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The Nashua River Rail Trail travels along a varied
landscape, offers numerous scenic overlooks, opportunities to see wildlife
and has several resting stops. The trail is particularly attractive during
fall foliage season. The Ayer trailhead offers access to commuter rail
service between Boston and Fitchburg.
Directions:
Parking areas for access to the trail are located in Ayer, Groton, and
Dunstable. Plans are underway for another parking lot in Pepperell Center.
Ayer Center parking lot (60 paved spaces)
Take Rte. 2 east or west to exit 38B, then follow Route 111 north to Ayer
Rotary. Go halfway around rotary to Rte. 2A. On Rte. 2A turn right after
Ayer Center, take first right on Groton Street to trail parking lot on the
right.
Groton Center parking (Court Street 10-15 spaces)
Take I-495 north or south to exit 31, then Rte. 119 west approximately
seven miles to Groton Center. Take left at Station Ave. to the on-street
parking area beside the trail.
Groton Sand Hill Road parking (10-15 gravel spaces)
Take I-495 north or south to exit 31, then Rte. 119 west approximately ten
miles. Take dog leg right on Nod Road and right on Sand Hill Road. Follow
Sand Hill Road to parking area on the right after crossing rail trail.
Dunstable state line parking (10 gravel spaces)
Take Rte. 3 to Exit 35, then Rte. 113 west beyond Dunstable Center. Take
right on Hollis Street to New Hampshire state line. Parking is on the
left.
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