Driftway Old Colony Rail Bed Trail / Scituate

Why to visit:

One of the most picturesque trails in Scituate is the smallest. The old rail trail can be found along the marsh in Scituate's Driftway area.

The Driftway area of Scituate includes some beautiful marsh views. Despite being located near a busy road, you'll feel like you were transported to a place far more remote. The AJ Memorial trail is another great option located just down the road. If you only have 15 minutes and just need some fresh air, this rail trail is perfect for you. 

Enjoy your time on this historically relevant town trail!

Trail Details:

The trail is just under 1/2 mile long and runs from the small parking lot into the marsh and North River. The environment is perfectly suited for families with little kids to stretch their legs or even strollers. Since this is a town trail, pets are also welcome provided they are on a leash.

It will be obviously when you've reached the end of the passable trail but you'll be able to see very clearly where the trail used to travel. At a low tide, it could be tempting to try and cross the marsh river but it is not advisable given deep marsh mud and the quick turnaround on the tide.