Massachusetts is home to plenty of relics of history, but some of them are in museums or end up being crowded by visitors. This 1872 railroad bridge is surrounded by Bay State nature in the Russell Bird Sanctuary in Westford. At just over 2-miles long, this short and sweet bridge trail takes you over a historic railroad bridge, and then leads you to some of the best nature views in Westford. If you’re looking for a beautiful and simple trail with a little bit of history, the Stone Arch Bridge Trail is for you.
Welcome to the Stone Arch Bridge Trail!
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This beautiful nature hike is located in the Russell Bird Sanctuary in Westford. This land is preserved and protected by the Westford Conservation Trust.
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Though this hike is only 2.2-miles long, it’s full of breathtaking views and quite a bit of history. The trail will lead you over Stone Arch Bridge, a historic railroad bridge that dates all the way back to 1872.
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This loop trail will take you through this nature sanctuary that’s home to tons of wildlife, ponds, grasslands, and so much more.
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For the best views of Stone Arch Bridge, continue along the trail and look back over the brook.
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The best part about this railroad bridge hike is that it’s beautiful all year long. Many Bay Staters love to visit this area in the fall and winter, as the ducks begin to migrate and the scenery is unforgettable.
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At the end of the loop, you’ll find Stony Brook, where you can choose to continue on to explore even more Westford nature.
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For a slice of history within a slice of nature all year long, you’ll want to take the Stone Arch Bridge Trail to hike over a historic railroad bridge with incredible views.
Westford Conservation Trust / Facebook For more information on Stone Arch Bridge Trail, you can visit the Westford Conservation Trust website right here.
Have you ever taken the Stone Arch Bridge Trail in Westford? What was it like? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
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For more information on Stone Arch Bridge Trail, you can visit the Westford Conservation Trust website right here.
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