Trail Access

The Rail Trail is easily accessible from several points along its length.  In Andover there are three recommended locations for access to the trail.  Each of these locations provides parking and is situated away from vehicle traffic, therefore giving safe and quiet trail access. See Map.

The access points (plus WGS-84 GPS coordinates) are:
at the W. end of the trail at the Potter Place R.R. Station, Depot St. in Potter Place: N 43° 26' 10.1', W 071° 51' 19.1'
at approximately the trail middle at the Blackwater Park 0.5 miles S. of Routes. 4 & 11 on Lawrence St., Andover:     N 43° 26' 01.4', W 071° 49' 16.3'
at the East end at the Fire Station on Channel Road at Highland Lake in E. Andover (parking at the fire station is not permitted):    N 43° 27' 31.6', W 071° 44' 53.3'
at the intersection with Dyer's Crossing Road, East Andover:  N 43° 28' 18.3', W 071° 43' 28.5'
at the intersection of Chance Pond Road and Rte 11 in Franklin at Webster Lake

At the E. end of the trail The Highland Lake Inn serves as a welcome center for the Rail Trail.  Use of toilet facilities, parking, and trail information are free services provided by the center.  The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail greatly appreciates the cooperation and offer of this business to serve as a hospitality center.