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The Neponset River forms Boston's southern border with Quincy and Milton.
In addition to the mills left from its history as an industrial center, many scenic vistas remain.
The Massachusetts Department of
Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
MassParks
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Recent Events along the TrailSunday, September 25, 2022: Bike Ride North from the Neponset TrailJoin the Neponset River Greenway Council at 1:00 pm for a bike ride along the future Neponset Trail north from its current end at Tenean Beach in Dorchester. We'll be riding north off-road as much as possible, coming back on busier streets on bike lanes as much as possible. Total distance will be about 15 miles.
Saturday, March 26, 2022, 10:00 am:
Spring Neponset Trail Bike Ride
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Sign up at EventBrite. We will walk west to Mattapan Square over the scenic Harvest River and Canopy Bridges and back for a total distance of 2.7 miles. If you'd like a shorter walk, you can return on the trolley from the Mattapan or Capen Street stations. Wear a mask because the Omicron variant of SArS-Cov2 is more contagious than previous versions of the virus and because on the trail we might be walking close together, though we'll try to stay six feet apart. We'll walk rain or shine! This picturesque section of the trail has won local and national awards for landscape architecture and planning, and is a great place to see local wildlife like turkeys and deer. Got questions about the trail? Come and talk with us about your ideas for improvements, and learn about the projects in the works to extend the trail and connect to a regional network of green spaces!
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 7:00pm: Public Hearing Notice Neponset River Greenway Construction (Proj No. 608943)
Wednesday, May 26, 2021:
MassTrails Team Announces Shared-Use Trail Study Results
Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:00 am: Summer Neponset Trail Ride
Saturday, July 24, 2021: Mattapan on Wheels
First Weekend of Summer Neponset Trail Ride (Postponed until 2021)Our Spring ride has been postponed to early Summer 2021.Join us at Castle Island in South Boston at 10:00 am to bike along Boston Harbor and the Neponset River on existing and future portions of the Neponset Trail from Castle Island to Paul's Bridge and back. We'll discuss the history of the trail and enjoy its beautiful bridges as we bike on moderate terrain with very little climbing for a distance of around 27 miles. A helmet is required, and you should dress warmly. Heavy rain will postpone the ride for a week. February 29, 2020: Leap Day Walk starting at Paul's BridgeHere are some photos from the walkJoin the Neponset River Greenway Council at Paul's Bridge at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 29 for a winter walk along the river on Leap Day! The NRGC organizes and promotes events along the trail and advocates for maintenance and expansion of the trail. We will explore the southern end of the Neponset River Greenway trail and options for future connections to the Blue Hills via the Burma Road trail in Fowl Meadow and the future Blue Hill Avenue bikeway. Talking points along the way will include a bit of history, nature and talk about upcoming activities along the Greenway. This walk is free and is open to the public. Wear sturdy footwear and expect to hike some flat but possibly muddy trails. The walk will be cancelled if there is heavy rain or snow deeper than three inches.
February 24, 2020: EPA Superfund Public Informational MeetingHere is the EPA's handout. Here is the EPA's presentation. Read about the meeting at NepRWA's web site.On Monday, February 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Mildred Avenue Middle School Auditorium 5 Mildred Avenue in Mattapan, The public is encouraged to attend a public informational session about the Superfund status of the Lower Neponset River. The Lower Neponset River site is currently identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the 3.7-mile stretch of the Neponset River from the point where it merges with Mother Brook, a branch of the Neponset River located upstream of Dana Avenue, Hyde Park, Massachusetts (MA), extending downstream to the Walter Baker Dam located upstream of Adams Street, Dorchester/Milton, MA. Based on preliminary studies, this portion of the river contains sediment contaminated with elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Maintained by Neponset River Greenway Council President
Jessica Mink
(email)
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