Cheney Railroad history walk

Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will start our hike in the South End, heading north toward Center Springs Park. We will see the foot-bridge over Bigelow Brook. Some of the hike will be along roads, and some along the rail trail. About 3 miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Free. C. 1900 photo of the South End depot.