Cheney Railroad history walk

Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the main rail line in the North End with the Cheney silk mills in the South 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 North End, heading south toward Center Springs Park. We will see the foot-bridge over Bigelow Brook. About 3 miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Free.