Mattapoisett Rail Trail

Where is the Bike Path?

The bike path is parallel to Route 6 on the South side.  Numerous small roads intersect it:  Mattapoisett Neck Road, Brandt Island Road, (In Fairhaven: Shaw Road,Gillette Road, Hamlet Street, Weeden Street, Arsene Street)

The best public parking close to the path is at the Fairhaven Recreation Center.  Parking in Mattapoisett is available 1/2 mile south of the path on Mattapoisett Neck Road at the Old Town Landing.  A small amount of parking at the intersection of Old Brandt Island Road and Brandt Island Road exists for parents with small chilren and disabled or infirm people.

Ride From The Village

• Start on Main Street

• Cross Route 6 at the traffic light

• Go left on Acushnet Rd. 

• Go left at Park St/ Acushnet Rd Intersection.

• Turn Left on River Road

• Cross Rte 6 at Mattapoisett Chowderhouse

• Follow Mattapoisett Neck Rd to the Bike Path.

From North Street, south of 195,

Take Park Street and join the Route above at Acushnet Rd.

From North Street, north of 195, 

Take Crystal Spring Ave., join the above route at River Rd .