The Manhan Rail Trail

06/11/2026

Are you a fan of the Manhan Rail Trail? Imagine it connecting to the 3.1 mile section of the Southampton Greenway, planned for construction in 2029.
You can help by volunteering with The Friends of Southampton Greenway on fundraising, trail events, social media, etc. Check out their website - southamptongreenway.org - for the latest news or subscribe to their newsletter.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce that the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton has been named one of the MassTrails10, a select group of multi-use trails in Massachusetts. Our trail will be highlighted by the Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation during the week of June 8th. The trails were chosen based on their opportunities for recreation, transportation, accessibility and community connection. We are so fortunate to have this very popular trail in our community!

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05/30/2026

The Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail have just posted etiquette signs at strategic locations along the trail. We hope everyone takes a minute to read them and take them to heart when using the trail. Our objective is to keep the trail safe and enjoyable for all!
A special thanks to David Jaffe for installing them all and everyone who helped with this project.

05/18/2026

We had a great turnout for the first ever Manhan Rail Trail Mayor's Ride today. We are grateful for everyone who came out to join us for this Bike Week event. Special thanks to Mayor Salem Derby for his time, and also to Tandem Bagel for providing some bagels. It was a beautiful day on our beautiful trail!

05/11/2026

Come celebrate Bike Week in Easthampton, Massachusetts by joining us for the Manhan Rail Trail Mayor’s Ride, Sunday, May 17. This easy, short ride will begin at 10:00 AM at Millside Park (behind the mills on Pleasant Street.) Snacks provided! Here's a short video, courtesy Thomas Draudt:

05/09/2026

A huge thank you to all our hardy volunteers who turned out this morning in the rain to spruce up Easthampton's Manhan Rail Trail near the mural. We had a great crew spreading mulch and doing general cleanup work. A special thanks to George Labrie of Better Pathways who brought his Bobcat to help fill the wheelbarrows.

05/09/2026

Yes the mulching work day at the mural garden bed is still on! Put on your rain gear and help!! Bring a wheelbarrow and rake if you have them. 8:30-9 am start time.

05/07/2026

Come join us Sunday, May 17 for a fun new event, the Manhan Rail Trail Mayor’s Ride, with Easthampton’s new mayor Salem Derby. This easy, short ride will begin at 10:00 AM at Millside Park (behind the mills on Pleasant Street.) Dust off that bike and take a ride along our scenic trail!

05/03/2026

Just a reminder that this Saturday, May 9th is our mulching day at the Manhan Rail Trail mural. PLEASE help us with this job! 9 a.m. meet on the bike path near Tandem Bagel - bring rakes, wheelbarrows, brooms, etc. If we get a good crowd it usually goes quickly!