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Parking
Parking
In addition to various options in Mansfield center at the trail's north terminus, there are various free public parking lots along the length of the trail:
Either side of Fruit Street near the Mansfield Airport
At the Winthrop-Dahl Preserve off North Washington Street at the Mansfield-Norton town line
Cobb Street in Norton
The Johnson Woods Lot at one of the trail's intersections with North Washington Street
Briggs Street in Norton (unpaved and not wheelchair-accessible)
The Crane Station Lot at the south terminus
Please do not park on side streets to access the trail.
Trail Etiquette
Trail Etiquette
The WWII Veterans Memorial Trail is a multi-use trail supporting various modes of transportation. Please use care when interacting with other users and remember the yield triangle: cyclists yield to pedestrians, and everyone yields to equestrians.
Cyclists should slow and give as much room as possible when passing. Bells and verbal cues are encouraged when appropriate, as is dismounting in proximity to horses.
Amenities
Amenities
Trash cans, pet waste stations, benches and informational kiosks can be found throughout the trail.
If you notice a full trash can or pet waste station, please contact us and avoid adding to the overflow. Thank you!
Maps
Maps
Use the maps below to help plan your visit.
These maps link to popular web-based tools. If you like, they can generally be used with their corresponding smartphone app to guide or record your visit.
RideWithGPS is a web-based tool popular with cyclists. This map outlines the entirety of the rail trail. It also notes parking locations and access to various trailheads found along the route.
TrailForks is a web-based mapping tool poplar with hikers, cyclists, equestrians and more.
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