The One Where We Go on the Rail Trail

For those of you who know where Danvers is, score one for the Rail Trail.

Brief History - it took some time, but the rail trail was developed a couple of years back on old railway tracks that used to cross through Danvers and many other North Shore communities. While it may have taken a long time to make, it took us even longer to walk on it. I can count the dozens of times we have seen people walking, jogging, or biking on the trail and said "We've got to try it."

Well, we did...and it is quite a trail. Earlier this week (or last week actually) we took a hike on the trail. It was great. We only went down a small portion of it, during a cool winter's day. But we had a blast. It truly is a peaceful and serene walking experience.

Although it is a great path to walk, what was most interesting is "seeing" what you don't typically see - a bakery that dots it, an old wall, a stream. Things you never knew existed - and wouldn't have - came alive. It made me think even more about the town we live in.

So, if you haven't had a chance to try it, the North Shore Rail Trail is truly a good take!