Why not build the trail in existing state forest in Townsend?
Level rail trails are ideally suited for use by people who would not normally hike in the woods, such as the elderly, young children, families and bicyclists. Additionally, this rail trail would be unusual in that it would not just be useful for recreation. Sidewalks are found on only a small percentage of roads in Townsend, which precludes safe travel on many roads. The Townsend rail line, however, connects major areas of Townsend including Townsend Harbor and the town center. For many older children the trail would provide an alternative to being driven places or to riding a bicycle on Route 119. Townsends state lands do not offer this benefit.
