Even seasonal cool weather gave no signs of snow or winter thoughts. We did ride the Upper Charles Trail from Central St in Holliston (aka aforementioned Mudville) on the leaf covered new stone dust and leaf covered rolling dirt sections, then on to the Rt. 109 crossing and switched to Rt 16 up to the donut shop and north back on the trail to the Louisa Lake dam.
n our way back we did follow the trail south across Rt. 16 to the Senior Center parking lot and the old depot where the active but unused freight tracks combine with the
Grafton and Upton RR from the north and go south all the way to Forge Park in Franklin.
Why is there not a noisy plan to add commuter service on the CSX freight rail between Milford and Franklin and on to Boston?
We admired the Depot building then got expert and precise urban archeology insight from a member of the Milford Highway Department and hoped on the new trail connection on Mt. Pleasant St and rode north to the Rt. 109 crossing. When I say new, I mean new.
We walked around the asphalt top coat as it was being meticulously laid down and rolled by a friendly crew that clearly take pride in their work. We rode back to our start and celebrated with fresh hot Massachusetts apple cider. 15 miles. What a pleasant day.