East Side Trail

The East Side Trail is a green belt that extends from Cristoforo Columbo Park on Shrewsbury Street to Lake Quinsigamond. The trail covers 3.44 miles (one way) and is marked with blue blazes. It passes through Bell Pond, Green Hill Park, and Coal Mine Brook. Highlights along the way include an old stone quarry in Green Hill park and the dramatic Coal Mine Shaft.

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​For a complete trail guide see Places to Hike in Greater Worcester

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Quick Facts
Acreage: 26
Type: Conservation Restriction
Location: Plantation Street, Worcester
Established: 12/31/1998 (Coal Mine Brook), 5/2/2003 (Coal Mine Brook 2), 1/4/2007 (Dept. Mental Healt CR), 12/9/2013 (Worcester Hospital Farm CR)