The Mass Central Rail Trail is envisioned as a non-motorized multi-use trail that will follow the entire length of the 104-mile right-of-way between Boston and Northampton, passing through 25 communities. There are currently 15 miles of a stone dust-surface trail completed through the towns of Sterling, West Boylston, Holden, Rutland, Oakham, New Braintree and Ware. Sixteen miles of completed and paved trail stretch from Amherst, Hadley and Northampton (the section of trail also known as the Norwottuck Rail Trail).