The Lawrence Street parking lot for the trail, is next to the Lowell Cemetery. There are about 6-7 parking spaces, so if full, I would suggest you park in the cemetery and take the short walk to the trail. From the above bridge on Lawrence St. I took the photo below showing Centennial Island and the split of the Concord River.
I'm showing a summer photo with a December one because the winter is often the best time to take pictures because you see more, although not as pretty.
Wamesit Falls Overlook.
The back of Waterhead Apartments, former home of the West End Gym.
As I crossed the new bridge below, I took a photo of the rapids.
When you come off the bridge on the walk, you will be at the far end of this parking lot for residents and visitors. You are also able to park here to start the trail to Lawrence Street or Rogers Street. You enter here from Lawrence Street, and will go over a car bridge.
From, the bridge, on the opposite side, I noticed a trail, and walked a short bit, it was time for me to leave after I took this picture.
I came back another day to walk this porton. The rapids were wild.
Nice looking trail, I thought.
I ran into a couple of people.
The trail takes you behind the Centennial Island Apartments.
I bet this will be lovely in the spring.
The jogger was enjoying the trail. The bridge ahead is on Rogers Street. I didn't go all the way, because of frozen hands.
Views from the Rogers Street bridge of the Concord River and trail.
A man with a dog who was interested in me.
Note: I would love to learn the original names of the two mills and what they made. Anybody know?
Nice youtube video showing part of the trail and where the two new bridges would be installed. It was made last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH7ltnOER8Q
The Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust has an informative website, it was very useful in learning about this project. The map above and the video both came from this site. HTTPS://LOWELLLANDTRUST.ORG/CONCORD-RIVER-GREENWAY-2/
