Beavers a threat to safety of Norwottuck Rail Trail

By Nick Grabbe
Staff Writer

Published on November 10, 2006

KEVIN GUTTING

Water held back by beaver activity along the north side of the Norwottuck Rail Trail has caused erosion of the old rail bed. The edge of the pavement here, about one-quarter mile west of Station Road in Amherst, is showing signs of collapsing.