Saulnier Memorial Bike Trail

The trail is a 3.5-mile, city-owned, paved waterfront path. It is flat and well-marked, making it an easy and accessible option for walking, jogging, and skating. It is also ADA accessible.

You'll enjoy spectacular open-water views of Clarks Cove, outer New Bedford Harbor, and Buzzards Bay. The trail passes by East Beach and connects to the Harbor Walk, an elevated path atop the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier. Along the western route, you'll see views of the Dartmouth shoreline. The trail also links directly to Fort Taber Park, which offers additional paths and historical elements.

Yes, the route is part of "The Blue Lane," a network of pathways along the New Bedford waterfront. It also covers sections of the East Coast Greenway (MA complementary Cape Cod route) and the East Beach Path.

The trail is easily accessible, particularly through Fort Taber Park, which offers parking facilities. You can also find various access points along New Bedford's South End peninsula.

Yes, New Bedford's public transportation system, including MBTA bus routes, serves the South End area, providing access points close to the trail.

The trail offers fresh ocean air year-round. It's particularly good for birdwatching in winter for migrating ducks and geese, and in spring and summer for gulls and ospreys. Any season provides beautiful coastal views, but spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures for walking.

Yes, the trail is generally dog-friendly. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash and that you clean up after them to maintain the trail's cleanliness for all users.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access the Saulnier Memorial Bike Trail or Fort Taber Park. Both are publicly accessible.

Given its distance of approximately 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) and easy, flat terrain, most hikers can complete the entire trail in about 45-60 minutes, depending on their pace.

Absolutely. Its paved, flat, and ADA-accessible surface makes it ideal for families with children, strollers, and even those learning to bike or skate. The coastal views and connection to Fort Taber Park offer additional points of interest for all ages.

Yes, being located in New Bedford, there are various cafes, pubs, restaurants, and accommodation options available in the surrounding South End area and throughout the city, just a short distance from the trail.