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Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access

Park · Groton, Massachusetts

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 20 ft³/s over 76 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01096000, as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 20 ft³/s over 76 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
21 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 20 ft³/s over 76 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SQUANNACOOK RIVER NEAR WEST GROTON, MA (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access

H: 84° L: 62°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
76°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
43%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
5.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Light drizzle
66°
3 AM
Light drizzle
65°
6 AM
Light rain
64°
9 AM
Patchy light rain
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
6 PM
Overcast
71°
9 PM
Cloudy
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access?
Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access is a park in Groton, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access rated?
Nashua River Rail Trail - Smith St. Access in Groton, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 20 reviews.

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198 Smith St, Groton, MA 01450

Groton, Massachusetts 01450

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