The Carol Getchell Nature Trail was conceived in the mid-90s as a trail that follows the west bank of the Sudbury River. This nature trail is a single trail that runs north to south along the west side of the Sudbury River. It takes trail users through a hardpack trail, a boardwalk, and bridges to enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Some offshoots can be taken to link users up to the Edwards Church, the Stapleton School, and the Cameron School.

On the farthest south end of the trail, users can get onto Sudbury Landing to view the historic Danforth Bridge. Go to the far north end and one can cross the parking area at Little Farms Road to hook up with a trail that leads to the Weston Aqueduct. This aqueduct can be accessed to view the scenic Sudbury Oxbow, another one of Framingham’s conservation parcels. An excellent canoe launch site is also located at the end of Little Farms Road, off the parking lot, and is managed by the Public Access Board.