Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge have great biking trails

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park Trail

Northbridge to Uxbridge, MA

Trail Length: 3.5 miles

The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the Blackstone River Canal and Towpath from the River Bend Farm Visitors Center. Straddling the town line between Uxbridge and Northbridge is a 1000 acre natural area offering walking and hiking paths, canoe access, picnic areas and a broad expanse of the Blackstone River known as Rice City Pond, which is a great area for watching wildlife. Trail Activities: Biking, horseback riding, walking, cross country skiing.
Parking & Trail Access: Directions: Massachusetts Turnpike to exit 11; Route 122 south to North Uxbridge; set of lights; left onto East Hartford Avenue; follow signs. Trail Map

Rutland State Park

Route 122A Rutland, MA Phone: 508-886-6333

Rutland State Park is a 300-acre recreation area with developed facilities for fresh water swimming, picnicking, and boating. At Whitehall Pond, there is a swimming beach and adjacent picnic area. Uses includes paddling, fishing, hiking, hunting (with restrictions) mountain biking, cross country skiing, and walking.

Upton State Forest

205 Westboro Road Upton, MA Phone: 508-435-4303

This 2660-cre forest offers visitors a natural diversity of flora and fauna. The focal point of the forest is located at 205 Westboro Road in Upton, where visitor parking, the main trail head and park information is available. This is a carry-carry-out facility. While the forest is unstaffed, it is open to the public year-round at no charge. Trail users can enjoy hiking, casual walking, horse back riding, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Off Highway Vehicles (OHV’s) are prohibited.
Recreational opportunities: hiking, horseback riding trails, hunting (restrictions), mountain biking, skiing (cross-country), walking trails.