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Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail

2.3 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Blackstone River Greenway

31.6 mi

State: MA, RI

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Cape Cod Canal Bikeway

13.9 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Cape Cod Rail Trail

27.5 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

East Bay Bike Path (RI)

14.3 mi

State: RI

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway

6.8 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Mattapoisett Rail Trail

1.9 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

New Bedford Harborwalk

1.2 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Norwell Pathway

3.1 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Old Colony Nature Pathway

1.6 mi

State: MA

Dirt, Sand

Old Colony Rail Trail

8 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Phoenix Bike Trail

4 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Province Lands Bike Trail

7.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Quonset Point Bike Path

2.5 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Shining Sea Bikeway

10.7 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Ten Mile River Greenway

3 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Warren Bike Path

0.9 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Whitney Spur Rail Trail

1.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

World War II Veterans Memorial Trail/Norton Rail-Trail

6.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Bridle Trail

3 mi

State: MA

Dirt, Sand

Accordion

Hanover Branch Rail Trail

3.4 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Head of the Meadow Trail

2 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Martha's Vineyard Bike Trails

32.3 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Nauset Trail

1.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Goose Pond Path

0.1 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Nantucket Multi-Use Paths

34.97 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

New Bedford Covewalk

1.04 mi

State: MA

Concrete

Quarries Foot Path

1 mi

State: MA

Dirt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail Overview The Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail, formerly just the Quequechan River Rail Trail, travels along the northern shore of scenic South Watuppa Pond in Falls River, MA. About...	MA	2.3 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Blackstone River Greenway Overview Throughout history, the Blackstone River has been an important waterway, from its use by American Indians who fished its once-abundant salmon to its role as a major artery for the...	MA, RI	31.6 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt	98 reviews
	Cape Cod Canal Bikeway Overview What began as dirt roads on either side of the canal, the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway now boasts paved service roads running for 13.9 miles through Barnstable County. Although there is no easy...	MA	13.9 mi	Asphalt	26 reviews
	Cape Cod Rail Trail Overview Cape Cod’s briny seaports, sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and diverse landscape of salt marshes, pine forests, and cranberry bogs can all be experienced from the 27.5-mile Cape Cod...	MA	27.5 mi	Asphalt	51 reviews
	East Bay Bike Path (RI) Overview Offering spectacular maritime views and an abundance of coastal wildlife, the East Bay Bike Path is a 14.3-mile trail that connects historic New England waterfronts along several river...	RI	14.3 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	116 reviews
	Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway The Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway provides a valuable crosstown connector of nearly 7 miles from downtown Providence to the city’s western neighborhoods and the nearby town of Johnston....	RI	6.8 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Mattapoisett Rail Trail The Mattapoisett Rail Trail, when completed, aims to connect the towns of Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and Marion through 23 miles of connected bikeways. Section 1 of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail stretches...	MA	1.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	4 reviews
	New Bedford Harborwalk The New Bedford Hurricane Barrier was built to protect New Bedford and nearby villages from storm surge during hurricanes, but also ended up cutting off residents from the water that lay just beyond...	MA	1.2 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Norwell Pathway Norwell is a suburb about 30 minutes drive south of Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to the Norwell Pathway, a 3.1-mile non-motorized trail that was constructed to give residents an alternative way...	MA	3.1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	5 reviews
	Old Colony Nature Pathway The Old Colony Nature Pathway is a short trail open on a former Old Colony Railroad corridor in Provincetown, a picturesque vacation destination at the tip of Cape Cod. While a longer portion of the...	MA	1.6 mi	Dirt, Sand	1 reviews
	Old Colony Rail Trail Overview The Old Colony Rail Trail, named after the railroad line that operated in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, offers a serene journey through quiet Cape Cod beach towns. At 8 miles, the trail...	MA	8 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
	Phoenix Bike Trail The Phoenix Bike Trail cruises through a mixture of surroundings on its relatively short 4-mile journey from the heart of the historical Fairhaven seaport to woodlands and farms on the outskirts of...	MA	4 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
	Province Lands Bike Trail Overview Constructed in 1967, the Province Lands Bike Trail is the first bike trail ever built by the National Park Service. The trail, located at the northern tip of Cape Cod, features steep...	MA	7.6 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
	Quonset Point Bike Path Beginning from Calf Pasture Point Beach, the Quonset Point Bike Path offers a short-but-sweet path across North Kingstown on Rhode Island's eastern coastline. The 2.5-mile paved pathway is ideal for...	RI	2.5 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Shining Sea Bikeway Overview The 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway—the only bikeway on Cape Cod to feature a seaside section—boasts beautiful vistas of marshes, rivers, and the sea. It’s no wonder that the bikeway was...	MA	10.7 mi	Asphalt	64 reviews
	Ten Mile River Greenway Overview Ten Mile River Greenway, named for the waterway it parallels and not its length, runs 3 miles through a serene and green corridor connecting the City of East Providence and Pawtucket. The...	RI	3 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
	Warren Bike Path The pleasantly tree-lined Warren Bike Path, built along the former Warren-Fall River Railroad, runs just under a mile from Long Road west to the Kickemuit River. The trail ends in an 18-acre park...	RI	0.9 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Whitney Spur Rail Trail The Whitney Spur Rail Trail runs from just north of the MBTA’s Cohasset Station through dense woodlands to the edge of Wompatuck State Park. The corridor was originally a spur off the Old Colony...	MA	1.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	5 reviews
	World War II Veterans Memorial Trail/Norton Rail-Trail Overview This paved 6.6-mile trail links the edge of Mansfield’s downtown past the city’s municipal airport and through the town of Norton. In Mansfield, the trail is called the World War II...	MA	6.6 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Bridle Trail Marshfield's Bridle Trail follows a former railroad bed through a tree-lined corridor. It begins at the town's Dandelion Park and heads north. Its compacted dirt surface is best suited for walking,...	MA	3 mi	Dirt, Sand	3 reviews

Accordion

Hanover Branch Rail Trail Overview In the southeastern outskirts of Boston, the 3.4-mile Hanover Branch Rail Trail connects the communities of Abington and Rockland. Locally, the trail’s east and west halves are sometimes...	MA	3.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	12 reviews
Head of the Meadow Trail The Head of the Meadow Trail offers a pleasant winding route through woodlands and marshlands tantalizingly close to the Atlantic Ocean in Truro. In fact, direct access to two of the Cape Cod National...	MA	2 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Martha's Vineyard Bike Trails Martha's Vineyard, an island located only 7 miles of the coast of Massachusetts, is a paradise of beaches, "gingerbread" house architecture, and abundant natural beauty. Six small towns make up this...	MA	32.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Nauset Trail The Nauset Trail offers a winding route through dense Cape Cod woodlands, providing a pleasant respite from the oft-crowded seashore and tourist hubs. The trail is entirely paved, with the notable...	MA	1.6 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Goose Pond Path The Goose Pond Path, also known as the In-Town Bike Path, offers a short paved route on the charming island of Nantucket, which lies south of Cape Cod. The trail overlooks The Creeks area of Nantucket...	MA	0.1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Nantucket Multi-Use Paths Nantucket, while only 14 miles wide, boasts 83 miles of coastline, 10 pristine beaches, and abundant natural beauty. Across its variety of its sandplain grasslands, heathlands and forests, the island...	MA	34.97 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
New Bedford Covewalk The New Bedford Covewalk, like the HarborWalk further east, sits atop the hurricane barrier built to protect New Bedford residents from storm surges during extreme weather. Even when it's nice out...	MA	1.04 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Quarries Foot Path The Quarries Foot Path offers a wooded 1-mile hiking route in western Quincy, about 10 miles south of Boston. Begin your adventure on the south side of Ricciuti Drive, which borders Quincy Quarries...	MA	1 mi	Dirt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Blackstone River Greenway

Stanley Woolen Mill in Uxbridge going North to Church Street

May, 2025 by andrix

This is described as a 3.5 mile section but we only went about half way to the dam from the Stanley Mill. It is passable on bikes but has roots and larger stones along the stone path. It's really more a walking trail. The farm mentioned in the description was an interesting side visit and had very nice bath & water facilities. However, for a great biking experience the 10 mile section starting at Woonsocket is paved and a far more pleasant ride.

Shining Sea Bikeway

Trail open

May, 2025 by billc2559

The trail has reopened. Rode last week.

Old Colony Rail Trail

A Cape Cod Gem!

March, 2025 by bikingchatham

Overview The Old Colony Rail Trail is named after the railroad line that operated in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. At 8 miles, the trail offers a serene journey through quiet Cape Cod beach towns. The trail is suitable for a short ride out and back, or a longer journey when combined with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. About the Route The eastern point of the trail starts at Depot Road, in the center of Chatham, across from the fire station and adjacent to Veterans Field, home of the Chatham Anglers baseball team of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Here you will find ample parking in the elementary school lot across the street, a large playground, and rest rooms just a short walk down the hill at the Chatham Community Center. The route, in general, is flat, family-friendly, and easily managed. The first 1.5 miles of the trail is mostly on quiet quaint streets with slight vehicular activity. The reminder of the trail is on an off-road dedicated child-safe bike path. Inexperienced cyclists should face few difficulties. Should you wish to bi-pass the first 1.2 miles share-the-road portion of the trail, you can park at the Chatham Airport on George Ryder Road or the parking lot at the corner of Meetinghouse Road (Route 137) and Main Street (Route 28). If you start at Depot Road, begin by proceeding down Hitching Post Road for 0.2 mile, then turn left onto Tip Cart Drive. At the bottom of the hill, cross over Crowell Road to join the first segment of the off-road trail. The trail passes tennis and pickle ball courts, basketball court and parking lot through a short wooded area emerging to cross Stepping Stones Road. At the bottom of Stepping Stones Road continue straight across the intersection and onto Wilfred Road. This on -street portion of the trail is only 0.6 mile and Wildred Road is a quiet neighborhood street with scarcely any vehicle traffic. The off-street trail continues at the end of Wilfred Road. Here the trail begins its loop around the Chatham Airport before pausing at George Ryder Road where signage directs you to turn right to continue on the Old Colony Rail Trail or left for the short ride to West Chatham. This section of the Old Colony Rail Trail offers a unique view of this small airport used primarily for personal small aircraft. Lunch can be obtained at the airport restaurant or a short ride to West Chatham and rest rooms and water bottle fill are available at the police station located across from the airport hanger on George Ryder Road. After crossing George Ryder Road, and passing a rest area with picnic table, the remaining 5.4 miles of the trail remain off-road. While there are several cross streets along the way, the trail, in general, is peaceful, enjoyable and extremely well maintained. Here you can enjoy the solitude of nature, for the next few miles, interrupted only by other trail users. You will pass a granite post border marker announcing your entry into the town of Harwich from Chatham. Approximately three (3) miles from George Ryder Road is a half-round-about and then crossing over Route 39. While this can be a busy crossing, warning signs alert drivers to slow down and visibility for both trail users and drivers is good. Once crossed, the trail continues past Brooks Park in Harwich Center where there are restrooms and water bottle fill available (in season). Approximately 1.2 miles from this point, the trail reaches its western end at the next roundabout where it connects with the Cape Cod Rail Trail from the north and west.

Accordion

East Bay Bike Path (RI)

easily makes the top 4 bike trails in the state.

November, 2024 by walkinator007

This path passes through a state park, is shaded, there's quite a decent hill climb and windy section on the north end, but the rest of it is easy.

Blackstone River Greenway

Wonderful trail

November, 2024 by walkinator007

This is my favorite trail in the state, very scenic along the river. best part is from woonsocket to lincoln. Some parts of this trail through the city are poorly marked and you need to share the road with cars.

Shining Sea Bikeway

Trail is partially closed

October, 2024 by janellhome

I love this trail, but right now part of it is closed for utilities repair. It will not be open until March 2025. You can still go for a ride, but you will have to take a detour on the street.

Shining Sea Bikeway

so much fun!!!

October, 2024 by jsosnik

And on the beach, a million horseshoe crabs…

Shining Sea Bikeway

Nice...some bumpy sections to watch for

September, 2024 by ccarlsonnh

Enjoyed my ride on this trail. One sees the "shining sea" for maybe a mile and a half or so the rest being village, woods, and wetland views. There are some pretty big bumps in some areas due to tree roots. One in particular nearly bounced me off and they are not marked well. So, keep hands tight on handlebars and pay attention. Sandwich shop/bakery in Woods Hole is awesome!

Shining Sea Bikeway

excellent trail for bike!

September, 2024 by bjlord

I would want to return due to the diversity of trail. From sea to shining sea, says it all.

Cape Cod Rail Trail

nicely paved

September, 2024 by daniellefort

Not as scenic as I was hoping for but still a nice ride through the trees. Nice to be on a paved trail too. Many options to pull off the trail for a bite to eat.