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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

Cochituate Rail Trail

3.3 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Commonwealth Greenway

5.5 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

Hanover Branch Rail Trail

3.4 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Mattapoisett Rail Trail

1.9 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Medfield Rail Trail

1.3 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Nantucket Multi-Use Paths

34.97 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Needham Rail Trail

1.7 mi

State: MA

Crushed Stone

Neponset River Greenway

8.2 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

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

Phenix-Harris Riverwalk

0.3 mi

State: RI

Dirt

Phoenix Bike Trail

4 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Accordion

Pine Tree Brook Path

2 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Dirt, Woodchips

Province Lands Bike Trail

7.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Quonset Point Bike Path

3.7 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

1.9 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Concrete

Shining Sea Bikeway

10.7 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Southwest Corridor Park (Pierre Lallement Bike Path)

4.1 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Ten Mile River Greenway

3 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Upper Charles Trail

13.9 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Upper Falls Greenway

1 mi

State: MA

Crushed Stone

Warren Bike Path

0.9 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Washington Secondary Bike Path

19.2 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Whitney Spur Rail Trail

1.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

William C. O'Neill Bike Path

7.2 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

World War II Veterans Memorial Trail/Norton Rail-Trail

6.6 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Arkwright Riverwalk

0.8 mi

State: RI

Dirt, Woodchips

Bridle Trail

3 mi

State: MA

Dirt, Sand

Burrillville Bike Path

1.2 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Deer Island Loop Trail

2.7 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

JAYCEE Arboretum & Senator Roch Riverwalk

1.3 mi

State: RI

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Martha's Vineyard Bike Trails

32.3 mi

State: MA

Asphalt

Southern New England Trunkline Trail

21.8 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Stillwater Scenic Walkway

1 mi

State: RI

Crushed Stone, Dirt

URI Bike Path

2 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Moosup Valley State Park Trail

5.8 mi

State: CT

Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

South Bay Harbor Trail

3.8 mi

State: MA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete

New Bedford Covewalk

1.04 mi

State: MA

Concrete

Newport Bike Path

2.5 mi

State: RI

Asphalt

Quarries Foot Path

1 mi

State: MA

Dirt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail 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 the...	MA	2.3 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Blackstone River Greenway 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 transportation of...	MA, RI	31.6 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt	99 reviews
	Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 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 off-road...	MA	13.9 mi	Asphalt	26 reviews
	Cape Cod Rail Trail 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 Rail Trail....	MA	27.5 mi	Asphalt	51 reviews
	Cochituate Rail Trail Closure Notice: The Cochituate Rail Trail is closed at Loker St. Bridge, which is scheduled for demolition. The Cochituate Rail Trail (CRT) is a multi-use trail that runs almost 4 miles between...	MA	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	14 reviews
	Commonwealth Greenway The Commonwealth Greenway, also frequently known as the Commonwealth Avenue Carriageway, runs for 5.5 miles through the Boston suburbs of Newton. The route follows the former Commonwealth Avenue...	MA	5.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	East Bay Bike Path (RI) 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 mouths of the...	RI	14.3 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	125 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
	Hanover Branch Rail Trail 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 referred to...	MA	3.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	14 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
	Medfield Rail Trail Built along the former Bay Colony Railroad line, the Medfield Rail Trail stretches between Ice House Road in the Town of Medfield to the town's border with Dover. Running primarily through woods, the...	MA	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	2 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	1 reviews
	Needham Rail Trail The Needham Rail Trail coveres 1.7 miles across tracks onced used by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. The trail is part of a trail system called the Bay Colony Rail Trail. About the...	MA	1.7 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
	Neponset River Greenway The Neponset River Greenway is a south Boston jewel, utilizing the best in design and construction standards as it winds through the Neponset River valley, offering a low-stress, high-quality...	MA	8.2 mi	Asphalt	16 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 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 is suitable...	MA	8 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
	Phenix-Harris Riverwalk The Phenix-Harris Riverwalk, a short trail built on a former rail bed purchased from Penn Central Railroad, connects West Warwick and Coventry, two towns on the outskirts of Providence. The dirt...	RI	0.3 mi	Dirt	3 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	14 reviews

Accordion

Pine Tree Brook Path The Pine Tree Brook Trail travels alongside the brook in Milton, Massachusetts. The path travels through woods and residential neighborhoods for a distance of about 1.8 miles, and it connects to the...	MA	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Woodchips	3 reviews
Province Lands Bike Trail 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 hills, sharp...	MA	7.6 mi	Asphalt	14 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 3.7-mile paved pathway is ideal for...	RI	3.7 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway may not be very long, but it's jam-packed with attractions. Along this 1.5 mile contemporary public park, you can access amazing organically-maintained gardens, be wowed...	MA	1.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
Shining Sea Bikeway 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 named after the...	MA	10.7 mi	Asphalt	65 reviews
Southwest Corridor Park (Pierre Lallement Bike Path) The Southwest Corridor Park (Pierre Lallement Bike Path) knits together neighborhoods in southern Boston from the Back Bay to Jamaica Plain. Popular as a route for commuters as well as casual walkers,...	MA	4.1 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
Ten Mile River Greenway 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 southern end...	RI	3 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
Upper Charles Trail Shaped like a checkmark, the Upper Charles Trail links Milford, Holliston and Sherborn—towns in Massachusetts’s bucolic MetroWest suburbs. Ornamented by an eight-arch stone bridge and a historic...	MA	13.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	40 reviews
Upper Falls Greenway The Upper Falls Greenway is a short rail-trail that cuts through the charming village of Newton Upper Falls in Newton, Massachusetts. The trail is part of the trail Bay Colony Rail Trail system. This...	MA	1 mi	Crushed Stone	1 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
Washington Secondary Bike Path The Washington Secondary Bike Path offers just over 19 miles of paved trail from Cranston (Providence’s southwestern neighbor) to Coventry. About the Route The rail-trail, Rhode Island’s...	RI	19.2 mi	Asphalt	56 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
William C. O'Neill Bike Path Imagine a wealthy 19th-century textile mill owner building an 8-mile railroad to get coal to his plant or products to market, and then adding accommodations to carry vacationers to beach resorts or...	RI	7.2 mi	Asphalt	32 reviews
World War II Veterans Memorial Trail/Norton Rail-Trail 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 Veterans Memorial...	MA	6.6 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Arkwright Riverwalk The Arkwright Riverwalk, founded on a former rail bed purchased from Penn Central Railroad, is located in Coventry, a rural central Rhode Island town that was built around textile mills. The one-mile...	RI	0.8 mi	Dirt, Woodchips	3 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
Burrillville Bike Path Burrillville Bike Path runs for just over a mile through its namesake rural community in northwest Rhode Island. It connects the villages of Pascoag and Harrisville through a corridor that once...	RI	1.2 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Deer Island Loop Trail The Deer Island Loop Trail runs in a complete loop around Deer Island. The trail is paved, flat, and 2.7 miles long. About the Route Although the center of Deer Island is occupied by a water...	MA	2.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
JAYCEE Arboretum & Senator Roch Riverwalk Riverpoint Park sits nestled into a bend of the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The park accommodates the 400-ft arboretum which leads to 1.3-mile riverside path known as the Senator...	RI	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	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	3 reviews
Southern New England Trunkline Trail The Southern New England Trunk Line Trail (aka the "SNETT") was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1994. It is built upon a segment of the former right-of-way of the New Haven Railroad's...	MA	21.8 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone	67 reviews
Stillwater Scenic Walkway The Stillwater Scenic Walkway is a short trail that follows an old railroad bed between Capron Road and State Route 104 (Farnum Pike) south of Smithfield. The trail passes through a wooded area along...	RI	1 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	5 reviews
URI Bike Path The URI (University of Rhode Island) Bike Path provides a safe conduit for students, faculty and staff to commute to and from school via the William C. O'Neill Bike Path. The asphalt, two-lane path...	RI	2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Moosup Valley State Park Trail This 5.8-mile trail runs between Moosup and the Rhode Island/Connecticut border. Wide and flat, this rail-trail is suitable for riders of all levels. The surface is a mix of paved asphalt and granular...	CT	5.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel	35 reviews
South Bay Harbor Trail The South Bay Harbor Trail connects several Boston neighborhoods—Lower Roxbury, the South End, Chinatown, and Fort Point Channel—to the Boston Harbor. The trail spans nearly 4 miles from Ruggles...	MA	3.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete	2 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
Newport Bike Path The Newport Bike Path, sometimes called the First Mile Bikeway is a 2.5-mile path that runs through Newport, Rhode Island. About the Route The trail leaves in the south right near Newport's main...	RI	2.5 mi	Asphalt	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

Washington Secondary Bike Path

Washington Secondary (MidPoint West Warwick (West) and Back

May, 2026 by gregory3571

Trail was asphalt and exceptionally well maintained. At intersections, drivers in cars were most courteous I'd ever seen. Cars stopped to let bikers across; sometimes even when light was green. Heading West is a slight uphill, which makes return trip exceptionally easy. My daughter and I enjoyed many bridge crossing. Stopping at one bridge we encountered a resident feeding turtles off the bridge; carp on the Pawtuxet river took some meant for turtles. There were many nice graphics at stops explaining Coventry and other industrial towns along the way. Many beautiful old brick mill building were seen also. We passed three ice cream places, General store, and a tavern. Ride was quite beautiful and treed.

East Bay Bike Path (RI)

Recent upgrades transform this trail

May, 2026 by andrix

My wife and I ride (e-bikes) this once a year or so. Today (Monday mid-May) was the first we experienced some new bridges eliminating previously awkward and annoying sections. The trail is paved and has wildlife, the bay, a troll sculpture, several bike shops and some eateries along the way. It has always been a go to for us but even more so now. We also did an extra 6 road (rt) miles to check out Roger Williams University. A gem of a trail.

Martha's Vineyard Bike Trails

Martha Vineyard Forest Bike Path.

May, 2026 by jnich8888

We took our bikes over to Marthas Vineyard on the Steamship Authority ferry out of Woods Hole on May 5, 2026. We had parked for free 3.5 miles up the on the Shining Sea Bike path in Falmouth. We landed in Vineyard Haven at 11:30am and made our way from the ferry to the Forest Bike loop. It was 3 miles from Ferry to the path. We walked our bikes for the first half mile to get out of the downtown traffic as the sidewalks were quite narrow. Once we got rolling it took us about half hour to get to the start. Once on the path it was quite easy to follow the loop. We went past the airport and many fields and secluded homes. We brought our own food and water, but there was a convenience store at the airport on the first stretch on Barnes road. It was about 63 degrees out with stiff winds of 20+ miles per hour that the trees helped to minimize. The path was good in most places with some cracks in the asphalt that we tried to navigate around. Some rolling hills along the way, which we walked up a couple to avoid over doing our knees. It was a beautiful Tuesday afternoon and we only saw one other bike and 3 people walking in our 10 mile loop. The ride back to the ferry was far easier than the ride out as it was mostly downhill. I rated the ride a 4 of 5 only because it was a bit difficult to get from the ferry to the bike path, other than that it was a great paved trail.

Accordion

World War II Veterans Memorial Trail/Norton Rail-Trail

great for inline skating

April, 2026 by rsamary121

Came here for my first skating trail as a beginner it was great! Lots of sticks around so beware of your step but other than that will be coming here a lot more! Loved it

Hanover Branch Rail Trail

Easy parking at Circuit Street.

April, 2026 by nadineklink

Park at Circuit Street for very easy access to historic sites. There are many interesting things to see at this end including the 1829 West Hanover Cemetery and beautiful water features at this end. Recommended.

Washington Secondary Bike Path

Not a bad ride

October, 2025 by trainman1957

This trail needs open parking spaces! Most of the parking spots are blocked off!

East Bay Bike Path (RI)

Where is the bathroom if starting from Providence RI ?

October, 2025 by ningji

don't see bathroom in the parking lot

Deer Island Loop Trail

Neat little trail.

October, 2025 by chrismwy984

Nice short trail with beautiful views and an interesting history. If you’re biking, keep your mouth closed or you might ingest a fly in some spots.

Nantucket Multi-Use Paths

Fragmented Trail

October, 2025 by jeff.steele

If you notice the RTT Map you will notice the island bike path is badly fragmented. A Bike Path ends & no signage to show where it picks up again. It will spit you out on a busy highway making it a nerve racking ride not knowing how long you will be in the middle of the busy highway. Be safe!

Washington Secondary Bike Path

No e-bikes allowed

October, 2025 by dwxchcmrzk

This is a multi use bike trail for everyone to enjoy.

Upper Charles Trail

lots of street crossings

September, 2025 by chleary11

This is a good trail, but if you start in Milford and do the entire checkmark there are a lot of street crossings. The pretty parts of the trail are nice and shady and wooded, but there is a fair amount of commercial areas that you have to get through. It’s nice and flat and there are lots of parking areas along the way. My gps did not take me to a parking lot but when I put the trail into AllTrails I got accurate directions.

Province Lands Bike Trail

perfect!

September, 2025 by chleary11

Did this in August. The trails are well kept, a bit challenging but the views are incredible! You can ride right into ptown and avoid parking hassles and expense.

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