The Mass Central Rail Trail offers many sections of trails throughout central Massachusetts. Many of these are great for walking, running, walking your dog, going for a stroll with baby in tow, and cross-country skiing.
Read MoreDecember 31, 2011
Dog-Friendly, Easy, MA, Medium - Encounter Several People, Paved, Rail Trail, Stroller-Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
Length: About 3 Miles Type of Trail: Pavement Difficulty: Easy Stroller Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes This paved path is another find in the Gardner, MA area. There isn’t a lot of information available out on the web about this trail, but we’ve been to it many times. It runs parellel to Route 140, […]
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Dog-Friendly, Easy, Low - An Occasional Encounter, MA, Paved, Stroller-Friendly, Water
Length: 1 Mile Type of Trail: Pavement Difficulty: Easy Stroller Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes This 1 mile stretch of paved trail hugs the shoreline of Crystal Lake, in Gardner MA. This trail is part of a larger trail network in the area, offering miles of paved path for walking, biking and more. […]
Read MoreDecember 30, 2011
Dog-Friendly, Easy, Loop Trail, Low - An Occasional Encounter, MA, Paved, Stroller-Friendly, Water, Wheelchair Accessible
Length: About 1 mile Type of Trail: Pavement Difficulty: Easy Stroller Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes Though not technically a trail, the Lake Dennison camping area offers some excellent walking trails. The park is open year round and is often empty, making a peaceful outing. The paved side roads weave around individual […]
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Bridge(s), Dog-Friendly, Easy, High - Encounter Many People, MA, Panorama, Paved, Rail Trail, Stroller-Friendly, Water, Wheelchair Accessible
Length: 11 Miles Type of Trail: Pavement Difficulty: Easy Stroller Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes The Norwottuck Rail Trail offers a long stretch of opportunity for walking, biking, roller blading. The bikeway runs parallel to route 9, which is a busy road connecting Northampton to Amherst. Some of the sound from the road is blocked […]
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January 1, 2012
Dirt/Gravel, Easy, Low - An Occasional Encounter, MA, Paved, Rail Trail, Swamp, Water