Top 5 bike tracks near me in Massachusetts

Let’s continue our bike path exploration, this time in Massachusetts. As always looking for new bike tracks where one can enjoy the serenity of being outdoors on a nice bike ride, we choose this time five bike tracks in Massachusetts.
We’d love it if you shared some of your own favorite bike trails with us in the form below so we can expand this list with new places to explore!

1. Charles River Bike Trails (Milford)
2. Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
3. Mass Central Rail Trail
4. Northampton Bike Path
5. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Charles River Bike Trails (Milford)

Trail length: 10 miles
Trail surface: mostly paved
Bike type: Any type of bike will do.
Time: 1 hour

For parking lots and directions view the map here

The Charles River Bike is a great scenic trail and it is well maintained and wide enough for passing by each other without a problem. The trail does cross a few streets but there are proper signals for bike crossing. Great for biking, walking, or rollerblading, you pass along a lake with a great view.
One end is at the Milford Hopkins trail parking, while the other is at Front St, Holliston, MA 01746.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Trail length: 13 miles
Trail surface: paved
Bike type: Any bike type will do.
Time: + 1 hour

For parking lots and directions view the map here

Excellent trail open for non-motorized uses like cycling, walking, or jogging. In the summer there is plenty of shade to protect you from the sun. The trail is wide and well maintained.

Mass Central Rail Trail

Trail length: 5.2 miles, from Wayland, MA 01778 to Waltham, MA 02451
Trail surface: paved
Bike type: Any bike type will do.
Time: Roughly 25 minutes

For parking lots and directions view the map here

The Massachusetts Central Rail Trail is actually much longer than the 5.2 miles we are mentioning here. Currently, from the 104 miles of the old railroad corridor, about 38 miles have been converted to trail segments for walking or biking.
The segments are disconnected but well maintained and along the way the tree canopy shades much of the trail, making for a pleasant walk or ride even in hot weather.

Northampton Bike Path

Trail length: 5.6 miles, or approximately 17 miles if combining it with the Norwottuck Rail Trail
Trail surface: paved
Bike type: Any type of bike will do.
Time: 30 minutes for the 5.6 miles part, or 1.5 hours for the combined one.

For parking lots and directions view the map here

The Northampton bike path starts from Northampton Train station and continues along the railroad for about one mile, then you can turn left to stay on this bike path, or you can keep straight and then turn right passing under the I-91, crossing the Connecticut River over the  old Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge and follow the beautiful Norwottuck Rail Trail for about 10 more miles of paved track.

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Trail length: 12 miles
Trail surface: paved
Bike type: Any type of bike will do.
Time: Roughly 1 hour

For parking lots and directions view the map here

The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is using the old railroad corridor that is passing through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough, and Adams.
You will definitely enjoy the amazing views on Mount Greylock and the great scenery of Cheshire Reservoir and Hoosic River.
There are nice places to stop by the water and take in the scenery. Also, parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way, as you can see on the map.