Outdoor Activities & Sports
Exploring on a bicycle is an unexpected and fun way to see
Massachusetts. And our rail trails, which are former railway lines
that have been converted to paths, are ideal for taking in all the
sites and scenes.
Check out the New Balance
Hubway, the Boston bike sharing system. Best of all,
whether you're a novice or experienced cyclist, you'll find a wide
variety of
rail trails throughout the state to choose and discover. Pedal
through salt marshes and pine woods on the 25-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail, formerly
the Old Colony Railroad right-of-way. Check out Revolutionary War
sites on the Minuteman
Bikeway that starts in Cambridge and rolls right by Lexington
Green. Cycle across the Connecticut River on an old Boston Maine
bridge on the Norwottuck
Rail Trail. And be sure to take your bikes to the state’s
newest rail trail, the Ashuwillticook, and enjoy the
great views of Mt. Greylock and the Hoosac Mountain range. If
you're into fixed base bicycle touring, try Ride Noho.
Quick Hits
Visit these great bike paths in the
Pioneer Valley from easygoing to challenging.
