Came here for a short hike in March. Still trails are covered with snow, but no problem walking…read morewithout any equipment. We checked South and North views. It's good view, but want to come back in spring and falls when trees have colors.

Mount Pisgah is the highest peak in Northborough at 715'. The land surrounding it contains multiple…read morewell marked trails for hiking, walking, and mountain biking. From two scenic views, skyscrapers in Boston can be seen as long as it's a clear day. This is a great place to take a brisk hike or spend half a day wandering the trails! Some of the trailheads have maps available but during busy months, it's best to print one from the town of Northborough or town of Berlin website.

Pleasant and useful bike path. There is a parking lot at the corner of Main & Ferry Street, right…read moreat the start of the trail. If you are using a GPS, type in 8 Main Street, Fairhaven MA. The Phoenix path runs 3.2 miles. At the Mattapoisett town line it is turns into the Mattapoisett Rail Trail. So far one mile of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail has been built, making the total about four miles from the start. The trail is nicely paved and maintained and traffic is light. Scenery is nothing spectacular. Most of the ride, there are just bushes and trees on both sides. There's a short section along busy Drown Blvd and a busy crossing at Sconticut Neck Road. The nicest part of the trail is a brief moment where you see an estuary on the right. By itself I would give this trail three stars only. But there are two positive factors which, together, bump it up to four. One is there is that there is an great little side path you can take through lovely scenery (I saw a cotttontail hop across the path) to a peaceful jetty where you can see the water. That path, which is paved, crosses the main one at about 1.7 miles from the start. Turn right and it goes about a mile before it dead ends on a road. The second reason for the fourth star is that the connecting Mattapoisett Rail Trail, now only a mile as described above, is going to be paved further with work starting in 2011. The extension will offer beautiful river views and a chance to get more of a workout with a longer trail. Also, I noticed that Margaret's Portugese seafood restaurant, right at the parking lot for the trail, gets great reviews on Yelp. So an option for a possible reward after cycling!

Big River Management Area, is a Big Area! We have been on several of their trails, parking in a…read morevairety of places. It's a diverse area and one of our 'go to' spots for getting into nature. Our past few hikes have been around Carr Pond. We drive down Division Street, to Carr Pond Road, and park street side. There are a couple of parking lots, both before Carr Pond Road, and after. Just depends on how long you want your hike to last, and where you want to walk. There are DEM signs posted on a tree and obvious signs that cars have been parking in this particular spot on Carr Pond Road. The hike around the pond has taken just over 3 miles to well over 4.5 miles. We usually wander through the interconnecting trails as the mood strikes us. It is important, when taking a walk quite this long, that you DO bring a bottle or two of water per person. You will also appreciate bug spray. I have forgotten the bug spray, and although definitely 'do-able', not quite as enjoyable. This particular summer, we have had a lot of rain and mushrooms are everywhere along the trail. A few large puddles have developed along the trail that are full of small toads (I just love these cute little critters). The trails are very well maintained for the most part and it is easy to walk 'around' these low lying areas. A few less travelled paths are a bit over grown, but nothing that isn't easily navigable. The pond itself is large with a variety of areas where you can picnic (bug spray), meditate and just enjoy the serenity of the pond. There are also a number of old building foundations, dams, rock walls and a historical cemetary. We use a phone app to track our hikes as we do tend to wander and it's a good way to see when we are close to our pathway out. After a few visits, you begin to recognize where you are but the first couple of trips can be questionable. The change is altitude is minimal with a couple of paths that have a good 'up grade' (or down grade as the case may be). You do need quality footware here as the paths are a variety of gravelly, rocky, roots and dirt. It change from one type to another on any of the individual paths. The trails are color coded if you want to stick to just one. The path width can also chagee dramatically from four person wide to barely one person wide on any given trail. It's best to be prepared for all possibilities. Most of the path around Carr pond is in shade but if you wander into other areas of the BIg River Management Area, you may be in full sun for most of the walk, so plan to wear a hat, bring sunscreen, have water and maybe a snack. Most of all, Have Fun!

Roomy and extensive trails that will loop you around two bodies of water - Carrs Pond and Tarbox…read morePond - but also many side trails that crisscross and branch off the main ones. If you're new to this preserve - as we were - better download the AllTrails app onto your smartphone as unfortunately, trail blazes are virtually non-existent and there's no map posted at the trailhead. But it is nice making your way to the two lily-covered ponds, though viewing them in the height of summer is tough with all the leaves and undergrowth. We intend to visit again in the fall (when the colors should be spectacular!) and early winter.

I love this park. I am not from the area but if I lived around here, I'd take my morning walks here…read moredaily. Not my foot traffic, which I also liked.

I really enjoyed this place. I didn't know what to expect. We started to walk from the Eddie's park…read moreand took the internal route. Reached the Pegan Cove Park after around 15 minutes. Then we were just exploring the trail, not much to do. Walked in there for around 30-40 minutes, clicked some nice pictures, saw geese, robin, butterflies, insects etc. If you go on a rainy day, expect your shoes to get dirty with the mud. We saw few boats parked while walking by the loop. Make sure you have your bug repellent with you.

This is a great place to take an easy, mostly level, 3-mile walk around a beautiful pond. The trail…read morewhich is more like a single lane gravel road, is well marked and maintained. There also numerous, nicely marked trails off this main loop. It's a fairly quiet trail and easy enough that the occasional toddler and stroller passed. At one end of the trail, you need to walk a short way across a bridge under construction. There's not much of a sidewalk to use, but the traffic was very quiet during our weekend outing. According to their website, the initiation of Parklands acquisition was in 1899, and in 1900 the town brought in Warren H. Manning to help architect the entire layout.  There is no parking on the pond boat ramp or at the spaces next to  the bath house. This area is well-marked and the Hopedale Police Department will continue to ticket unauthorized and non-handicap vehicles parked in this area. This area is a drop-off zone only. Vehicles should be parked along Hopedale Street. We found plenty of parking on Hopedale Street, and used the green space there to lunch by the pond. There are benches scattered along the pond loop. Dogs are allowed on a leash and the trail is well marked, which according to their website is the result of the efforts of Mark Andolina, Jr., a Boy Scout from Hopedale Troop 1, who created a new trail map and installed new trail markers as part of his Eagle Scout project. We look forward to a return visit.

Great hike around the pond. the side trails off the main trail are good for mnt bike.read more

Wonderful, well-maintained trail that lets you ride for miles without having to go on a road you…read moremust share with cars. The trail has a variety of terrains and can be easy or challenging, depending on where you go. There are some biiiigggg hills that give even a seasoned bike rider a bit of resistance, but on the flip side you get to enjoy the ride down the other side. Lots of great views of the dunes and beaches from various points on the trail. Definitely worth it to ride up to Race Point Beach and then take the trail over to Herring Cove Beach. There are restrooms and water fountains along the way but because it's so exposed, I recommend taking water and wearing a handkerchief or hat under your bike helmet. There can be lots of runners and bikers on the trail and most people seem to realize it's not their personal Formula 1 speedway but there are a few blind curves so use caution. Overall, a trail that feels very safe and is in good shape.

This is a breathtaking trail. So many varied views: forests, dunes, ocean, bay. This is HILLY! It…read morewas a ton of fun on e-bikes, but you will surely suffer on a regular bike lol. It was in pretty good condition when we rode it, but with the possibility of drifting sand, water, sharp turns, and some bumps, be mindful especially if you're a casual cyclist. With all the extensions to Race Point, Herring Cove, and Bennet pond, you can make this about a 10 mile ride. I strongly suggest you allow yourself enough time to travel leisurely at times and enjoy the scenery, and also to hop off your bike and enjoy the beaches for a bit.

Good filthy family fun…read more BMX racing has becoming more and more popular during the last decade and it's even become an official Olympic event. You see bezillions of BMX bikes everywhere and kids riding, doing crazy tricks and of course racing them, usually in very unsafe places in very unsafe ways. That's because they just aren't many places for people to competitively ride the BMX bikes in safe and supervised conditions. Fortunately there is a USA sanctioned facility in West Greenwich that will allow kids and even adults to race, ride and practice until they blow their lungs out. The track is open for practice on Thursday nights until dark and for racing on Saturdays mornings. This is real racing with different classes and categories and with the winners receiving points toward state and national rankings, getting nice trophies and most importantly receiving the accolades of their family and friends. The track is well maintained, has medical equipment and even has an electronic starting gate just like in motocross. The facility has a huge parking lot and many families and friends come to tailgate and cheer on their champions. Almost a picnic type atmosphere. BMX is becoming increasing popular and tracks like this serve a need for speed. The bikes were made to race and this is the place. A great sport and facility for families to get filthy together.

From the owner: Woodland BMX racing facility in West Greenwitch, RI; sanctioned by USABMX.read more

A part of Nantucket that unfortunately most visitors never get to see. Located about 6 miles east…read moreof Nantucket Town the bogs are "owned" by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. The main parking area is located on Milestone Rd but there are entry points off of Polis Rd if you know where to look. The bogs are just that, cranberry bogs with miles of dirt roads or more properly paths. You definitely need a good dirt bike because the sand gets deep in place and the paths have many nasty ruts. Not exactly single track but it does get challenging in places. There are crude maps of the area but I end up getting lost just about every time I venture into the area but that's half the fun. I never know where I am going to end up. No motorize vehicles are allowed and even in the busy summer months you can ride for hours without seeing another person. However birds such as hawks and small animals are numerous in the bogs. Altar Rock, the highest point on the island can be reach through the paths and quiet and solitude is always in abundance. The bogs are also nice for hiking but remember to bring water with you because you probably will get lost. But that's all right because getting lost in here , and spending more time than you planned is definitely not a bad thing. This is one of those special places I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

beautiful spot to checkout and go on a walk! the trails offer access to a farm with some goats and…read moreponds, as well as the highest point in Lexington apparently

July 4th 2025 First time with Family and Grandchildren. Was…read moreclean, water was warm, could see to the bottom. Grandchildren loved it. Nice to not have ocean waves knock them over while sitting on the shore.

Great for the visiting grandkids. Clean safe place with lifeguards. Will keep going backread more