MassTrails10

Whether you are biking, hiking, walking, wheeling or just strolling with friends, the MassTrails Network has over 1,000 miles of shared-use paths, making outdoor recreation more accessible to everyone.

What is MassTrails10?

Each year the MassTrails team (along with key partners) identifies ten signature trails – each offering something unique, from easy transit access and family-friendly routes to rich history, wildlife, and unforgettable views. From a weekend ride, to a quick nature escape, or a full-day adventure, MassTrails10 makes it easy to find yourself on a trail.

We invite you to explore!

The map below shows location information for this year’s trails. To browse the trails by Google Map or Satellite, click the orange RWGPS Cycle dropdown.

What are the featured trails in MassTrails10?

The 2026 MassTrails10 include: Shining Sea Bikeway, MCRT: Wachusett Greenways Section, Alewife Brook Greenway to Mystic River Greenway, MCRT: Sudbury to Hudson Section, Marblehead Rail Trail, Manhan Rail Trail, Battle Road Trail, Twin Cities Rail Trail, World War II Veterans Memorial Trail, and Silvio O’Conte: Fort River Trail.

For each trail we’ve curated a guide with maps, itineraries, transit options, history and highlights you won’t want to miss.

Artwork for the Shining Sea Bikeway shows the beach filled with people and ocean on the left side, and bicyclists and walkers on the trail, with an osprey nest and bushes on the right.

A 10.7-mile ride from North Falmouth to Woods Hole with a spectacular final stretch along Falmouth Beach with views of Martha’s Vineyard.

Artwork for the WWII Veterans Memorial Trail showing a stone memorial with an American flag and wreath on the left and trees on the right.

A 6.9-mile ride through the serene, wooded landscape of Southeast Massachusetts, a gateway to several local nature preserves.

Artwork for the Manhan Rail Trail shows trees and a bike rental station on the left, and a brick, factory-like building on the right. There is someone on a bike and a lady with her dog near the trail.

A 6.5-mile ride in the heart of Pioneer Valley, offering fantastic views of Mount Tom along with footpath access.

Artwork features the "Sudbury Diamond" railroad artifact elevated in gravel and stone. There is someone on a bike, two walkers, and a person with a dog in the circle around the diamond.

A 7.8-mile ride through Sudbury’s forested conservation areas and into charming downtown Hudson with its many local eateries.

Artworks shows a sunset view of the trail with a river to one side and tall birch trees and maple trees on the other side. Families are on and to the side of the trail.

A 7.1-mile ride along river banks, cruising through the urban landscape of North Cambridge, Somerville and Medford.

Artwork shows a bridge overlooking water with a small dog on a leash and someone enjoying the view from the bridge.

A 5.1-mile coastal route offering a refreshing, level ride through the historic residential heart of Marblehead and Salem.

Artwork shows someone dressed in a colonial soldier outfit giving a tour to four people on the trail, which is green with a footpath/tire marks in the middle.

A 7.3-mile ride on one of America’s most historic trails, as you retrace the frantic British retreat that began the American War for Independence.

Artwork shows a hard-packed brown dirt trail with stone benches and river on both sides. There is someone on a bike and an adult and child walking.

A 8.6-mile ride into the quiet, rocky heart of Central Massachusetts, passing several ponds and impressive rock formations.

Artwork shows a red brick rail depot on the left and greenery with tall trees on the other side. There are two people on bicycles passing each other on the trail.

A 4.1-mile ride connecting Fitchburg and Leominster, a mix of historic industrial hubs and quiet suburban neighborhoods.

Artwork shows a wooden board winding through lush green forest. There is a person walking next to another person in a wheelchair, and people watching deer and other wildlife.

A universally accessible 1.2-mile hike with a backdrop of the Mount Holyoke Range and many wildlife lookout points.

Artwork shows a flat gray path with tall trees and forests on both sides, and a mountain against a blue sky in the distance.

Explore the 2025 Trails

Learn about MassTrails and its partners

MassTrails is an inter-agency initiative of the Commonwealth led by the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, The Department of Transportation, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. MassTrails10 is a collaboration of The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR), the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) and the Conine Family Foundation’s HubLuv initiative.

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MassTrails10Find yourself on a trail.

Learn about MassTrails and its partners

MassTrails10
Find yourself on a trail.