Riders near Western Mass
08-30-18, 12:57 PM
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Riders near Western Mass
I'm fortunate enough to live right on a rail trail in westfield that goes into CT. Anyone Kno of any nice routes in this area?
08-30-18, 01:46 PM
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I know a cpl unpaved trails in MA & CT but they are somewhat between you & Eastern MA. not sure how far you'd want to drive with your bike before actually riding it
but, may I ask, which trail are you near? is it paved? how long is it?
but, may I ask, which trail are you near? is it paved? how long is it?
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Lots of nice riding west of you. Russell, Huntington, Chester, Becket Quarry. Just spent a night in the restored caboose in Chester back in June during a tour from Vermont to Philly. Good pizza at dive bar in tow. But you gots to like hills. The ruling grade on Quarry Rd. south from U.S. 20 is 14%. Blandford Stage Rd. from Russell up to MA 23 is another good climb, but nice.
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Yeah it's paved. The Columbia greenway rail trail. Goes from Westfield ma down into CT 13 ish miles not sure how far into CT it goes
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I like that trail & hope to get Wifey out there sometime
https://www.bikeforums.net/northeast...ail-trail.html
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Already looking forward to taking the fat bike out in the snow around the trails in Lake Dennison, will have a set of studded tires to put on when needed.
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