Where to ride
Below are the current trail systems that we are involved in and can recommend.
We hold the largest region within NEMBA's chapters, covering over 1900 square miles in the Connecticut River valley of Massachusetts, on Pocomtuc, Nipmuc, and Nonotuck land.
Favorite spot not on the list? Reach out and let us know!
Hampden County
Hampden County includes Springfield, Agawam, Longmeadow, Holyoke and surrounding areas, to the southern border with Connecticut.
- Bear Hole | West Springfield | Flat gravel roads and twisty singletracks
- Cedar Swamp | Wilbraham
- Chicopee Memorial State Park | Chicopee
- Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area | Ludlow
- Robinson State Park | Agawam | Smooth singletrack and some technical trails
Hampshire County
Hampshire County includes Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
- B Parcel | Easthampton
- Batchelor Street | Granby | Snaking single track and rocky technical ridges
- DAR State Forest | Goshen | Challenging, rocky, rooty trails with healthy climbing
- Earl's Trails | Hadley & Amherst | Fast, flowy, and buff trails
- Nonotuck Park | Easthampton
- Orchard Hill & UMass | Amherst | Steep slopes, fun jump lines, and snaky double track
- Sawmill Hills | Northampton | Rocky terrain and technical a-lines
- Wildwood Trail Network | Amherst | Small green trail system maintained by the town
Franklin County
Franklin County includes Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, Orange and surrounding areas, to the northern border with Vermont.
- Catamount State Forest | Colrain
- Deerfield Ridge | Deerfield
- Deerfield River Trails | Charlemont
- Kenneth Dubuque State Forest | Hawley | Fun snaking single track and old town roads
- Macleish Field Station | Whately
- Northfield Mountain Recreation Area | Northfield
- Pelham Lake Park | Rowe
- Rocky Mountain Park | Greenfield
- Thunder Mountain Bike Park | Charlemont | Downhill for all levels
- Wendell State Forest | Wendell
Curious about public lands and trail use?
Check out our Massachusetts Land Laws and Tax Benefits documents.
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