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SaveSturbridge is a town of natural diversity, ranging from the Quinebaug River to the top of Leadmine Mountain. To our natural lakes of Big Alum and Leadmine to those constructed during the industrial revolution, from our lush river bottom forests, open fields, oak-hickory woodlands, and wind-swept rocky crags. We are fortunate to have such interesting areas within our boundaries. And now, those who wish to can explore these natural treasures with the help of this guide.
Sturbridge’s natural historical setting—along old Indian paths and early transportation routes midway between Boston & New York— has impacted its history, development, and future. It brings beauty and opportunity for enjoyment to those who visit the area. Over the past 10 years Sturbridge has acquired over 1,500 acres of open space parcels, and partnered with federal and state agencies along with local nonprofit land protection groups to preserve over 6,000 acres.
The Sturbridge Trails Committee is pleased to provide you with this guide to Sturbridge’s open spaces. Developed over a period of years, the guide has been a major undertaking of the committee, made possible with assistance from the Sturbridge Conservation and Planning Board offices and the Sturbridge Tourist Association.
The Town of Sturbridge encompasses almost 30,000 acres, making it one of the largest towns in Massachusetts in terms of land area. Approximately 20% or about 6,000 acres are dedicated open space, consisting of land owned by the town, state, federal, and conservation organizations, as well as lands protected by conservation easements or the purchase of development rights. Acquisition of many of the town-owned properties was made possible by the Community Preservation Act. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also holds land which is managed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
While there are popular open space areas throughout the Town—Wells State Park, Westville Lake Recreation Area and the Leadmine Mountain Conservation lands—there are also less familiar spots. For example, Heins Farm with its wonderful views and walks through fields and deciduous forest, or Opacum Woods, with its beaver ponds and interesting plant life, to The Trustees’ Tantiusques Reservation, the site of the first mining operation in New England. Now you can locate and enjoy these properties with the directions and trail maps provided in this guide.
This guide is designed so that you, along with family and friends, will take some leisure time to enjoy the beautiful open spaces in Sturbridge.
Each site featured in this guide includes directions, information about parking, and a general statement about the terrain, followed by general comments and descriptions of trails. Total acreage and ownership information is also provided when appropriate. All information is as up to date as possible; be aware that information may have changed since sites were field-checked. On page 25 of this guide are web site QR codes and addresses to obtain the most current information.
Enjoy our trails
Sturbridge Trails Committee
Sturbridge’s natural historical setting—along old Indian paths and early transportation routes midway between Boston & New York— has impacted its history, development, and future. It brings beauty and opportunity for enjoyment to those who visit the area. Over the past 10 years Sturbridge has acquired over 1,500 acres of open space parcels, and partnered with federal and state agencies along with local nonprofit land protection groups to preserve over 6,000 acres.
The Sturbridge Trails Committee is pleased to provide you with this guide to Sturbridge’s open spaces. Developed over a period of years, the guide has been a major undertaking of the committee, made possible with assistance from the Sturbridge Conservation and Planning Board offices and the Sturbridge Tourist Association.
The Town of Sturbridge encompasses almost 30,000 acres, making it one of the largest towns in Massachusetts in terms of land area. Approximately 20% or about 6,000 acres are dedicated open space, consisting of land owned by the town, state, federal, and conservation organizations, as well as lands protected by conservation easements or the purchase of development rights. Acquisition of many of the town-owned properties was made possible by the Community Preservation Act. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also holds land which is managed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
While there are popular open space areas throughout the Town—Wells State Park, Westville Lake Recreation Area and the Leadmine Mountain Conservation lands—there are also less familiar spots. For example, Heins Farm with its wonderful views and walks through fields and deciduous forest, or Opacum Woods, with its beaver ponds and interesting plant life, to The Trustees’ Tantiusques Reservation, the site of the first mining operation in New England. Now you can locate and enjoy these properties with the directions and trail maps provided in this guide.
This guide is designed so that you, along with family and friends, will take some leisure time to enjoy the beautiful open spaces in Sturbridge.
Each site featured in this guide includes directions, information about parking, and a general statement about the terrain, followed by general comments and descriptions of trails. Total acreage and ownership information is also provided when appropriate. All information is as up to date as possible; be aware that information may have changed since sites were field-checked. On page 25 of this guide are web site QR codes and addresses to obtain the most current information.
Enjoy our trails
Sturbridge Trails Committee
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
101 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
108 trails
- Trail Running
108 trails
- Snowshoe
19 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
- 10
- 5
- 31
- 42
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 2, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 104
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 108
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 108
- Trails Trail Running
- 108
- Trails Snowshoe
- 19
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,358 ft
- Total Vertical
- 462 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 984 ft
- Reports
- 408
- Photos
- 87
- Ridden Counter
- 7,951
Sub Regions
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Dirt Hermit Hovel
- 1
- 3
- 1
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Heins Farm Conservation Land
- 4
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Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
- 5
- 8
- 2
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Opacum Woods
- 3
- 2
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Plimpton Community Forest
- 7
- 4
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Riverlands
- 3
- 7
- 2
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Tantasqua Jr. High
- 1
- 4
- 5
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Wells State Park
- 1
- 9
- 2
- 1
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Westville Lake Recreation Area
- 4
- 2
Popular Sturbridge Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 1,841 ft • 0 ft • 226 •
Traveling West the East, this trail is basically a time trail on a rocky access or jeep road. Very fast and very fun! East to West it would be a quality climb.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,897 ft • 86 ft • 224 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 86 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,458 ft • 115 ft • 193 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 115 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,467 ft • 6 ft • 174 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 755 ft • 0 ft • 140 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 2,096 ft • 26 ft • 140 •
This trail is not marked but starts off the shorty after the first water crossing. It climbs up to a small ridge above and extends over to . There are good flowy sections into rock features and tight corners. Rainy days or wet season be...
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 108 ft • 138 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 108 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
Sturbridge Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,302 ft • 13 • Loop •
This is the ADVANCED arrowed route for the SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Ride in 2025
12 miles • 1,084 ft • 13 • Loop •
This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
13 miles • 1,461 ft • 15 • Loop •
This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
4 miles • 556 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is the RIVERLANDS FLOW TRAILS arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
9 miles • 974 ft • 14 • Loop •
This is the INTERMEDIATE arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
4,849 ft • 42 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is the RIVERLANDS FAMILY arrowed route
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | Jun 2, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/New_York) Jun 2, 2026 | Unknown | aglaze8575 | Some significant trees down and someone... | |
| Cistern | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | E-Bike TREE DOWN |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Walk | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Flow 2 | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Jump Line | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Variable | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Flow 3 | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Cistern Climb | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Grand Trunk | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Ridge Trail | May 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Field Trail | May 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Variable | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Hamilton Connector | May 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Unknown | justinmaha BSF | ||
| South Trail (white) | May 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| msmcfate | update | trail | activity #97384901 and 2 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 5:36am 3 days |
| Vincentbp53 | add | trail | activity #97260612 and 2 more | Jun 18, 2026 @ 10:15am Jun 18, 2026 |
| Vincentbp53 | update | trail | activity #97260331 and 5 more | Jun 18, 2026 @ 10:11am Jun 18, 2026 |
| Vincentbp53 | vote | trail | activity #96406260 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:23pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| Vincentbp53 | update | trail | activity #96326058 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:46pm Jun 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great fast downhill trail. Nice way to end a... | Jul 21, 2025 @ 1:49pm Jul 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Awesome trail! You definitely earn your... | Jul 21, 2025 @ 1:48pm Jul 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | First 30 yards were fine then got muddy and... | Jul 14, 2025 @ 3:52am Jul 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Southern section of the trail below the summit... | Jun 26, 2025 @ 2:18pm Jun 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | There are no trespassing signs posted | Jan 2, 2025 @ 1:03pm Jan 2, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge14 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge14 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 101 | 55 miles | 5,945 ft | 23 miles | 463 ft | #2,199 | #789 | 65 | 428 | 8 | 5,365 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 4 miles | 646 ft | 1 mile | 243 ft | #7,818 | #2,356 | 335 | 5 | 65 | ||
| Horse | 10 | 2 miles | 233 ft | 1 mile | 285 ft | #3,099 | #1,760 | 38 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 108 | 57 miles | 6,296 ft | 24 miles | 463 ft | #702 | #323 | 25 | 393 | 1 | 645 | |
| Trail Running | 108 | 57 miles | 6,296 ft | 24 miles | 463 ft | #3,405 | #1,007 | 393 | 156 | |||
| Snowshoe | 19 | 5 miles | 466 ft | 2 miles | 318 ft | #1,376 | #764 | 35 | 3 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 3 miles | 253 ft | 1 mile | 272 ft | #1,586 | #787 | 28 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sturbridge
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What are the best places to ride in Sturbridge?
Sturbridge has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sturbridge?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sturbridge are:
- Leadmine Mountain (4.3/5)
- Pogus Village (4.3/5)
- Gateway (4.2/5)
- Cow Stile (4.2/5)
- Knife Edge (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sturbridge?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Sturbridge are:
- July (125 activities)
- June (97 activities)
- September (93 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sturbridge?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Sturbridge. The most popular parking spots are:
- Riverlands Main Parking
- Old Sturbridge Village Parking
- Leadmine Mountain Heins Farm Parking
- Parking
- 10 Shatuck Road Parking Area
Activities
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