Trip Planner
Massachusetts East Coast Greenway Trip Planner
The Blackstone River Bikeway
Massachusetts Basics
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Length
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144 Miles
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Amount on trails
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14 %
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When to go
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Summers are warm and humid, with average highs in July above 80, with hotter days being fairly common. Fall is crisp with beautiful foliage, and springs are colorful with variable temperatures. Winters are cold, with average high temperatures right around freezing in January. About 40 inches of precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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Highlights
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The Charles River Bike Path with unparalleled views of the Boston skyline to the east, and a rural, wooded feel to the west; historic north shore communities including Salem and Newburyport; historic mill villages in the Blackstone Valley, birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.
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Guides
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ECGA cue sheets and Google maps
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User Types Accommodated
The completed trail segments in Massachusetts can accommodate a variety of users, as listed in the table below. However, because 86% of the route in Mass is still on road, we recommend that only experienced road bicyclists plan to travel the entire route. We will provide more details about the non-designated segments as soon as possible.
Designated Trail Details
These trails have been officially designated as part of the East Coast Greenway. There are other completed trails along the Massachusetts route that have not yet been designated. Please consult our Google maps and cue sheets for more detailed information on the route.
NOTE: Please contact the trail management agency or friends group with questions concerning trail access for individuals with disabilities.
In-line skaters: Trail conditions are variable, and even paved portions aren’t always smooth. We have attempted to note portions that are questionable for skating, but please be prepared to walk or go around certain portions of trail.
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Trail Name
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Location
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Length
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Surface
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Users
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For more info
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Notes
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Salem Bike Path
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Salem
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0.6 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skater
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Town of Salem
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Northern Strand Community Trail
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Everett
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0.2 miles
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Stone dust
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cyclists, walker
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Bike to the Sea
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Everett Bike Path
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Everett
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1 mile
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters
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Town of Everett
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Charles River Bike Path
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Boston-Watertown-Newton-Waltham
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12 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters
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Mass DCR
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Blackstone River Bikeway
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Worcester – Millbury
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2.4 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters
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Blackstone River Bikeway
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Counties and municipalities along the route
The Massachusetts East Coast Greenway passes through four counties and 41 municipalities as it travels from New Hampshire to Rhode Island.
Counties: Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Worcester
Municipalities include: Salisbury, Newburyport, Danvers, Salem, Lynn, Malden, Cambridge, Boston, Waltham, Marlborough, Worcester, Millbury, Uxbridge
Salem Bike Path
Navigation Tools
- Signs – ECG signage is posted along some completed segments in Massachusetts. Use them to ensure you are on the right route, but pay close attention to your guide and cue sheets as signage is not available in all locations.
- Maps – Google maps of the route in Massachusetts are excellent for trip planning.
- Cue sheets – these turn-by-turn directions are a handy and easy way to navigate the route in Massachusetts.
Northern Strand Community Trail, Malden.
Trail Alerts
Before planning a trip, be aware of local trail conditions. Visit our Wayfinding, Trail Alerts, and Current Status to read about construction or detours that we are aware of. Always carry street maps with you in case of trail closures.
Trail Reports
Visit the ECG Community Room to post questions to other trail users and read what other travelers have to say about their trip through Massachusetts.
Public Transportation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): http://www.mbta.com
Logan Airport: http://www.massport.com/logan
Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority: http://www.mvrta.com
Worcester Regional Transit Authority: http://www.therta.com
Amtrak: http://www.amtrak.com
Other Resources
MassBike: http://www.massbike.org
MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/index.htm
Bay State Trail Riders Association (equestrian): http://www.bstra.org
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