Exploring the Blackstone River Valley Recreational Hike Series

September & October 2026 Hikes

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Bathrooms and water are not available unless otherwise stated. Bringing bug spray is encouraged. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

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September

DateDescription
Sunday, September 6

 

Triad Bridge Hike, 2 – 4 p.m.

Blackstone River Greenway

Meet at the Central Street parking area (1 Hope Street, Millville). This hike is ~2 miles over a paved surface with no inclines

Sunday, September 13

Eagle Bridge Loop, 2 – 4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest 

Meet at the Route 16 parking area (bit.ly/dougroute16). This hike is ~3 miles over a rugged forest surface with mild inclines

Sunday, September 20

Rabbit Run Loop 2 – 4 p.m.

Upton State Forest

Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (bit.ly/uptnccc). This hike is ~2 miles over a rugged forest surface with mild inclines. Bathrooms available.

Sunday, September 27

 

Chamberlain Pond Loop, 2 – 4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest 

Meet at the Chamberlain Pond Trail parking area (bit.ly/chamberlainpond). This hike is ~4.5 miles over rocky, wet, and rugged forest surfaces with moderate inclines

October

DateDescription
Sunday, October 4

Goat Hill Loop , 2 – 4 p.m.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center parking area (287 Oak Street, Uxbridge). This hike is ~2 miles over rocky and rugged forest surfaces with steep inclines. Bathrooms and water available.

Sunday, October 11

Grand Trunk Trail Loop  , 1 – 4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest 

Meet at the Streeter Trail gate (bit.ly/dougstreeter). This hike is ~5 miles over rocky and compacted gravel surfaces with mild inclines.

Sunday, October 18

Dean Pond Loop  , 2 – 4 p.m.

Upton State Forest

Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (bit.ly/uptnccc). This hike is ~3.5 miles over a loose gravel surface with steep inclines. Bathrooms available.

Sunday, October 25

Bad Luck Pond Loop , 2 – 4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest 

Meet at the Route 16 parking area (bit.ly/dougroute16). This hike is ~3.5 miles over a loose gravel surface with moderate inclines.

 

Date published: November 18, 2025
Last updated: August 13, 2026

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