Exploring the Blackstone River Valley Recreational Hike Series

March - June 2026 Hikes

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy footwear. Dress for the weather. Bringing water is encouraged as it will not be available on-site. Bathrooms are available unless otherwise stated. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date information, call [phone] or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

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March

Date	Description
Sunday, March 1, 2026	Skull Rock Lock Loop, 1 – 3 p.m.  Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park Meet at the Skull Rock Lock parking area (bit.ly/skullrocklock). This hike is ~2.5 miles over a rugged forest surface mild inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, March 8, 2026	Nuthatch Loop, 1 – 4 p.m.  Upton State Forest Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (bit.ly/uptnccc). This hike is ~4.5 miles over on loose gravel surface with steep inclines.
Sunday, March 15, 2026	Morse Pond Loop, 2 – 4 p.m.  Douglas State Forest  Meet at the Douglas SNETT parking area (bit.ly/dougsnett). This hike is ~3.5 miles over a compacted gravel surface with mild inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, March 22, 2026	Blackstone Greenway Hike, 2 – 4 p.m.  Blackstone River Greenway  Meet at the Depot parking area (85 Canal Street, Blackstone). This hike is ~4 miles over a paved surface with no inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, March 29, 2026	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.

April

Date	Description
Sunday, April 5, 2026	Chickadee Loop, 2 – 4 p.m. Upton State Forest  Meet at the Hopkinton Road parking area (bit.ly/hopkroad). This hike is ~3 miles over a rugged forest and rocky surfaces with moderate inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, April 12, 2026	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 a rocky and compacted gravel surface with mild inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday,  April 19, 2026	Uxbridge Greenway Hike, 2 – 4 p.m.  Blackstone River Greenway  Meet at the Adams Street parking area (bit.ly/adamsgw). This hike is ~4 miles over a paved surface with no inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, April 26, 2026	Sutton State Forest Road Loop, 2 – 4 p.m. Sutton State Forest Meet at the Sutton State Forest parking area (bit.ly/suttonsf). This hike is ~3 miles over a loose gravel surface with steep inclines. Bathrooms are not available at

May

Date	Description
Sunday,   May 3, 2026	Lookout Rock Hike, 2 – 4 p.m. Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park Meet at the Rice City Pond parking area. This hike is ~3 miles over a rugged forest surface with moderate inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday,   May 10, 2026	Healthy Heart Loop, 2 – 4 p.m.  Upton State Forest Meet at the CCC Camp parking area. This hike is ~3 miles over loose gravel surface with moderate inclines.
Sunday,   May 17, 2026	Three Quarts Hike, 2 - 4 p.m.  Douglas State Forest Meet at the Bill Anesse Trailhead parking area. This hike is ~4 miles over a rocky and rugged forest surface with moderate inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday,   May 31, 2026	Whitehall Reservoir Loop, 1 - 4 p.m.  Whitehall State Park Meet at the Highland Street parking area (300 Wood Street, Hopkinton). This hike is ~5 miles over rugged forest surface and loose gravel surfaces with steep inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.

June

Date	Description
Sunday, June 7, 2026	Sparrow and Grouse Loop, 2 – 4 p.m.  Upton State Forest Meet at the CCC Camp parking area. This hike is ~3 miles over a rugged forest surface with steep inclines,
Sunday, June 14, 2026	Wallis Pond Loop, 2 - 4 p.m.  Douglas State Forest Meet at the Ridge Trailhead parking areaTrailhead parking area. This hike is ~3.5 miles over a loose gravel surface with moderate inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, June 21, 2026	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. Bathrooms are not available at this site.
Sunday, June 28, 2026	Worcester Greenway Hike, 2 - 4 p.m. Blackstone River Greenway Meet at the Millbury Street parking area. This hike is ~3 miles over a paved surface with no inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.

Date published:	November 18, 2025
Last updated:	January 27, 2026