Exploring the Blackstone River Valley Recreational Hike Series

February - April 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 (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

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February

DateLocation/Details
Sunday, 
February 1

Triad Bridge Hike, 1 – 3 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, 
February 8

Sparrow and Grouse Loop, 1 – 3 p.m.

Upton State Forest

Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (205 Westboro Road, Upton). This hike is ~3 miles over a rugged forest surface with steep inclines.

Sunday,  
February 15

Reservoir Loop, 1 – 3 p.m.

Douglas State Forest

Meet at the Route 16 parking area (bit.ly/dougroute16). This hike is ~4 miles over loose gravel and rugged forest surfaces with steep inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.

Sunday, 
February 22

Franklin SNETT Hike, 1 – 3 p.m.

Southern New England Trunkline Trail 

Meet at the Franklin SNETT trailhead (234 Grove Street, Franklin). This hike is ~4 miles over a compacted gravel surface with no inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site.

March

DateDescription
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

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

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