For those looking for an off-road run in Worcester, the Blackstone River Bikeway is one of the better options. The bikeway is a planned 48 mile mutli-use path between Worcester and Providence, with 24 miles already completed. The Worcester section runs for 2.6 miles between N Main St. in Millbury and the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. While a good way to get off road, this section of the path won’t win too many awards for scenery, as it runs alongside a tangle of busy roads.
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- Up to 2.6 miles one-way
- 63 feet one-way
- South End: N Main St., Millbury; North End: Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
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Other Routes in Worcester, MA
Worcester's most notable park is a good spot for a hilly run. We've mapped a 3.2 mile loop around the park on the main loop road. There are also several miles of trail running on the East Side Trail, which can combine with our Lake Quinsigamond route.
Lake Ave. along Lake Quinsigamond features some nice sections for running, with lake views. There are also some sections that aren't as attractive and that lack a sidewalk/shoulder. Additional trail running options on the East Side Trail.
Our favorite all-around run in Worcester, combining three parks, a great hill, the campus of WPI, and a nice residential area. Beaver Brook Park, Newton Hill, Elm Park are the highlights.
Series of trails run by the Mass. Audubon Society. There are 5 miles of easy to moderate trails that are good for trail running, and a visitor center. We recommend combining the Cardinal Trail, Brookside Trail, and Power Line Trail for a run of 3-4 miles.
Create your own route in the historic sections of Worcester, featuring tree-lined streets with some nice older homes. There are two sections: west of downtown toward Newton Hill and near WPI, and east of I-290 in the Union Hill and Vernon Hill areas.
One can stitch together a decent run in the College Hill section of Worcester, combining the campus of the College of the Holy Cross and the paths of Cookson Field. Nice views from the top of the hill.
Stitch together several miles of trails around Cook's Pond, Cook's Woods, and the Cascades Trail System. These are hiking trails that are good for trail running.
Easy to moderate trail running in these scenic parcels located 11 miles west of Worcester. There 8 miles of trails through fields, meadows, forests, ponds, and wetlands. The best option for a longer, continuous run is the section of the Midstate Trail.
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