Monthly Archives: November 2009

Lake Rico to Massasoit

There is a very nice trail that starts to the left of the Lake Rico parking area on Middleboro Ave. in Taunton – which is just past the entrance to Massasoit State Park. These trails are a real treat. I’ve driven by Lake Rico hundreds of times and never noticed to the [...]

M15 to White Banks trail

This scenic trail runs from the M15 gate in Middleboro – near the junction of Vaughn and Cherry Streets out to White Banks on Assawompsett Pond.  The trail runs along the pond for a while – beautiful.  Once you get to White Banks – surely one of the most scenic spots in the area, there [...]

Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT)

This is a 21+ mile trail system that is an old railroad line. The trail begins in Franklin, MA on the edge of Franklin State Park and progresses through several towns and eventually ends in Douglas, MA. The Franklin entrance is available by taking exit 16 on I-495 and going towards Bellingham. After about 3 [...]

Easton rail trail

Last week, Bogo and I went running on an old rail line in Easton.  It’s on Rt. 106, west of Rt. 24.  The rail ties and all other remnants of the tracks are long gone.  Only the shape(straight) and elevation(raised) give it away.  There is ample parking for a couple of cars.  The trail is [...]

Near SouthPointe

Just south of Rt. 44 not far from the Rotary and SouthPoint are several miles of trails.  The area is totally unmarked with ample parking in a dir parking lot right on Rt. 44.
This is a good place for a quick run/ride.  The trails are in very good shape and there is little danger of [...]