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SaveThe most recent acquisition of open space lands is a combined three parcel purchase named the River Lands. These three adjacent parcels form a continuous piece of land from Stallion Hill Road, across from the entrance to OSV, to Holland Road, just south of the bridge over the Quinebaug River. Except for two small pieces of land, the town now owns the complete river front shoreline along this southerly edge of the Quinebaug River, thus the name, River Lands.
The old Grand Trunk (GT) rail bed traverses this property, making this parcel a key piece for the town in completing the 6 mile distance thru town for this “rail trail”. Back in the 1970’s a Sturbridge resident, Craig Lyman, completed his master’s degree by proposing a “river walk” reclaiming the GT Trail bed for a trail through town. Unfortunately at that time, many did not see the need for such a trail, but for a few residents, that idea never died.
One of the more interesting historical aspects is the “crater hole” up on the hill overlooking the Fiskdale section of Town. This crater hole was actually a hand dug water supply, for fire suppression water for the Fiskdale Mills. The “crater” still exists today. These along with other vestiges of the past use of this property abound along the edges of the old Grand Trunk rail bed.
In 2016, this property was permanently preserved through a Conservation Restriction, and proposed trail plans were approved. Sturbridge Trails Committee will begin work in 2017, and look forward to welcoming visitors to our newest trails system.
The old Grand Trunk (GT) rail bed traverses this property, making this parcel a key piece for the town in completing the 6 mile distance thru town for this “rail trail”. Back in the 1970’s a Sturbridge resident, Craig Lyman, completed his master’s degree by proposing a “river walk” reclaiming the GT Trail bed for a trail through town. Unfortunately at that time, many did not see the need for such a trail, but for a few residents, that idea never died.
One of the more interesting historical aspects is the “crater hole” up on the hill overlooking the Fiskdale section of Town. This crater hole was actually a hand dug water supply, for fire suppression water for the Fiskdale Mills. The “crater” still exists today. These along with other vestiges of the past use of this property abound along the edges of the old Grand Trunk rail bed.
In 2016, this property was permanently preserved through a Conservation Restriction, and proposed trail plans were approved. Sturbridge Trails Committee will begin work in 2017, and look forward to welcoming visitors to our newest trails system.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Sturbridge Planning and Conservation Board
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 2
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of May 29, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 10
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 1 mile
- Total Descent
- 488 ft
- Total Vertical
- 241 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 819 ft
- Reports
- 82
- Photos
- 20
- Completed Counter
- 1,057
Popular Riverlands Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 856 ft • 5 ft • 105 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 778 ft • 39 ft • 49 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Riverlands Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 556 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is the RIVERLANDS FLOW TRAILS arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
4,849 ft • 42 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is the RIVERLANDS FAMILY arrowed route
Photos of Riverlands Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Walk | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Flow 2 | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Flow 3 | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Cistern Climb | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Cistern | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Grand Trunk | May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | justinmaha BSF | ||
| Brickyard ST1 | Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Ideal | brucerioux WACH NEMBA | ||
| Flow 1 | Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Ideal | brucerioux WACH NEMBA | ||
| Riverlands Parking | Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Ideal | brucerioux WACH NEMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NathanWy7ale | wishlist | region | activity #104800914 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:05pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| Kitch33 | wishlist | trail | activity #99225692 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 2:10am Jul 15, 2026 |
| koondog | wishlist | trail | activity #96005867 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:01am Jun 1, 2026 |
| justinmaha | add | report | activity #95785765 and 5 more | May 29, 2026 @ 10:04am May 29, 2026 |
| kerryman71 | add | karma | activity #95731255 | May 28, 2026 @ 1:51pm May 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Cleared | Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:32pm Dec 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | Well conceived climb trail. Will serve this... | Nov 12, 2023 @ 4:29pm Nov 12, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Hermit Hovel | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0.6 km | |
| Heins Farm Conservation Land | 4 | 1.3 km | |||
| Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1.4 km | |
| Opacum Woods | 3 | 2 | 1.9 km | ||
| East Brimfield Lake | 2.4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 3 miles | 489 ft | 1 mile | 240 ft | #7,656 | #132 | 20 | 81 | 2 | 456 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 3 miles | 489 ft | 1 mile | 240 ft | #9,480 | #106 | 73 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 4,944 ft | 16 ft | 807 ft | 26 ft | #11,103 | #4,709 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 3 miles | 482 ft | 1 mile | 240 ft | #11,103 | #4,712 | 52 | ||||
| Hike | 10 | 3 miles | 489 ft | 1 mile | 240 ft | #18,099 | #495 | 73 | 34 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 3 miles | 489 ft | 1 mile | 240 ft | #17,094 | #445 | 73 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Riverlands?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Riverlands are:
- Flow 3 (4.1/5)
- Cistern (4/5)
- Flow 2 (0/5)
- Cistern Climb (0/5)
- River Walk (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Riverlands?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Riverlands. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Riverlands?
The longest trail in Riverlands is Cistern at 1.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Riverlands?
The best hiking trails in Riverlands are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Riverlands?
The best trail running trails in Riverlands are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Riverlands?
Riverlands has a total of 10 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Riverlands to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Riverlands?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Riverlands is Cistern with 71 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Riverlands?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Riverlands is Flow 2 with 63 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Riverlands?
Riverlands supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Riverlands?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Riverlands is Cistern with an average grade of 5.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Riverlands?
The overall region status for Riverlands is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Riverlands?
Yes, Riverlands supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Riverlands that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Riverlands?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Riverlands are:
- SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge 2025 - Riverlands Flow Trails
- SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge 2025 - Riverlands Family
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Riverlands?
The most popular Strava segments in Riverlands are:
- FT 2 (74 athletes)
- Riverlands Down (18 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Riverlands?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Riverlands are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Riverlands?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Riverlands are:
- Cistern Climb (0/5)
- River Walk (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
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