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      The 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.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: Sturbridge Planning and Conservation Board
      Riverlands Main Parking google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      CAUTION: Trails on this property are still under development and not well marked.
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      Region Details
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      • 4

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 14, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      9
      Trails E-Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      1 mile
      Total Descent
      475 ft
      Total Vertical
      241 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      820 ft
      Reports
      56
      Photos
      15
      Ridden Counter
      536

      Popular Riverlands Mountain Biking Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Riverlands Mountain Bike

      trail: Cistern
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      May 5, 2024 @ 6:13am
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      trail: Pfad Zwo
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      Feb 5, 2020 @ 6:01am
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      Apr 5, 2019 @ 6:51am
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      Apr 5, 2019 @ 6:51am
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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Pfad Zwo
      Oct 28, 2022 @ 7:15pm
      Oct 28, 2022
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      josho_26votetrailactivity #66069021
      Feb 11, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Feb 11, 2025
      josho_26riddentrailactivity #66069007 and 2 more
      Feb 11, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Feb 11, 2025
      turboaudi80commentreportactivity #63635389
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:32pm
      Dec 27, 2024
      dtgrinnelladdreportactivity #63110598
      Dec 14, 2024 @ 11:01am
      Dec 14, 2024
      SemperGumbyaddreportactivity #60751287 and 7 more
      Oct 21, 2024 @ 2:09pm
      Oct 21, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      turboaudi80reportCisternCleared
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:32pm
      Dec 27, 2024
      mappermooktrailCisternWell conceived climb trail. Will serve this...
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 4:29pm
      Nov 12, 2023

      Nearby Areas

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      Dirt Hermit Hovel 1 3 10.6 km
      Heins Farm Conservation Land 41.3 km
      Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area 5 8 21.4 km
      Opacum Woods 3 21.9 km
      East Brimfield Lake2.4 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike93 miles476 ft1 mile243 ft
      #11,070#4,6401555307
      E-Bike93 miles469 ft1 mile243 ft
      #4,532#1,016472
      Hike93 miles476 ft1 mile243 ft
      #10,004#4,5324726
      Trail Running93 miles476 ft1 mile243 ft
      #9,959#4,491478
      • By NickSokolTF Pro SCMA & contributors
      • Admins: SCMA, TREK
      • #28083 - 2,575 views

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