Riding the Burbs

Two unbelievable trail systems that I had the opportunity to ride last weekend after the Root 66 Mountain Bike race at Massasoit State Park. We started out at Great Brook Farm State Park, sampled the goods, and then headed over to Russell Mills where I rode text book singletrack.

Photo courtesy of Singlespeed Photography

Here is what we rode on Sunday in 3D. It would awesome if they could connect to the two properties such that your knobbies wouldn't have to exposed the indignity of riding upon pavement. I am sure the trail builders are working on a solution right now.

Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle, MA.

If riding 26 miles on Saturday wasn't enough, how about 4.7 miles at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, MA. This place is truly unique, not only does it have an actual working farm, it has trout fishing ponds, trails for hiking only, horses, and bikes. In the winter time it doubles as a cross country ski center, too.

Trails are a mix of dual track, farm roads, gravel paths, and insanely, twisty and technical singletrack that was built by New England Mountain Bike Association members. Two groups headed off into the woods. After the board meeting we split off into two groups and headed off into the woods.

The group I was with got a sampling of some really, technical and flowy single track before riding over to another location is Chelmsford called Russell Mills.