Local Trail Recommendations
Mountain Biking has been our bread & butter here at JRA since we started in 2003. Whether you rip flowy XC, slay technical trail, or exclusively ride lift service, we're here to help you with all your offroad & MTB needs!
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Beaver Brook North
It was formerly the property of the old Metropolitan State Hospital. Beaver Brook North doesn't have the most challenging trail inventory but that being said, it is a surprisingly large chunk of green space nestled in between Belmont, Lexington and Waltham.
Location: Belmont, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: GBNEMBA
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Landlocked Forest
These trails have a little of everything and are a great place for beginner and intermediate riders to practice their skills.
Location: Burlington, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: GBNEMBA
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Willowdale State Forest
Big, open, and full of lovely New England rooted terrain, Willowdale is a must for anyone looking for fast singletrack without many technical features to deal with.
Location: Topsfield, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: NSNEMBA
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Stony Brook Reservation
Stony Brook Reservation is one of the most diverse riding areas in eastern Massachusetts, presenting something for every single type of rider and is excellent for the first-timer novice.
Location: Milton, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: DCR
Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Russell Mill
A well built trail system that utilizes its topology well and regularly receive maintenance to ensure maximum fun.
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: MVNEMBA
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Harold Parker State Forest
Everyone I know who rides at Harold Parker raves about the place. The trails seem endless. The terrain ranges from smooth buffed singletracks to some of the most technical trails on the North Shore.
Location: Peterborough, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: MVNEMBA
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The Middlesex Fells
This is right in our back yard and is where most of the shop employees ride weekly. Most of the trails were initially designed as hiking paths, which makes them ideal for individuals looking for challenging features minutes from our shop!
Location: Winchester, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: GBNEMBA
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Lynn Woods
If you are new to the sport of mountain biking you probably won't want to ride Lynn until you gain some more slow-tech skills. To those who are experienced technical riders, you will never want to leave. The best way to describe the terrain is ROCKS! Everything from small loose gravel, to boulders the size of a small house... Lynn is filled with some of the best rock slabs in the area!
Location: Lynn, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: NSNEMBA
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Beverly Commons (aka Greenwood Ave)
Not a big area but a great network of trails that range from some easy to very technical. Littered with fun rocky sections, punchy climbs, and big rock slabs, some areas may be difficult to clean but are worth the effort.
Location: Beverly, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: NSNEMBA
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Vietnam Trail Network
At 1,000 acres, the Vietnam Trail Network is one of the most versatile riding areas in the Blackstone Valley, with something for every style of rider, from modest beginners to advanced technical riders - cross country race snakes to big hitters.
Location: Milford, MA
Map: TrailForks
Maintained By: Blackstone Valley NEMBA
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Highland Mountain - MTB Park
*Lift Service* - Roughly ~1.45hrs from Boston, Highland has a little bit of everything; 32 DH trails ranging from Beginner to Pro-Line, skills & jump park, and XC trails!
- Rental bikes and armor are available
- Lessons are available
- Food is available
Location: Northfield, NH
Website: https://highlandmountain.com/
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Thunder Mountain - MTB Park
*Lift Service* - Roughly ~2hrs from Boston, Thunder has 27 DH trails ranging from Beginner to Pro-Line, multiple lifts, and even a ropes course for those not riding bikes but look for fun!
- Rental bikes and armor are available
- Lessons are available
- Food is available
Location: Charlemont, MA
Website: https://berkshireeast.com/summer/thunder-mountain-bike-park
e-Bike Info
While e-Bike and e-MTB popularity is on the rise, it is still up to the land owner/management discretion as to whether or not e-Bikes are allowed on certain trails & trail systems. If you intend to use an e-Bike or e-MTB on local trails, as a courtesy please investigate in advance to determine if your bike is authorized to be used at that location before utilizing those trails. TrailForks and NEMBA would be great resources for this information.