Home › Massachusetts › Gardner › 140 Xing Bike Trail North Central Pathway
140 Xing Bike Trail North Central Pathway
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Gardner, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from 140 Xing Bike Trail North Central Pathway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about 140 Xing Bike Trail North Central Pathway
“One of my favorite places to run, beautiful, safe area.”
We are fortunate to have this interesting local bike trail. Starting from the north end, it starts behind the Winchendon YMCA and quickly crosses a bike bridge, following Whitney Pond. Cross Glenallen Road and follow to North Ashburnham Road, where it appears to end. However, go left on N. Ash, and left onto Rt.
Great little ride today on the bikes. We took zephyr with us - he loves to get his exercise in too. He also takes his water bottle. We only did a section of this trail off Rte 140 not very long at all.
Went for a bike ride. They did a beautiful job on this trail. Some of the thin trees closer to the trail are over hanging but was able to get around OK.
Nice quiet path with very little traffic. Beautiful surroundings. I wish there were notations to lead you to the Northern Pathway trail around the corner from the end of this path.
Trail conditions & character
“One of my favorite places to run, beautiful, safe area.”
“Turn left onto Park Street, then left onto Veterans Dr and go around the skating rink to the paved bike trail behind it.”
“If you plan to walk the dirt path.”
Plan your run at 140 Xing Bike Trail North Central Pathway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Gardner
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Rome Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Relaxed refuge featuring woodsy paths and a beaver pond, plus lake views and meadows. Secluded, bird-filled trails are fit for families and seniors.
Dunn State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 882 reviews
State park offering picnic facilities, hiking trails, playgrounds, a beach, and pond, as well as swimming.
