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Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Uxbridge, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park'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.
A 1,000-acre park featuring canoeing, walking and hiking paths, and nature exhibits.
What runners say about Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
“This a beautiful and serene place for a picnic or for a stroll on a flat well laid trail.”
“This a beautiful and serene place for a picnic or for a stroll on a flat well laid trail.”
“Dog friendly, just keep your furry best friend leashed and pick up after your pet!”
This is a beautiful place to go for a nice stroll. The path by the water is beautiful, but the grass paths through the woods are also enjoyable. You'll see all different varieties of wildlife, birds, fowl, turtles, frogs, squirrel chipmunk and a few snakes. This is a great place to bring your dog for a walk.
Nice flat dirt trail A lot of people walking their dogs They have restrooms in the greeting station Will definitely be going back in warmer weather. Didn't see any wildlife, but someone said that there's river otters and many types of birds.
Gorgeous park! Beautiful walk with stunning scenery along the way! Dog friendly, just keep your furry best friend leashed and pick up after your pet!
Very beautiful place had a nice picnic! An awesome walk with family and friends! Got to see sun turtles and a bunch of fish along the path! Will totally be back to enjoy this place again with my family!!
Trail conditions & character
“This a beautiful and serene place for a picnic or for a stroll on a flat well laid trail.”
“Nice flat dirt trail A lot of people walking their dogs They have restrooms in the greeting station Will definitely be going back in warmer weather.”
“There is a decent amount of paved parking at the visitor center and there is additional parking on the other side of the road on a grass lot”
“This a beautiful and serene place for a picnic or for a stroll on a flat well laid trail.”
“There is a decent amount of paved parking at the visitor center and there is additional parking on the other side of the road on a grass lot”
“Nice flat dirt trail A lot of people walking their dogs They have restrooms in the greeting station Will definitely be going back in warmer weather.”
“The trail was kind of narrow with a steep drop off into the water.”
“Nice flat dirt trail A lot of people walking their dogs They have restrooms in the greeting station Will definitely be going back in warmer weather.”
“Nice flat dirt trail A lot of people walking their dogs They have restrooms in the greeting station Will definitely be going back in warmer weather.”
Plan your run at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 508-278-7604
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