Burrage Pond: Biking in the Commonwealth

When Massachusetts first opened its shores to visitors in the early 1800’s, they welcomed them to the Burrage Pond. A total of almost 15 miles of trail cover the park.

Today, Massachusetts offers more than a thousand miles of biking trails. Burrage Pond Loop is 1.9 mile of trails Burrage Pond bike trail offers cyclists the chance to try their hand at multi-use cycling.

Burrage Pond WMA Loop is a 3.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Hanson, Massachusetts. The trail is a friendly trail, perfect for a family ride through a wonderful wooded area with lagoons, small bridges, ponds, and waterfalls. Even seasoned cyclists can get lost in the paddling channels of the Burrage Pond.

The many trails within the Burrage Pond make for an amazing bicycling experience. Get up early on a Saturday morning to ride through a variety paths for relaxing and the drinking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside are wonderful. There is a large pond on one side and bogs all around.

Most bike trails have a designated trail head. This is where you turn around and head back to the starting point. While this might seem like a waste of time, this route is one of the most fun rides, because you can enjoy the scenery and the other bikes along the path.

These bicycle trails are dotted with trails, a boat ramp, and a parking area. You will find many of these types of bike trails, in the state of Massachusetts.

Burrage Pond is a 1,638 acre park. 90% of the trails are flat and double track and considered easy mountain biking terrain and great for begginers.

Head to Hanson. ParkingĀ is off of Hawks Avenue, where Pleasant St. crosses the railroad tracks.