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New Trails to Look Forward To In 2026
Massachusetts opened over 40 miles' worth of new off-street trails in 2025, and more than a dozen new projects are expected to break ground in 2026.
December 23, 2025
New Trails We Can Look Forward To In 2025
In the past year, Massachusetts trailbuilders cut the ribbon on about 15 miles' worth of new car-free bike and pedestrian trails.
December 30, 2024
Northampton Bikeway to Close This November For Repair Work
Editor's note: This article is adapted from a City of Northampton press release.
October 23, 2024
Travel Guide: Biking From the Border to Boston
The Border to Boston trail is a proposed 70-mile route that will eventually connect Seabrook, New Hampshire to downtown Boston via Newburyport, Salem, and Lynn along abandoned railroad rights-of-way.
August 27, 2024
MassTrails Program Grants $12 Million for 65 Trail Projects Statewide
On Friday, state and municipal officials from across the Commonwealth convened near the Upper Charles Trail in downtown Holliston to announce $12 million worth of grants that will fund dozens of trail design, construction, and maintenance projects across Massachusetts.
June 24, 2024
Gov. Healey Adds $24 Million for Trail Projects from Pandemic Relief Funds
Earlier this week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced a new round of investment to advance regional trail projects with a focus on environmental justice communities.
December 21, 2023
MassTrails Program Announces $11 Million in Grants for 68 Trail Projects
The state has announced $11.6 million in funding for 68 local trail construction and enhancement projects across the Commonwealth.
June 15, 2023
MassTrails Grant Program Announces Funding for 81 Trail Projects Across the Commonwealth
Increased funding will help fill in dozens of missing links in the state's growing network of off-street multi-use paths and walking trails.
June 29, 2022
MassTrails Program Announces $4 Million in Grants for 55 Trail Projects
This year's MassTrails grants will distribute about $4 million to 55 trail projects across the state.
July 31, 2020
MassTrails Wants To Fund Your Trails Projects
Grant applications are due by February 1.
January 17, 2020