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Blackstone River Bikeway
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Trail description: New 17-mile bike path will run north along the towpath of the Blackstone Canal from Lonsdale to Woonsocket, RI. Some sections may not yet be completed. It will eventually continue north to Worchester, Massachusetts, and south to Providence to make a total of 48 miles.
Access fee: None
Towns along the trail: Lonsdale, Woonsocket, RI
Web site: RI Parks | RI DOT | Blackstone River Bikeway
Trail map: Available on the RI Parks website and the BRB website
Trail surface: Paved
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, xc skiing
Facilities on the trail:
Points of interest: Blackstone River Valley is designated as a National Heritage Corridor to preserve its heritage as the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution.
Lodging: Providence has several choices of accommodations
Camping:
Bike shops: In East Providence
Weather forecast: Providence
Tourism info: Providence Tourism Council | Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Getting to the trail:
Map of local region: Providence | Woonsocket
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