Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway

06/16/2026

🥾 Happy National Trails Day! 🌲

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate National Trails Day than coming together at Institute Park in Worcester for our annual TrailsFest Celebration! 🥳✨

This year was extra historic as we paired the day with the massive Appalachian Mountain Club 150th Outdoor Relay. From morning adventures winding across Worcester’s beautiful green spaces to the main festival at the park, it was an incredible reminder of why we love, protect, and enjoy our local trails. 🚴‍♀️🚣‍♂️🚶‍♂️

A massive thank you to everyone who packed a picnic, brought a chair, and made this National Trails Day and once-in-a-century milestone so special alongside Park Spirit of Worcester, Inc and the incredible AMC Worcester Chapter team Appalachian Mountain Club Worcester Chapter AMC Worcester 20s & 30s who helped host it all.

Here’s to keeping our paths green, connected, and accessible for generations to come! 🙌🌲💚

06/10/2026

Did you know our visitor center is the northern terminus for the Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway? Stewarded by the Appalachian Mountain Club, this 230-mile route links the north and south shores of Massachusetts. As part of Let's Go Outside this Saturday, you can join a special tour with AMC Trail Coordinator Sarah Dolan! Just a few spots are still available! Participants will be dropped off at Old Town Hill and hike the trail back to the refuge, including a stop for a special tour at Historic New England's Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm.

This is a free program, but registration is required: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001klZd/act00016317

06/09/2026

🍦🌲 Hike now, ice cream later = the perfect summer evening 🌲🍦

Join our Boston 20s & 30s crew for a casual after-work adventure on the Bay Circuit Trail! We’ll loop through Boxford State Forest, soak up the fresh air, and wrap it all up with a well-earned stop at Richardson’s 🍨

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Boxford State Forest

✨ What to expect:
• ~4–5 mile social hike
• Mild elevation + scenic forest trails
• A fun, welcoming group
• ICE CREAM at the finish 🎉

Bring your hiking shoes, water, bug spray, and your best post-work vibes. Whether you’re new to the BCT or just looking to meet people and get outside, this is your sign to join us 💚

Tag a friend who owes you ice cream 👇

Register and learn more: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001ANkL/act00021611

06/08/2026

We can't wait! See you there - https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001klZd/act00016317

One week away! Don't miss our annual outdoor festival next Saturday June 13 from 10am - 2pm. This free event has activities for visitors of all ages to explore all Plum Island has to offer. Activity spotlight: touch tanks! Get up close and personal with tide pool critters alongside educators from Explore the Ocean World. Learn about the importance of protected beaches for wildlife!

06/08/2026

Building confidence, one ride at a time 🚲💚

The at the Bay Circuit Trail’s Northern Terminus is hosting a free beginner-friendly bike class for kids! With games, guided practice, and lots of encouragement, participants will learn the basics in a safe and welcoming space.

🎯 Balance • Braking • Starting • Stopping
📍 Newburyport, MA
📅 Tuesdays (biweekly)

Session dates/registration:
• 6/9 – (full) https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000017GQr/act00020688
• 6/23 – (full) https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000017GU5/act00020690
• 7/7 – https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001AkQn/act00021696
• 7/21 – https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001AkSP/act00021697
• 8/4 – https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001AkU1/act00021698
• 8/18 – https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001AkVd/act00021699

Perfect for brand-new riders or kids who want a confidence boost! 🚲

📩 Contact: [email protected]

06/03/2026

🎉Celebrate (AMC)’s 150th anniversary by giving back to the trail that connects us 🌲🛠️

Join us Saturday, June 20 (8 AM–12 PM) at the southern terminus of the Bay Circuit Trail (Duxbury/Kingston line) for a morning of hands-on trail work—clearing brush, removing blowdowns, refreshing blazes, and helping keep the trail beautiful and accessible 🚶‍♀️🌿

📍 Meet at Bay Farm Trails gravel lot
🧤 Tools, PPE, coffee & donuts provided ☕🍩
💪 Moderate work (lopping, hauling, cleanup)
🥾 Bring boots, long pants, water (2L), snacks & bug spray 🦟☀️
Make an impact, meet awesome people, and be part of AMC history 💚✨

Register + learn more: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000014a7Z/act00020013

06/02/2026

Build trail, build community 🌲🛠️✨

Join us Saturday, June 13 (9 AM–2 PM) in Southborough to help create a brand-new section of the Bay Circuit Trail—cutting tread, building bog bridges, and rerouting hikers off a busy road for a safer future 🚶‍♂️🌿

📍 Meet at 251 Boston Rd (work is right across the street!)
💪 Expect hands-on work: digging, lopping, hauling, and shaping new trail in a wetland area
🧤 Tools + PPE provided (gloves, helmets, eye protection & more)
🥾 You bring: sturdy boots, long sleeves, lunch, 2L water, and bug protection 🦟☀️
🍩 Snacks + good vibes provided (yes, there will be donuts!)

No better way to spend your day than getting outside, getting a little muddy, and making a lasting impact with an awesome crew 🌎💚

Register + learn more: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000013CGz/act00019592

05/28/2026

Such a great Saturday on the trail! 🌿🚴‍♀️

This joint ride, presented by and .bos brought the community together in the best way. With two ride options and a shared start, everything came together so smoothly and showed what’s possible when partners collaborate around the MCRT.

We wrapped up the day with pizza and good company 🍕🙌

Huge thanks to Patrick Flanagan for capturing these moments 📸

🎥 Check out highlights from the ride: 
https://youtu.be/IrDJNBBixRw?si=jCQ7_k1mf3Uwmfqp

05/26/2026

🌕✨ Walk under the glow of the full moon ✨🌕

Join us for Full Moon Hike Series no.3 at Noanet Woodlands, a beautiful Trustees property that’s just outside of the BCT corridor! Experience the trails after dark, connect with fellow hikers, and see this beautiful landscape in a whole new light—literally. Just past full, the moon will guide our way 🌲🌙

📍 Dover, MA
🗓 Monday, June 1
⏰ 8:00–10:00 PM (arrive by 7:45!)
🥾 ~3 miles | Moderate | Loop hike

Expect peaceful forest trails, gentle elevation, and a steady, conversational pace. Bring a headlamp, comfy layers, and your sense of adventure ✨

Register here: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX00000127hZ/act00019281

05/21/2026

🌿 Bay Circuit Trail Women’s Hike Series 🌿

Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an evening hike starting at the Lincoln MBTA station—perfectly timed with the commuter rail! We’ll explore Drumlin Farm, Ogilvie Town Forest, and Weston conservation land on a 4–5 mile, easy-paced walk 🌳

Come for one hike or make it a monthly tradition, this is hike no.4 of the season! Bring layers, expect mud and bugs, and get ready for a great night on the trail ✨

🚆 Arrive on the 6:06pm outbound train
⏰ 6:10–8:20pm | back for the 8:25pm train
👟 Open to all women
🔗 Link to sign up: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000010DHe2AM/act00018874