Exposure to nature and outdoor recreation enriches our community and the experience of our visitors
Places to play and be inspired
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Leadmine Mountain
Our flagship trail system and the historical site of Camp Robinson Crusoe. Leadmine boats nearly 15 miles of multi-use trails and nearly 100,000 unique visitors per year.
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Heins Farm
Often referred to as a “piece of Vermont” in the middle of Sturbridge, this expansive open space is highlighted by a quilt of wildflowers in the spring and epic views year round.
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Riverlands
Located across from the Old Sturbridge Village main entrance, this property boasts family-friendly, accessible lower loops along the river an purpose-built mountain bike flow trails.
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Burgess Discovery Trail
Positioned aside our local elementary school, this trail is an immersive experience for explorers of all ages. Bridge infrastructure and clear pathways make this trail low risk, high reward for a family excursion.
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Plimpton Community Forest
Located off of New Boston Rd, abutting Wells State Park, Plimpton is a diamond in the rough with diverse vegetation, multiple ponds, and cart roads that lead to areas of local lore and mystery.
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Long Pond
A scenic out and back trail that starts alongside rt.148 and rt.90 and quickly transitions into a peaceful, level trail that wraps along Long Pond with a 1/2 way turnaround on Champeaux Rd.
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Grand Trunk Trail
A growing portion of the Titanic Rail Trail, the Grand Trunk Trail passes through Sturbridge. Visitors can enjoy wide trails along waterways leading to the Westville and East Brimfield dams.
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Wells State Park
A DCR managed property and popular campground here in Sturbridge, Wells State Park has epic views, double and singletrack, paved walking trails, and something for everyone with onsite amenities.
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Opacum Woods
Opacum Woods, stewarded by Opacum Land Trust, is a permanently protected conservation area. There are about four miles of clearly marked hiking trails on this 266-acre property.
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Westville Lake
Home of the Westville Dam and Westville Recreation Center and managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, Westville Lake contains areas to hike along the waterway or have a picnic lunch.
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Tantiusques
Overseen by The Trustees of Reservations, follow a loop trail through quiet woodlands, then visit the site of a former lead mine used by Indigenous peoples and, later, European settlers.