Once a national showcase for competitive luminaries from mountain biking’s golden age such as Ned Overend, John Tomac and Cindy Whitehead, Wendell State Forest is once again throwing open it’s doors to mountain bikers. With a mix of hilly, jump-strewn fire roads and xc ski trails, classic multi-use trails like the M&M, and several miles of NEMBA-built singletrack weaving in and out of it’s magnificent hardwood forests and around it’s picturesque ponds, Wendell State forest serves up some of the best riding in the region. The Sunday, July 10th the Kona Bicycles-Fox Shox MTB Adventure ride offers biking enthusiasts of all levels and abilities the best opportunity to rediscover the splendor of Wendell along well-marked, preset routes.

Bike Demos!

Come demo the latest mountain bikes from GT, courtesty of Valley Bike and Ski Werks!

Come demo the latest bikes from Felt!

Wendell also sports a lovely picnic, pond-swimming, and barbecue area as well as numerous hiking opportunities for non-bikers and families as well.

Team Schier will be providing delectable BBQ as part of their fundraiser for the Dana Farber Institute! 

Cost: $10.00 for NEMBA members, $25.00 for non-members and FREE for anyone
who joins NEMBA at the event-Kids 15 and Under Ride free with a registered parent or Guardian

Directions to Wendell State Forest-Montague RD, Wendell, MA:
GoogleMap

From the East or West Take Rte 2 to Rte 63 south to downtown Miller’s Falls- once in town take Wendell Rd over the Rail Road Bridge-where it becomes Montague Rd-follow up the hill for several miles. Wendell State Forest parking area will be on your left. Look for brown Wendell State Forest Signs with arrows pointing the way to the park-they’re fairly obvious and lead right to the park.

Want to Camp the Night Before?

Camping is available at Erving State Forest just across the Millers River from Wendell.

For Info and a trail map of Wendell State Forest, click here