Quabbin Reservoir Loop

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State: Massachusetts
Date Submitted: March 1, 2008
Submitted by: KerriOber
Motorcycle Road Length: 64 Miles

Written Directions

Start in Athol, MA on RT2 West. Take the RT202 South Exit, and follow it right down to RT9, outside of Belchertown. There's a few scenic pull-off along this stretch. Unfortunately, they aren't well marked, and they are mostly gravel. Take RT 9 East. At this point, there will be a series of roads that lead to the Windsor Dam, and other scenic spots. This is a good place to stretch your legs. Just past Ware, MA, take RT32 North. In Gilbertville, switch to Rt32A north, and ride that up to Petersham. There's a country store there that sells great sandwiches. Hop on 32 north, briefly, then take a right onto RT101, and ride that up to RT2 in Templeton and this ride's end point.

Scenery

The Quabbin Reservoir is HUGE. By looping around it, you get a sampling of forests, views, farmland, and sleepy little towns..

Road Quality

Around the Quabbin, it's terrific. If you go to the scenic sites along the south edge, you get to ride right close to the lake.

Roadside Amenities

Some pretty long stretches on the west side with nothing but woods. Keep an eye on your gas level.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on August 2, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Dima
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Triumph
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: great ride I nclude this area into my week-end trips 2-3 times a year.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 19, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: dave
motorcycle_year: 1992
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: We live in the area, and have travled all around the Quabbin, as what another poster stated you have to check out the reservoir and all it's history.
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Reviewed by Guest on August 17, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jess
motorcycle_year: 1987
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: As a resident of central MA I have taken a very similar route, the only difference is that I will follow route 9 west to 202 north then take 122 south back through Barre and then take route 67 back to route 9. All in all it really is a nice ride. especially in the fall.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 6, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Steven
motorcycle_year: 1999
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Good Ride - I would also suggest a visit into the reservoir area as the views inside are great. An entrance to the reservoir can be found off of Rt. 9. - Steven G.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 30, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: David
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: Very good recommendation. Relaxing and gentle curves with beautiful scenery.
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