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 brand-new, 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 12th 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.

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

Post Ride BBQ will be offered by Jaime Schier for a donation to the Pan Mass Challenge!  Jaime is a a competitive, award-winning barbecuist, so we're in for a real treat!

Cost: $10.00 for NEMBA members, $15.00 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:
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?

WagonWheel Campground Wendell Rd, Warwick MA (978) 544-3425:
To get to the WagonWheel Campground, take RT 2 East or West to the RT 2A exit just west of Orange MA(first Orange Exit if heading East, fourth if heading West).  Take Route 2A East about 1 mile, Just until you reach Wendell Rd.  Take Wendell Rd. Left (north) to the Campground again about 1 mile up the road.

To get from the Campground to Wendell State Forest Headquarters and Parking:
Return down the hill until you get to the stop sign at RT. 2A. Cross the highway and head straight up Wendell Depot Road to the center of Wendell. Take a right onto Montague Road and travel about 2 miles to the Wendell State Forest Headquarters.  HQ and Parking will be on your right.

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