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Massachusetts State Parks
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State
Park
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Located within Worcester
County Massachusetts, the 1,000 acre Blackstone River and Canal
Heritage State Park is operated in conjunction with the Blackstone
River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Extending from Worcester to
Providence Rhode Island, Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State
Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities and amenities
including walking trails, cross country skiing, mountain
biking, hiking, hunting, canoeing, picnicking, visitor's
center and restrooms.
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Trails within Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park include:
To reach Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park from the
Massachusetts Turnpike, take exit 10A (Worcester/Providence) to Route
146 South. Continue along Route 146 for 12 miles to the Uxbridge Exit
for Route 16 and turn left. Travel 2 miles along Route 16 to the traffic
lights and turn left onto Route 122 North. Travel 1.25 miles and turn
right at the traffic light onto Hartford Avenue. Follow Hartford Avenue
for 1 mile and turn right onto Oak Street. The Visitor Center is located
0.1 mile along Oak Street on the left.
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