Blackstone Canal Hike

Long before highways and even before the railroad came through these parts, the Blackstone Canal was the primary means of transporting goods from Providence to Worcester. The canal and its several locks ran alongside the Blackstone River and was in use in the early 1800s. Today, most of it is long forgotten. It has been either covered over or nature has taken it back. But here in Lincoln, a long stretch of it has survived the test of time and is well preserved for all of us to look back at yesteryear. This 2.5-mile walk will be mostly on paved paths.

Meeting Spot: Visitor Center on 295 North: 41°56’22.6″N 71°26’39.2″W.

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Note the route change if heading Route 146 South to get to Route 295 North: https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/ridot-to-temporarily-close-lincoln-exit/article_22542fee-f11b-11ee-82c5-af6e459fc3ad.html.