Local Outdoor Recreation

We have put together a list of some of the outdoor recreation resources local to Lowell, Mass. in order to and highlight the wonderful natural spaces surrounding us and enable the university community to get out on their own!

COVID-19 related Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Guidance:

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Guidance

Walking distance from campus:

Lowell Dracut Tyngsborough State Forest - Hiking, Mountain Biking
Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust - Various Properties with Hiking, Nature Trails
Lowell National Historical Park - Lowell Waterways Walks

Additional resources within approximately 10 miles of UMass Lowell Campus organized by activity:

Local Resources

Hiking

Lowell Dracut Tyngsborough State Forest - Lowell, MA
Bay Circuit Trail - Andover, MA
Great Brook State Park - Carlisle, MA

Biking

Mountain Biking

Paddling

Merrimack River

Merrimack River Outfitters:

UMass Lowell Kayak Center (Summer Only)
Greater Lawrence Community Boating (Summer Only)

Nashua River

Nashua River Outfitters:

Nashoba Paddler

Concord River

Concord River Whitewater

Concord River Outfitters:

Zoar Outdoor (Spring and Early Summer)

Two climbers top roping and belayers below.

Rock Climbing

Outdoor:

Indoor:

Local Outdoor Recreation