Also known locally as the Rayburn Trails, this is a technical singletrack network cut into town conservation land off Rayburn Drive, popular with local mountain bikers and linkable north into the Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area for a longer ride.
What to expect
Trails
About 4.2 miles of mostly singletrack, rated difficult (tight, rocky, and rooty terrain with a few wooden bridges); roughly 244 feet of elevation gain
Dogs
A Millbury dog owner must keep the dog under restraint at all times, and off the owner's own property the dog must be on a leash of six feet or less or under the owner's full control.
Managed by
Millbury Conservation Commission
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- Roadside parking at the power-line crossing is limited and can be hard to find.
Common questions
Yes, riders and hikers alike describe the singletrack as tight, rocky, and rooty, rated difficult rather than a casual stroll.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Not really. Parking is informal roadside space along Rayburn Drive at the power lines, and it's easy to miss on a first visit.
Can I bring my dog to Colton Conservation Area?
A Millbury dog owner must keep the dog under restraint at all times, and off the owner's own property the dog must be on a leash of six feet or less or under the owner's full control.