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Rayburn Trails Mountain Bike Trail
Millbury, Massachusetts
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
6 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/31/11 by Fitch |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #1100 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 7 | Wishlist: 4 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.31 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 59min |
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Description: Rayburn Trails is a tightly built network of singletrack floating in, out, and around the power lines. Depending on who you ask, there is up to 10 miles of trails which can take some time to ride based upon the nature of the trails themselves. This is EXTREMELY tight, sharp singletrack. The ground runs the gamut from smooth track to rocks and logs to quick downhills and climbs, wall rides, stone wall crossings, bridges, swamp… there’s honestly something for everyone in this land. Your bike handling skills will be put to the test, but it can be very easily ridden on a hard tail as the terrain isn’t too threatening. Bring plenty of water, though, as it’s easy to become disoriented and the way out is the way you came in. Stellar New England singletrack, though – awesome switchbacks! As NEMBA is now involved with the trail, it\'s becoming well-marked and easy to find where you\'re heading.
Description: Rayburn Trails is a tightly built network of singletrack floating in, out, and around the power lines. Depending on who you ask, there is up to 10 miles of trails which can take some time to ride based upon the nature of the trails themselves. This is EXTREMELY tight, sharp singletrack. The ground runs the gamut from smooth track to rocks and logs to quick downhills and climbs, wall rides, stone wall crossings, bridges, swamp… there’s honestly something for everyone in this land. Your bike handling skills will be put to the test, but it can be very easily ridden on a hard tail as the terrain isn’t too threatening. Bring plenty of water, though, as it’s easy to become disoriented and the way out is the way you came in. Stellar New England singletrack, though – awesome switchbacks! As NEMBA is now involved with the trail, it\'s becoming well-marked and easy to find where you\'re heading.
added on May 26, 2009 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by eastwood on April 11, 2010
That was the tightest singletrack with switchbacks galore that I have ridden up here! Reminded me of some of the Florida trails I rode back in February. Trail is really well maintained, clear - although lack of consistent markings - just some pink/orange ribbons randomly placed to follow. But it was a fun ride for sure. Started out of Buck Bros and went right. That far side of the powerlines was the super tight singletrack with short up hills bursts(batteries were dead in the camera or else I would have some nice pics up today) some wet spots still. Coming back across the powerlines is where the bigger climbs, rollers, and opportunities for stunts are, much more bogs across the trails on this side. Nice change of pace to have some balance and turning challenges. Not the place for speed, but fun none-the-less!
reviewed by Fitch on March 31, 2010
Left side of the trails has some pretty wet spots, though the turning tight ST is still in good shape. Give it a day or 2 after the rains; otherwise, this place keeps getting more fun.
reviewed by ski123 on October 19, 2009
Great tight single track, moderate climbs. Easy to get lost, a lot of circles! Fun for all levels.
Similar Trail: Trails of tears on the cape!
reviewed by Fitch on September 16, 2009
Sorry to hear about the below! It's definitely not a flow type of trail, rather something different and technical. The second half of Rayburn, after the bisection of the power lines, opens up to some great large rollers and the occasional stunt area. The trails are becoming buffer and buffer with all the riding, as well.
Similar Trail: Cutler Park, Saxon Hill (VT)
reviewed by IndyDave on May 30, 2009
Keep in mind I have only been to Rayburn once. I am not trying to sound like any kind of expert - I just thought I would share my thoughts. I found the majority of the single track to be way too tight for my liking. Flow? Is there any? None that I found. Not trying to dis the efforts out there - just not my kind of place. The ATV's running around all over the place detracted from the experience even more - 1 to 4 kids on each ATV, usually without helmets. Dumb. With so many other places to explore, I seriously doubt I will go back.
reviewed by Fitch on May 26, 2009
Big wheelers may have some trouble here! The trail was designed by a local rider in and out of the woods, capitilizing on the land and giving the track a super-technical feel and flow that really makes you appreciate the bursts of speed you can get. I broke my saddle and had to bail after 4 miles, but this is some of the best central Mass riding I've ever seen.
