About Us

The Bay State Trail Riders Association is an organization whose #1 priority is keeping trails open for equestrian use. We also advocate for multi-use trails that are horse friendly such as hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, running and snowshoeing.

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Mission

Trails play a remarkable role in all of our lives. As one of our greatest assets, trails enable us to explore, travel and savor the world’s natural wonders. They are the best way to see nature’s hidden treasures and the easiest way to encourage children, as well as adults, to adopt healthy lifestyles.

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Membership

There are so many reasons to join BSTRA. Join us this year and become one of our many members having fun riding the trails at BSTRA events. Learn about all the benefits of being a member and how you can contribute to saving trails for trail riding in Massachusetts.

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Calendar

Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. has a busy schedule of events, including trail rides, work days, meetings, etc. Use our calendar and map to stay up to date on everything we have planned, to select events you would like to attend, and to get registration information. You can even register online.

Our rides are fun and social, and you ride at your own pace on marked trails through state forests and other locations. After the ride catch up with old friends and meet new friends over lunch served to registered riders.

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Highlights of Recent Work

April 3, 2021 DCR’s Douglas State Forest
August 10, 2021

May 1, 2021 Trail Work At Hodges Village Dam
August 10, 2021

April 19, 2021 Geo-textile Bridge Upton State Forest
August 10, 2021

April 17, 2021West Hill Dam Trail Work Day
August 10, 2021

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Bay State Trail Riders Association

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MARTAB (Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board)I have been on this board since it's inception and even longer than that under various names throughout the years.Currently there is no alternate equestrian representative. That means there is no one to take my place and step up if I am no longer on this board and horseback riders will not be represented at the "big table" aka state level.I am looking for someone that would like to be the alternate and then step up to become the representative. Knowledge of trails and what horseback riders need a definite. Background:The Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Committee (MARTAB) is a multi-stakeholder advisory board established by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and constituted pursuant to federal statute. As an advisory board, MARTAB fills the following roles: 1) Provide guidance to DCR on the administration of the Recreational Trails Program, 2) Promote the vision of Commonwealth connections and it’s Vision to create interconnected greenway and trail system in the Commonwealth, 3) Provide guidance to the DCR in an advisory capacity, when solicited, on statewide greenways and trails planning, policy, and management issues, 4) Nominate trail projects for national trail awards, as appropriate, and 5) Participate in the organization and management of the biennial MassTrails Conference. MARTAB is composed of Board and Associate Members. Roles and Responsibilities:● Attend and participate in quarterly meetings, fall (grant application and review), winter (grant review training update), spring (grant review), and summer (annual meeting).● Participate in, and or lead a subcommittee.Board Member Specific:● Recruit, train, and mentor an associate MARTAB member from your representative group.● Review RTP grants annually and provide recommendations for funding. Qualifications:● Live or work in Massachusetts >6 months a year● Experience/expertise related to the user group represented● Membership/affiliation with club or organization a plus, but not required. ● Represent one of the following recreational trail user groups: Walkers / Hikers / Trail Runners, Skiers / Snowshoers, Paddlers / Rowers, Mountain Bikers, Bicyclists, Equestrian Riders & Drivers, ATV Riders, Off-Road Motorcyclists, Snowmobilers, Universal Access, Climbers, Dog Walkers, 4-Wheel Drivers● Represent a Trails Management Organization: DCR, Statewide land conservation organizations (e.g., The Trustees of Reservations, Mass Audubon), Local Land Trusts / Non-Profits, Community Trails / Greenway Committees, Private Landowners with permitted Public Trails, MA Department of Fish and Game● Able to attend and actively participate in, either in person or remotely, all quarterly meetings.● Able to review grant material and provide feedback in an electronic format. ● Membership roles are 5 years in length with one Primary and one Associate member for each user or management group listed above. ... See MoreSee Less

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For those that like to camp out at Myles Standish. Camping Season 2023 Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation________________________________________Hello Campers, We are pleased to inform you that reservations for the 2023 DCR camping season will be available, beginning on February 15, 2023 at 9:00AM! We have a lot of important information to share and appreciate you carefully reading everything below. Here are the highlights of our program for the 2023 season. 2023 Camping Program• No capacity restrictions for 2023• Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance of arrival date. For example, if you want to arrive on August 12, the first date that you could possibly make a reservation is April 12;• When making reservations, please be certain to complete all required fields. We are working to improve and speed up the check in process for our visitors!• We will be offering camping on Peddocks Island ONLY for the 2023 Camping Season.• Mt. Washington, and Waquiot Bay will remain closed to camping.• At this time, reservations will not be offered at Beartown or Mt. Greylock. Please reach out to dcr.campinginfo@mass.gov to be added to an alert list for updates.• Walk-in camping will not be permitted; however, you may make a same day reservation up until 2 pm EST through ReserveAmerica.• Visitors will not be permitted at campgrounds, only registered campers; feel free to meet up in day use areas, where available.We appreciate your patience as we get underway with the 2023 season. Thanks so much for taking the time to review all these details. If you still have questions, please email us at: dcr.campinginfo@mass.gov. We look forward to seeing you this season!Reserve Starting Feb. 15th! ... See MoreSee Less

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