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	Hodges Village Dam
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Last Known Status

Open

Located next to the French River outside Oxford, Massachusetts, this area offers about 10 miles of motorcycle trails that consists of easy but fast flowing singletrack with several bridge crossings, some moderately challenging sections and a newly installed obstacle course. The motorcycle trails are located on the western side of the river while the hiking and mountain bike trails are located on the eastern side which are marked with blue and yellow blazes. There are two staging areas however the northern access off Clara Barton Road is the most popular with motorcyclists. The trails are open for most of the year but may temporarily close for spring thaw. For current trail conditions call (978) 318-8426.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Oxford, MA

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Worcester, MA
1) Take I-290 south to exit 6B (I-290 turns into I-395)
2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp Washington St./US-20, continue 1.7 miles
3) Veer left (south) onto SR-12, continue 1.4 miles
4) Turn right (west) on Clara Barton Road, continue .2 miles
5) Turn left (south) after bridge, continue about .5 miles
6) Staging area is on the right.

TYPE OF AREA
Area	Trail

Land	Federal Flood Control Dam USACE

QUALITY
Pros	nice single track, beautiful scenery, good variety of easy and technical trails
Cons	small parking area, no camping
Rating	Excellent
Recommended Stay	Full Day

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	Massachusetts Registration Sticker
Dates Open	Year-Round
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Night Riding	No	Riding hours are from dawn to dusk.
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	No Restriction
Cross Country	Prohibited
ATVs	Prohibited
UTVs	Prohibited
4x4s (registered)	Prohibited
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies	Prohibited
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction	Not Recommended
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Alcohol	Prohibited
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Some Areas	Hunting permitted on the west side of the French Reservoir.
Law Enforcement	Some	Dedicated Rangers/Officers
Insurance	*Disclaimer: Be Safe! RiderPlanet recommends insurance for all riders and visitors to the destinations depicted on this website.

FEES
Parking	No ($0.00)
Entry	No ($0.00)
Riding	No ($0.00)
Camping	Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	5-20 Miles (N)	UMass Memorial Medical Center (508) 334-1000
Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Cumberland Farms (508) 987-0858
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Cumberland Farms (508) 987-0858
Water	1-5 Miles (E)	Sutton Falls Camping Area (508) 865-3898
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (E)	Sutton Falls Camping Area (508) 865-3898
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (E)	Sutton Falls Camping Area (508) 865-3898
Campground	1-5 Miles (E)	Sutton Falls Camping Area (508) 865-3898
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	The Villager (508) 987-8731
Swim Area	5-20 Miles (SE)	Douglas State Forest (508) 476-7872
Water Body	On Site	French River
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (SE)	Douglas State Forest (508) 476-7872

CONTACTS
Contact Info	US Army Corps of Engineers - Hodges Village Dam 48 Howarth Road Charlton, MA 01507 (978) 318-8426 www.nae.usace.army.mil

Contact Info	Massachusetts Environmental Police 251 Causeway Street Suite 101 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 626-1610 www.mass.gov
Comment	Motorcycle Registration Info

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