Photo by John Sargent
MA Towns in the Quinebaug River Watershed:
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Brimfield
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Charlton
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Dudley
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Holland
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Sturbridge
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Southbridge
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Wales
Major Tributaries in MA:
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Breakneck Brook
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Cady Brook
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Cohasse Brook
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Hatchet Brook
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Hamant Brook
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Hobbs Brook
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Lebanon Brook
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Mill Brook
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McIntyre Brook
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McKinstry Brook
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Quinebaug River Activities
Swimming
Walk, Hike, Bike
Paddling
Boating & Sailing
Fishing
Swimming
Please contact us with any information about swimming in the Quinebaug River.
Walk, Hike, Bike
Walking, hiking, and biking locations:
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Quinebaug River Valley Rail Trail and Bikeway (Dudley). This trail runs for 3.8 miles and is moderately trafficked. There are views of the river and a variety of activity options (horseback riding included). It is best to utilize the trail between April and November.
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For a map of the rail trail, click here.
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Paddling
Paddling locations in the watershed:
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Quinebaug River Water Trail. Paddle for 45 miles along the Quinebaug River!
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Click here for more information. ​
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Massachusetts trails:
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Holland Pond in Holland to East Brimfield Lake in Sturbridge
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Paper Mill Pond in Dudley to Favyan, West Thompson, CT
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Check out this paddle guide for more paddling spots!
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Parking options:
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There is free parking on Pond Bridge Road in Holland and at the East Brimfield Boat Ramp off of Route 20 on the Brimfield/Sturbridge town line.
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Boating & Sailing
Please contact us with any information about boating the Quinebaug River.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed anywhere along the Quinebaug River and the East Brimfield Reservoir if you have a Massachusetts state license.
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