When we rode on the bikeway in 2004 we were able to go about 6 miles north from the route 123 paking lot in Lincoln. Here are directions to the southern end of the trail.
This site has a map and some photos. We downloaded the maps, but they were not to clear when printed. It is better to get a paper map. There is an email address at this site.
Get up to date information on the bikeway before taking a ride. This link has a list of Greenway Alliance of Rhode Island Newsletter. Click on the latest issue to see the latest status of the bikeway. The winter 2005 newletter has information on two important developments. The trail will be closed until the summer of 2006 at Martin St. As a result of this gap it will only be possible to go two miles north from the southern starting point at Rt. 123 in Lincoln or about 3.5 miles south from the northern end at Manville, RI. The other development is the completion in spring of 2005 of a one mile extension of the trail south from the Rt. 123 parking lot.
Here are descriptions and maps of two Blackstone Valley rides.The trips are 18 and 24 miles long and each use a combination of the Blackstone Valley Bikeway and roads to make a loop. Many historic points of interest are shown on these routes. With the current gap in the trail these complete loops can't be taken as described and it would be necessary to do them as separate round trips. However, these maps give an idea of the historic interest of the area.
Here are some pictures of the Blackstone Bikeway showing the beautiful river and canal scenery.
This was an interesting ride for us; we did not know about the canal history and were surprised to find it to be filled with water and quite scenic. The path was often between the Blackstone River and the canal. There was much variety for a short ride; river, canal, old mill buildings.
Here are some pictures of our ride.