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covered-bridge-obrienWestern New England Greenway (WNEG) / U.S. Bicycle Route 7 Maps

Download and view the maps for the entire Western New England Greenway / U.S. Bicycle Route 7. Various sections of the WNEG include the cycling route in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.

WNEG Section 1 – Norwalk, CT to West Cornwall, CT
WNEG Section 2 – Cornwall Bridge, CT to Pittsfield, MA
WNEG Section 3 – Pittsfield, MA to Wells, VT
WNEG Section 3 – Pittsfield, MA to Wells, VT – Alt Route
WNEG Section 4 – Wells, VT to the Champlain Bridge
WNEG Section 5 – Champlain Bridge to North Hero, VT
WNEG Section 6 – North Hero, VT to Montreal, Canada

Digital Map Data

WNEG Google Map – CT Section
WNEG Google Map – MA Section
WNEG Google Map – VT Section

GPX File – CT Section
GPX File – MA Section
GPX File – VT Section

Up-To-Date detours and Changes to the WNEG!

Massachusetts – Sheffield / Great Barrington Area:

The Brookside Road bridge in Great Barrington has been closed to vehicle traffic though remains open for bicycle / pedestrian traffic. Bicyclists following the WNEG may choose to (but don’t need to) take the following detours:

  • Southbound from Great Barrington: At the intersection of Brookside Road and US-7, continue straight on US-7 South for 2.1 miles, then turn left onto Kellogg Road. Continue for 0.6 miles and turn right onto Boardman Street to rejoin the WNEG.
  • Northbound from Sheffield: At the intersection of Boardman Street and Kellogg Road, turn left onto Kellogg Road. Continue for 0.6 miles, then turn right onto US-7 North. Continue for 2.1 miles, then rejoin the WNEG by continuing straight at the intersection of Brookside Road and US-7.

Massachusetts – Lenox Area:

Hubbard Street (crosses US Route 7 and MA 20) has been dead-ended at US Route 7

  • Southbound in Lenox – at intersection of East St. and Hubbard Ave. continue straight on East St. until the intersection with Walker St.  Turn right on Walker St. and proceed to the center of Lenox to rejoin the main WNEG route.
  • Northbound In Lenox – at intersection of West St. and Stockbridge Rd. turn right on Walker St.  Proceed on Walker St. through intersection with US Route 7 to East St.  Turn left on East St. and rejoin main WNEG route in less then half-mile.

Ride With GPS Map Data

Here are ‘Ride With GPS’ digital maps for the Western New England Greenway, by state:

Northbound:

** See the note above regarding a recent road closure in Lenox, MA (otherwise – this map is accurate):

Southbound maps:

** See the note above regarding a recent road closure in Lenox, MA (otherwise – this map is accurate):

Alternate Routes

Here are some suggested alternate routes that may bring you through village centers / additional services.

Manchester, VT Alternate: bike travel and amenities:

Bennington, VT History and Services – Northbound:

Bennington, VT History and Services – Southbound:

Here are ‘Ride With GPS’ digital maps for the Western New England Greenway, that correspond to printed maps 2 thru 5, including points of interest.  You’ll notice when you open the links below there are two alternate routes:

  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 2
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 3
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 3A   3A Alternate Route goes up Mt. Greylock before rejoining our route in Williamstown)
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 3A   3A Alternate Route Northbound ‘Bennington Sights & Services’ leaves / rejoins the WNEG around Bennington
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 3A   3A Alternate Route Southbound ‘Bennington Sights & Services’ leaves / rejoins the WNEG around Bennington
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 4
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 4A  4A Alternate Route goes by several gorgeous lakes north of Fair Haven where there are two state campgrounds before rejoining the route at Orwell.
  • Ride With GPS / Western New England Greenway – Map 5

 

The Western New England Greenway is U.S. Bicycle Route 7, a  multi-segment, multi-state bike route that links New York City and Montreal.  It follows mostly low-volume, low-speed roads throughout CT, MA and VT so that you’ll enjoy a relaxing and invigorating ride.

Enjoy numerous state parks, historic and cultural sites and lots of beautiful scenery along the way!

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