There’s nothing better than reconnecting with nature. We’ve gathered a list of some of the best hiking trails in Massachusetts so that you can plan your next foray into the wilderness.
- Hiking along the Mohawk Trail in western Massachusetts affords gorgeous views and glorious fresh air in all seasons.
Flickr/MOTT Click here for more information on the Mohawk Trail Region.
- Hiking Mount Holyoke, a.k.a. Skinner Mountain, in Hadley is sure to put a glow in your cheeks, both from exertion (it’s not a hike recommended for beginners) and the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Flickr/MOTT Click here for Mount Holyoke Range State Park.
- Hiking the Pine Hills in Plymouth is an adventure the whole family can enjoy. There are lots of easier trails that smaller children and inexperienced adventurers can handle without a problem.
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- For those of us looking for a less vertical hike, the coastal wetlands at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport are a great place to wander and take in the beauty of nature. There are more than 4,700 acres of beach, dunes, cranberry bogs, forest, and freshwater marsh to explore.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Click here for more information on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
- Mt. Greylock offers all sorts of hiking options, from deep woodland rambles, to sky-high summit scrambles. Pick a direction and just start walking – you won’t be disappointed.
Flickr/Bob P.B. Click here for more information on Mount Greylock State Reservation.
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- The snowy forests of Notchview in Windsor make for a magical hiking setting. Explore some of the 3,000 acres of the picturesque nature reserve.
Flickr/MOTT Click here for more information on Notchview.
- A trip up Monument Mountain in Great Barrington is sure to stir your sense of adventure. The summit offers a panoramic view of Southern Berkshire County, and many trails lead through picturesque white pine and oak forests.
Flickr/MOTT Click here for more information on Monument Mountain.
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- Brooks Woodland Preserve offers more than 13 miles of trails accessible from different locations throughout Petersham. You’ll encounter old stone walls, lovely patches of maidenhair ferns, and six 19th century farmsteads during your ramble through the woods.
Flickr/diane cordell Click here for more information on Brooks Woodland Preserve.
- Hiking to the beautiful and historic North Bridge in Minute Man National Historic Park in Concord is exercise for your body and your knowledge of Massachusetts history. This was the spot where the first battle of the Revolutionary War was fought.
Flickr/smilla4 Click here for more information on Minute Man National Historical Park.
- A trek to the Solstice Stones on Holt Hill in the Ward Reservation, Andover, will be rewarded with a stunning view of the countryside and a chance to rest on these peculiar stones.
Flickr/Sean Benham Click here for more information on Ward Reservation.
- Wander around the Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro for a peaceful and beautiful afternoon. The area is maintained by Mass Audubon and is a perfect natural refuge.
Flickr/Matt Click here for more information on Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Hiking the Skyline Trail in Middlesex Fells is convenient and fun. This seven-mile path is located just 30 minutes from the city.
Flickr/Lizard10979 Click here for more information on the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
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- The Acorn Trail at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle is a hidden hiking treasure. Tucked away in the dense woodlands of the state park, this narrow and winding path will take you through lovely meadows and over gentle hills.
Flickr/Peter Lee Click here for more information at Great Brook Farm State Park.
We know there are dozens more amazing hiking trails to be found all across the state, so where’s your favorite hiking spot in Massachusetts? What do you think are the best hiking trails in Massachusetts? Let us know! If you like unique places, chances are you’ll love these nine one-of-a-kind hiking trails in Massachusetts.
Flickr/MOTT
Click here for more information on the Mohawk Trail Region.
Click here for Mount Holyoke Range State Park.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Click here for more information on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
Flickr/Bob P.B.
Click here for more information on Mount Greylock State Reservation.
Click here for more information on Notchview.
Click here for more information on Monument Mountain.
Flickr/diane cordell
Click here for more information on Brooks Woodland Preserve.
Flickr/smilla4
Click here for more information on Minute Man National Historical Park.
Flickr/Sean Benham
Click here for more information on Ward Reservation.
Flickr/Matt
Click here for more information on Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary.
Flickr/Lizard10979
Click here for more information on the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Flickr/Peter Lee
Click here for more information at Great Brook Farm State Park.
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Address: Mohawk Trail, MA, USAAddress: Mt Holyoke, Hadley, MA 01035, USAAddress: Pine Hills, Plymouth, MA 02360, USAAddress: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Refuge Rd, Newbury, MA 01951, USAAddress: Mount Greylock, Adams, MA 01220, USAAddress: Dalton, MA 01226, USAAddress: Monument Mountain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230, USAAddress: Petersham, MA 01366, USAAddress: Minute Man National Historical Park, 250 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USAAddress: 34 Prospect Rd #42, Andover, MA 01810, USAAddress: 1417 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703, USAAddress: Skyline Trail, Stoneham, MA, USAAddress: Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741, USA
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best hiking trails in Massachusetts July 03, 2020 Beth Price-Williams Which hikes in Massachusetts are short and sweet? On the hunt for where to hike in Massachusetts? Well, if you like trails that are short and sweet, you have no shortage of choices. Solstice Stones Trail in Andover, for example, requires just about 30 to 45 minutes of hiking that will lead you to the top of Holt Hill. There, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Massachusetts countryside. Bring a picnic lunch, so you can relax and enjoy the views. Bring the kiddos along when you visit Bristol Blake State Reservation in Norfolk, which boasts a series of beautiful walking trails. The trails are predominately flat, including a boardwalk, making them ideal to bring along a stroller. What are the best waterfall hikes in Massachusetts? Waterfalls and hiking just go hand-in-hand, and you’ll find a slew of beautiful waterfall hikes in Massachusetts. If you prefer your hikes short and sweet, you can’t go wrong when you set off on the half-mile Doane’s Falls Trail in Royalston. The masterpiece of the picturesque hike is, of course, the cascading waterfall. For sensational views of Tannery Falls in Savoy, you’ll have to hike about 20 minutes. The trail to the waterfall is predominately downhill, making it a pretty easy trek at least half of the time. Tannery Falls features two tiers – one cascading 60 feet and the other tumbling 80 feet. For the best views, visit after a rainfall. What are the most beautiful lakes in Massachusetts? Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder, but some of the most beautiful hikes are also the best hikes in Massachusetts. Stony Ledge Trail, which leads to the top of Mount Greylock, might just earn props as the state’s most beautiful hike. The trail spans just under four miles, which usually takes a maximum of three hours to complete, and leads through forested areas and meadows. Enjoy the beauty of a waterfall when you set off on the Glendale Falls Waterfall Staircase Trail, which spans just .03 of a mile.
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best hiking trails in Massachusetts
July 03, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
Which hikes in Massachusetts are short and sweet? On the hunt for where to hike in Massachusetts? Well, if you like trails that are short and sweet, you have no shortage of choices. Solstice Stones Trail in Andover, for example, requires just about 30 to 45 minutes of hiking that will lead you to the top of Holt Hill. There, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Massachusetts countryside. Bring a picnic lunch, so you can relax and enjoy the views. Bring the kiddos along when you visit Bristol Blake State Reservation in Norfolk, which boasts a series of beautiful walking trails. The trails are predominately flat, including a boardwalk, making them ideal to bring along a stroller. What are the best waterfall hikes in Massachusetts? Waterfalls and hiking just go hand-in-hand, and you’ll find a slew of beautiful waterfall hikes in Massachusetts. If you prefer your hikes short and sweet, you can’t go wrong when you set off on the half-mile Doane’s Falls Trail in Royalston. The masterpiece of the picturesque hike is, of course, the cascading waterfall. For sensational views of Tannery Falls in Savoy, you’ll have to hike about 20 minutes. The trail to the waterfall is predominately downhill, making it a pretty easy trek at least half of the time. Tannery Falls features two tiers – one cascading 60 feet and the other tumbling 80 feet. For the best views, visit after a rainfall. What are the most beautiful lakes in Massachusetts? Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder, but some of the most beautiful hikes are also the best hikes in Massachusetts. Stony Ledge Trail, which leads to the top of Mount Greylock, might just earn props as the state’s most beautiful hike. The trail spans just under four miles, which usually takes a maximum of three hours to complete, and leads through forested areas and meadows. Enjoy the beauty of a waterfall when you set off on the Glendale Falls Waterfall Staircase Trail, which spans just .03 of a mile.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
On the hunt for where to hike in Massachusetts? Well, if you like trails that are short and sweet, you have no shortage of choices. Solstice Stones Trail in Andover, for example, requires just about 30 to 45 minutes of hiking that will lead you to the top of Holt Hill. There, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Massachusetts countryside. Bring a picnic lunch, so you can relax and enjoy the views.
Bring the kiddos along when you visit Bristol Blake State Reservation in Norfolk, which boasts a series of beautiful walking trails. The trails are predominately flat, including a boardwalk, making them ideal to bring along a stroller.
What are the best waterfall hikes in Massachusetts?
Waterfalls and hiking just go hand-in-hand, and you’ll find a slew of beautiful waterfall hikes in Massachusetts. If you prefer your hikes short and sweet, you can’t go wrong when you set off on the half-mile Doane’s Falls Trail in Royalston. The masterpiece of the picturesque hike is, of course, the cascading waterfall.
For sensational views of Tannery Falls in Savoy, you’ll have to hike about 20 minutes. The trail to the waterfall is predominately downhill, making it a pretty easy trek at least half of the time. Tannery Falls features two tiers – one cascading 60 feet and the other tumbling 80 feet. For the best views, visit after a rainfall.
What are the most beautiful lakes in Massachusetts?
Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder, but some of the most beautiful hikes are also the best hikes in Massachusetts. Stony Ledge Trail, which leads to the top of Mount Greylock, might just earn props as the state’s most beautiful hike. The trail spans just under four miles, which usually takes a maximum of three hours to complete, and leads through forested areas and meadows.
Enjoy the beauty of a waterfall when you set off on the Glendale Falls Waterfall Staircase Trail, which spans just .03 of a mile.
