12 Scenic Trails To Explore In Massachusetts, One For Each Month Of The Year

Hiking is one of the best ways to get some fresh air and exercise and take in some of the best scenery offered around the state. In the coming year, we suggest you take a hike along these scenic trails in Massachusetts and we have listed one for each month of the year.

Mohawk Trail State Forest, Cold River Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339, USA

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Start off the new year by exploring the Mohawk Trail State Forest which turns into a wonderland come wintertime. If there's snow on the ground and you have snowshoes, feel free to bring those and hit the trails. While there are several trails in this state forest, the 4.7-mile Mahican-Mohawk Trail to Indian Trail Loop is a good choice.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the Mahican-Mohawk Trail to Indian Trail Loop.

Notchview | The Trustees of Reservations, 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MA 01270, USA

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Valentine's Day is in February so why not take a hike through a romantic setting. Notchview Reservation in Windsor is known for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing but it also has a 1.9-mile loop trail to explore the gorgeous property. Go for a walk or perhaps go snowshoeing with your loved one here.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the trail at Notchview Reservation.

Royalston State Forest, Royalston, MA 01368, USA

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With any luck come March, the snow will start to melt and waterfalls will be flowing. This month may be a good time to take a hike to see the impressive falls at Royalston State Forest. Take the moderate 2.7.-mile Tully Trail with 524 feet of overall elevation gain. You may encounter roots and rocks along this trail so make sure that you are wearing a good pair of hiking boots!

Visit AllTrails to learn more about Tully Trail.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505, USA

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Spring brings flowers and what better place to see flowers in bloom than at Tower Hill Botanic Garden? Bring the family and take a picturesque one-mile loop trail along which you'll encounter plenty of flowers and wildlife.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the Tower Hill Botanic Garden Loop Trail.

Bash Bish Falls State Park, Falls Rd, Mt Washington, MA 01258, USA

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Located close to Mount Washington is Bash Bish Falls State Park where you can take a gorgeous 2.1-mile trail with an overlook and twin waterfalls that cascade into a pool below. It's quite a stunning trail!

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the Bash Bish Falls Trail.

Boardwalk Road, Boardwalk Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA

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As summertime approaches, it's time to head to the coast and to one of the most spectacular coastal hikes in the state! Located on the Cape, the Sandwich Boardwalk is 1,350 feet long and spans across Mill Creek as it leads hikers to the beach. This is one of the most beautiful hikes in Massachusetts.

Read our previous coverage to learn about the Sandwich Boardwalk and a couple of other Boardwalk hikes on Cape Cod.

World's End, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

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Located on a 251-acre peninsula in Hingham, World's End offers a serene escape from the city. Walk through rolling landscape and along the shore and take in some of the most stunning views of Boston in the distance.

Read our previous coverage to learn about World's End Trail.

Great Island, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA

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Beaches can get rather crowded in the summer but not at Great Island in Wellfleet. The only catch is, you have to hike there. Take a 1.9-mile out-and-back trail to this unspoiled beach along Cape Cod Bay and take in the scenery along the way. Sunsets are also spectacular here.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about Great Island Trail.

The Knob, Falmouth, MA 02543, USA

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One of the most breathtaking hikes you can take in Massachusetts is to The Knob in Falmouth. Located in the Cornelia Carey Sanctuary, you'll take the easy 0.9-mile Quisset Harbor Loop Trail to get there. This is another location that offers spectacular sunsets, so plan your trek out here accordingly.

Read our previous coverage to learn about The Knob.

Taconic Trail State Park, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA

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October is the perfect time for leaf-peeping around the state, and what better way to see the leaves in all their colorful glory than to head to the mountains! Located in Taconic Trail State Park, the Fitch and RRR Brooks Trails create a 4.2-mile loop that will take you past a river and to areas where you can view the area's sea of colorful leaves.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the trails at Taconic Trail State Park.

Middlesex Fells Reservation, 4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180, USA

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Located in Stoneham, the Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop is an 8.1-mile trail that takes hikers past a lake and to a viewpoint where you can see Boston in the distance. It's a long trail but you don't have to do the entire length to enjoy the views.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop.

Wells State Park Road, Wells State Park Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA

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The 1,400-acre Wells State Park in Sturbridge turns into a wonderland after it snows. You can take the North and South Trail, a 3.8-mile loop, through the tranquil forest and take in the natural scenery along the way.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about this hike at Wells State Park.

What do you think of these scenic trails in Massachusetts? Have you hiked any of them? What other scenic trails would you suggest? Let your fellow readers know in the comments. Happy hiking!