12 Trails In Massachusetts You Must Take If You Love The Outdoors
There’s something about heading into the wild that makes the stress of everyday life seem miles away…even if you only have time for an hour or two of hiking. These awesome trails will show you a side of Massachusetts that you’ve never seen before. We’ve included plenty of hikes that are accessible enough to let the whole family strike off together, and a few that will challenge even the most experienced of woodland explorers.
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Located in the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, this trail leads to an observation tower overlooking the Ipswich River.
If you want the full experience, set aside a month or two – this trail runs for 2,000 miles across 14 states.
This Concord park was the site of the first battle of the revolutionary war.
Located in Stoneham, Middlesex Fells Reservation encompasses 2,575 acres of beautiful wilderness.
The Blue Hills Reservation covers over 7,000 acres and includes over 125 miles of trails.
This trail is one of four hiking paths that wind through the 3,000 acres of Harold Parker State Forest.
The trail will lead you past Hingham Harbor and the Weir River.
On clear days, you can spy the Boston skyline and Mount Monadnock in the distance.
Holt Hill is the highest point in Essex County.
Lover's Leap is a stony canyon that boasts 70-foot granite walls.
Mount Norwottuck trail is only about 3.2 miles, but will take you to the summit of the mountain. On the way back, the Horse Caves trail winds around beautiful stone ledges that provide great views of the surrounding landscape.
The trail is well-maintained and perfect for less experienced hikers.
Have you tackled any of these trails? Do you have any other favorites? Let us know!
