Hop In Your Car And Take The Central Hills Loop For An Incredible 57-Mile Scenic Drive In Massachusetts
The Bay State is home to numerous country roads that will take your breath away any time of year, but this 57-mile scenic drive that starts and ends in New Salem is truly gorgeous. Next time you’re looking for a way to take in all that Massachusetts’ nature has to offer, hop in your car and take the under-appreciated Central Hills Loop on US-202. This scenic highway drive will take you by amazing scenes like forests, foliage, and second to none views of the Quabbin Reservoir. For an underrated scenic drive in Massachusetts, don’t pass up the 57-mile-long Central Hills Loop starting and ending in New Salem.
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This underrated scenic drive starts in New Salem and takes you through towns like Pelham, Belchertown, Ware, Hardwick, and Nichewaug before taking you back to beautiful New Salem.
Besides the forests and incredible overlooks along the way, you'll also see Quabbin Reservoir—the largest inlet body of water in our state—in the background, making for a truly picturesque backdrop for your drive.
Next time you're looking for a leisurely drive through some of Massachusetts' most incredible scenery, hop in your car and take the highly underrated Central Hills Loop in New Salem.
To view the entire route of Central Hills Loop on Google Maps, click here.
Have you ever driven this 57-mile scenic drive in New Salem? What time of year did you go? Was it as breathtaking as these photos make it look? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
Address: US-202, New Salem, MA, USA
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
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