It’s always fun to explore your home state, whether via a scenic drive, one of our curated road trips, or heading to a small town. Another incredible way to explore the state is by foot. The Midstate Trail in Massachusetts provides a wonderful way to get exercise, fresh air, and see the state in ways you never thought possible. It’s also a wonderful trail that leads to other trails around the state.

Between the New Hampshire and Rhode Island borders through Central Massachusetts, the Midstate Trail shows some of the most extraordinary scenery in the Bay State.
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The length of this trail is 92 miles and provides a wonderful pilgrimage through rolling hills, forests, historical sites, state parks, and more. It's a great way to connect with the state's natural beauty.
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The Midstate Trail is marked by yellow triangles, so look out for those to make sure you're on the correct trail. However, you have the opportunity to veer off onto other trails for further exploration if you would like.
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If you hike the entire length of the trail, you'll pass through the towns of Douglas, Sutton, Oxford, Charleton, Spencer, Leicester, Oakham, Rutland, Barre, Hubbardston, Princeton, Westminster, Ashburnham, and Ashby.
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Notable sites along the route include Hodges Village Dam, Moose Hill, and the ruins of a historic work camp. On top of that, the highest point along the way is Mount Wachusett at an elevation of just over 2,000 feet.
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While the entire length of the trail is 92 miles, it's easy enough for most people to enjoy. And, of course, you don't have to do the entire trek - you can hike as little or as much of it as you'd like.
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Wouldn't you love to see views like this? Well, you can along the Midstate Trail in Massachusetts!
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The Midstate Trail in Massachusetts is an incredible way to explore the state. Have you trekked along this trail before? If you have, tell us about your experience in the comments. To learn more, head to the Midstate Trail website.

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