Certain trails around the Bay State are quite popular and can get a bit crowded. We may have run into more than enough people on trails through the Blue Hills or Bash Bish Falls State Park. If you’re like me and prefer more solitude while you hike, there’s a little-known trail that provides an unexpectedly magical hike in Massachusetts. With a historical site and a river, the October Farm Riverfront trail is as fascinating as it is scenic, and you won’t encounter many other people there. Come with us on this outdoor adventure on this unique hiking trail in Massachusetts. But before you leave, I suggest that you subscribe to AllTrails+ for easy navigation as you trek. 

October Farm Riverfront is an 80-acre preserve located in the town of Concord. It is overseen by both the Town of Concord and The Land Trust.
October Farm Riverfront, 265 Balls Hill Rd, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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A network of trails meanders through the preserve and there is one mile of riverfront along the beautiful Concord River.
October Farm Riverfront
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Take the October Farm Loop for an easy hike that experiences very light foot traffic. In fact, you may be hard-pressed to find anyone else along this trail.
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This 2.1-mile loop trail is ideal for hiking and birding year-round as well as snowshoeing in the winter. Along the way, there is plenty of stunning scenery, views, and a historic site.
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The most fascinating part of this trail is the stone canoe house that was built into the hillside in 1910. It was part of a farm that once stood on the property. William Brewster, Mass Audubon's very first president had purchased Ball Hill in the late-1800s for preservation, turning part of it into a farm.
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Although Brewster had built a farmhouse, he spent more time in a cabin along the river. You can see the cabin's foundation on this hike and explore the canoe house which still stands.
October Farm Riverfront
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This little-known hike is as serene as it is fascinating. If you love history and enjoy solitude, the October Farm Loop trail is the perfect hike for you.
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Have you ventured out on this unexpectedly magical hike in Massachusetts before? What are your favorite places to hike around the Bay State? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about the October Farm Riverfront, visit the Concord Land Conservation Trust’s website.

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Melanie J. | June 03, 2024

What are some more unique hiking trails in Massachusetts?

After you’ve trekked the October Farm Loop, here are some more unique hiking trails In Massachusetts that we recommend:

  • Great Blue Hill via Skyline Trail, Milton
  • Mount Watatic and Nutting Hill via Wapack Trail, Ashburnham
  • Bash Bish Falls Trail, Mount Washington
  • Mount Greylock via Bellows Pipe Trail, Adams
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation, 4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham
  • Rock Circuit Trail Loop, Melrose
  • Bellows Pipe Loop Trail, North Adams
  • Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop, Stoneham
  • Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Princeton
  • Charles River Pathway Short Loop, Cambridge
  • Boston Harbor and Castle Island, Boston

Be sure to check out our previous article highlighting more unique hiking trails in Massachusetts. 

What are some historic sites in Massachusetts?

If you’re a history buff looking for your next adventure, check out these historic sites in Massachusetts that will blow your mind.

  • House of Seven Gables, Salem
  • Boston Women's Memorial, Boston
  • Bartlett Farm, Salisbury
  • Veterans War Memorial Tower, Adams
  • The Mount (Edith Wharton's Home), Lenox
  • Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord
  • Brandt Point Lighthouse, Nantucket
  • Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls
  • Old State House, Boston
  • Plymouth Rock, Plymouth

You’ll want to read our article telling you more about these historic sites in Massachusetts.

Are there more magical places in Massachusetts worth visiting?

Absolutely! There are lots of magical places in Massachusetts that belong on your list, and these are the ones we like the best:

  • Hammond Castle, Gloucester
  • Garden in the Woods, Framingham
  • Bancroft Tower Castle, Worcester
  • Northampton Meadows, Northampton
  • Santarella Gingerbread House, Tyringham
  • Red Maple Swamp Trail, Eastham
  • Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams
  • Gray’s Beach Boardwalk, Dennis
  • Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston
  • Purgatory Chasm State Park, Sutton

Here’s an article featuring more magical places in Massachusetts that we love.

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