Take A Stunning Hike Along Village Park Lakeside Trail, Hidden In A Tiny Massachusetts Park

While there are plenty of trails in Massachusetts, some can be quite strenuous. This easy hike in Swansea is short and sweet without sacrificing any views. Within Village Park, you’ll find Village Park Lakeside Trail, which is ideal for a simple, leisurely hike or mountain bike ride. Along the way, you’ll find a relaxing lake to sit beside that features a tiny waterfall. Most aren’t aware that this little trail even exists, but once you immerse yourself in this natural oasis, you’ll be glad you found it. For an easy lakeside hike in a Massachusetts hidden park, head to Village Park Lakeside Trail.

Welcome to Village Park Lakeside Trail!

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Tucked away in Swansea inside Village Park, you'll find this easy yet beautiful little lakeside trail.

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At just under a mile long, this trail is perfect for people without any hiking experience. If you wish to keep going, this trail also links up with other trails in the park.

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Even though this hike is short and sweet, you don't have to sacrifice any views. Since the trail is along a lake, you'll get to walk beside the water.

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At the end, you'll find a sweet little waterfall to sit and relax beside. There's so much to see on such a short hike.

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Hiding behind the trees is this pristine, tiny lake. You'll feel like you've escaped somewhere magical.

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Next time you're looking for an easy lakeside hike in Massachusetts, you need to head to Swansea and take Village Park Lakeside Trail. This is the perfect nature hike featuring a lake, that's easy as can be.

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Village Park Lakeside Trail can be a bit hard to find for first time visitors. To view a map of the trail, visit AllTrails right here.

Have you ever taken Village Park Lakeside Trail before? Did you sit beside the water? What did you think? 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!