While there are so many places in the Bay State to take an interesting nature hike, this trail in Cohasset needs to be on your bucket list. Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail is nestled inside a nature reservation with the same name. Exploring Whitney and Thayer Woods on an easy yet enchanting hiking trail is the best way to escape into Massachusetts’ nature. While this trail is rated as easy and won’t take too much out of you, it features incredible views, including remnants from the ice age. Get ready to escape into an enchanted forest on the Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail that’s maintained by The Trustees.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Whitney and Thayer Woods is operating under normal hours, although they require visitors to follow social distancing guidelines. To learn more about The Trustees’ guidelines and their response to coronavirus, click here.

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Have you ever gone hiking through Whitney and Thayer Woods? Was it like being lost in an enchanted forest? 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!

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