Hike the Newest Trail Through the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve for an Unforgettable Adventure

We’re never far from our next adventure in Massachusetts, especially if we’re looking for an epic hike. While it’s been a few years since its official ribbon-cutting ceremony, the newest hiking trail at the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve still might be a bit of a secret unless you’re a local. The forest trail promises plenty of breathtaking natural scenery, quiet if you hike at the right time of the day, and an unforgettable adventure, making it worthy of a spot on your bucket list.

The Bioreserve Loop Trail isn’t technically new. Rather, it’s a combination of smaller trails that create the 20-mile loop that meanders through the 16,000-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve in Fall River. If you’re up for an epic adventure and have enough time, around 6.5 hours, you can easily knock out the trail in a day, or you can explore as far as you want and turn around.

If you’ve never been to the bioreserve, type 2929 Blossom Rd., Fall River, MA, into your GPS. The directions will lead you to the main parking lot and the trailhead.  While the trail earns an easy rating, come prepared with bug spray (if in season), plenty of water and snacks, and sturdy hiking shoes. One downside of the trail is there are no bathrooms.

The trail gets incredibly muddy after it rains, so keep that in mind, and dress for the weather. Some hikers recommend bringing hiking poles to make navigating the rockier areas of the trail easier. The kid- and dog-friendly (remember to keep him leashed) trail is also popular with runners and bikers, so you never know who you’ll run into during your hike.

To avoid running out of daylight, consider leaving in the morning if you plan to go the entire 20 miles. The pretty path leads through the forest and to such areas as Copicut Woods, Copicut Reservoir, Cedar Swamp, and the Ledge in Assonet. Watch for little surprises like fairy houses, maybe a gnome or two, and fairy-tale footbridges. Colorful wildflowers add a pop of color during the warmer months, and you might cross paths with deer and other wildlife.

Have you hiked the newest trail at the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve in Fall River? What did you think? Do you have any advice for those who want to hike it? Let us know in the comments! Explore more of this unique town near Boston, and book a Vrbo to make it an overnight or weekend getaway.