The Bay State is home to numerous country roads that will take your breath away any time of year, but this 57-mile scenic drive that starts and ends in New Salem is truly gorgeous. Next time you're looking for a way to take in all that Massachusetts' nature has to offer, hop in your car and take the under-appreciated Central Hills Loop on US-202. This scenic highway drive will take you by amazing scenes like forests, foliage, and second-to-none views of the Quabbin Reservoir. For an underrated scenic drive, don't pass up the 57-mile-long Central Hills Loop in Massachusetts which starts and ends in New Salem. So grab some great road trip snacks and let's go!

Welcome to Central Hills Loop in Massachusetts!

While there are plenty of beautiful byways and highways to drive, this 57-mile scenic byway in Masachhusetts is second to none.

This underrated scenic drive in Massachusetts starts in New Salem and takes you through towns like Pelham, Belchertown, Ware, Hardwick, and Nichewaug before taking you back to beautiful New Salem.

We all know that fall foliage in New England is absolutely breathtaking, and this scenic drive is one of the best ways to view it.

While taking Central Hills Loop in the fall is spectacular, this underrated scenic drive is breathtaking any time of year.

Besides the forests and incredible overlooks along the way, you'll also see Quabbin Reservoir—the largest inlet body of water in our state—in the background, making for a truly picturesque backdrop for your drive.

There are plenty of photo-worthy opportunities along this drive, so make sure to bring your camera!

Next time you're looking for a leisurely drive through some of Massachusetts' most incredible scenery, hop in your car and take the highly underrated Central Hills Loop in New Salem.

To view the entire route of Central Hills Loop in Massachusetts on Google Maps, check out our customizable map.

Have you ever driven the 57-mile Central Hills Loop in Massachusetts, a scenic drive that starts and ends in New Salem? What time of year did you go? Was it as breathtaking as these photos make it look? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments and don’t forget to 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!