Top Locations for Hiking in Massachusetts

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AErving State Forest

  • 200 East Main St.
    Route 2A, Erving, MA 01344, U.S.A.
  • +1 978 544 3939
  • Overview One of a cluster of state forests in the uplands east of the Connecticut River, Erving State Forest offers camping and daytime recreation on its 4,479 acres. A centerpiece of the state forest is Laurel Lake, named for the profuse mountain laurels that flower in springtime. There is swimming at a ... more on LLBean.com

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Erving State Forest
200 East Main St.
Route 2A, Erving, MA 01344, U.S.A.

BBeartown State Forest

  • 69 Blue Hill Road
    Monterey, MA 01245, U.S.A.
  • +1 413 528 0904
  • Overview The fourth-largest state forest in Massachusetts' Berkshire Hills, Beartown State Forest offers a compelling mix of activities year-round. A point of distinction at Beartown is year-round camping, unique among Massachusetts state forests. The 12 campsites are served by innovative solar composting... more on LLBean.com

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Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill Road
Monterey, MA 01245, U.S.A.

CMount Greylock State Reservation

  • Rockwell Road
    Lanesborough, MA 01237, U.S.A.
  • +1 413 499 4262
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Mount Greylock, in the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts, ascends 3,491 feet and is the state's highest peak. Created in 1898, the reservation was the first facility in the state's forest and park system and today covers 12,500 acres. The reservation includes the promontories of Mounts Prospec... more on LLBean.com

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Mount Greylock State Reservation
Rockwell Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237, U.S.A.

DMyles Standish State Forest

  • Cranberry Rd.
    S. Carver, Massachusetts, USA
  • +1 508 866 2526
4.5
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • What a lovely place to go camping! more on Yelp
  • I've camped at Myles Standish State Forest for the past three summers and each year I'm impressed by the cleanliness of the campsites, the maintenance ... more on Yelp

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Myles Standish State Forest
Cranberry Rd.
S. Carver, Massachusetts, USA

EMohawk Trail State Forest

  • Rte. 2
    Charlemont, Massachusetts, USA
  • +1 413 339 5504
  • Overview A clear, cold river cascades through Mohawk Trail State Forest along a pebbled streambed. In this rustic and natural setting, Mohawk Trail offers visitors a taste of real wilderness. In addition to its 56 campsites, the forest has 5 overnight log cabins. Mohawk Trail has over 18 miles of rivers a... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Mohawk Trail State Forest
Rte. 2
Charlemont, Massachusetts, USA

FIpswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

  • 87 Perkins Row
    Topsfield, MA 01983
  • 9788879264
5.0
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Beatiful property with a lot of different habitats to wander through and great for bird watching. If you belong to the Audobond society, you can rent ... more on Yelp
  • I've found their kids programs to be top notch. The kids love them, they are educational, the place is beautiful - and like Elaine said, the birds ... more on Yelp

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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983

GMinute Man National Historical Park

  • 174 Liberty St
    Concord, MA 01742
  • +1 978 369 6993
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Created in 1959, Minute Man National Historical Park (NHP) preserves and protects the significant historic sites, structures, properties, and landscapes associated with some of the first battles of the American Revolution. Today, Minute Man NHP consists of over 900 acres of land which wind along ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overview Dogs are allowed on all the paths and to all the markers here. The Battle Road path goes all the way through ... more on DogFriendly.com

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Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty St
Concord, MA 01742

HMohawk Trail State Forest

Mohawk Trail State Forest
  • Mohawk Trail State Forest
    PO BOX 7, Charlemont MA 01339
  • +1 413 339 5504
  • Highlights: parking, showers more
  • Overview Reservable May 4, 2007 through October 14, 2007A clear, cold river cascades through historic Mohawk Trail State Forest along a rocky streambed. In this rustic and natural setting, visitors can get a sense of what it was like when Native Americans inhabited the area. In addition to its 56 campsite... more on ReserveAmerica.com

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Mohawk Trail State Forest
Mohawk Trail State Forest
PO BOX 7, Charlemont MA 01339

IMinute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park
  • 174 Liberty St
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Park Headquarters (978) 369-6993
5.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center, guided tours, restrooms more
  • ...a beautiful place. We had a great visit. We lucked out with the weather which helped. Although there were some signs, it seems like there are lots of places along the way to park, but they weren't where we wanted to go (downtown Concord and the Old North Bridge). The area around the Old North ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The only minor disappointment was not being able to cross the North Bridge due to it being closed for rennovation. On the day I was there, it was very hot--otherwise ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty St
Concord, MA 01742

JGeorges Island


  • Boston,MA,02228
  • +1 617 223 8666
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • It's pretty rare that one gets to review an entire island, so I'm going to savor writing this almost as much as I savored the trip itself. Georges Island, ... more on Yelp
  • Overview Seven miles from downtown Boston, the 40-acre Georges Island serves as a transportation hub of the 34-island Boston Harbor Islands national park area.The island features Fort Warren, a National Historic Landmark and Civil War fort that was used as a prison for confederate soldiers. Guided tours o... more on GoCityKids.com

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Georges Island

Boston,MA,02228