Great Brook Farm
Barn tours run daily and public tours on the weekends; both available with reservations through the month of October. There are over 20 miles of trails available for walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback ride... bostoncentral.com
Weston Ski Track
A ski center designed to give people in the Greater Boston area the chance to alpine ski, cross country ski and snowshoe close to home. Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center serving the Boston area... trailpeak.com
Walden Pond
Quoted from MA State Parks web site:" Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. His experience at Walden provided the material for the book Walden, which is credited with helpin to insp... swimmingholes.org
Estabrook Woods / Punkatasset Conservation Land, Concord,...
With almost 1200 acres of woodlands, hills, ledges, and swamp, Estabrook Woods is a much-loved doggie destination. The Woods are a conglomeration of lands owned mostly by the town of Concord, a local land trust, and Harvar... trailpeak.com
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford
Begins in Chelmsford at the Lowell/Chelmsford line, near Cross Point, passes through Chelmsford Center, and ends at Rt. 225 in Westford. This part of the trail covers a stretch of 6.8 miles. traillink.com
Hammond Pond Reservation
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Hammond Pond, a wooded reservation with a large, scenic pond, is located in the Chestnut Hill section of ... wildernet.com
Cutler Park
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * The marsh and small lake attract over 100 species of birds which make Cutler Park a prime spot for nature study. Other activities suitab... trailpeak.com
Breakheart Reservation
With hardwood forests, two lakes, seven rocky outcroppings, and a rambling section along the Saugus River, the 640-acre Breakheart Reservation is loved by many a dog from the Boston area. The natural resources that are par... trailpeak.com
Noanet Woodlands
Diversity of terrain is what makes Noanet so special; swamplands, brooks, millponds, a waterfall, upland forests, and a 387-foot peak can all be found here. These features provide excellent nature study as well as hiking, jog... trails.com
Charles River Bikeway
This fertile, 478-acre impoundment is located approximately one mile west of Boston City Hall. While the surrounding urban countryside is heavily developed, the immediate shoreline has been preserved as a greenbelt parkway... trailpeak.com
Cross Country Skiing - Boston, Massachusetts
As relaxing as an excercise can be, cross-country skiing gives you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and become one with Mother Nature. Learn the correct skiing techniques and gain confidence during the course of this 2-... luxergy.com
Assabet River Rail-trail
The Assabet River Rail Trail provides a forested escape from the surrounding urban bustle. Traveling 5.6 miles (with plans to expand it to 12 miles, the trail connects the towns of Hudson and Marlborough, and parallels the... traillink.com
Wachusett Reservoir And Reservation Trail, Boylston/west...
This loop takes you through some massive pine groves and skirts the shores of the Wachusett Reservoir?s equally expansive waters. Approximately 0.5 mile on this route has you hiking right at the water?s edge for dramatic v... trailpeak.com