Norwottuck Rail-trail (Mass Central Section)
One of Massachusetts? favorite rail-trails, the Norwottuck Rail-Trail is heavily used by commuting college students and by outdoor enthusiasts looking for a user-friendly trail. Surface: Asphalt. Location: Hampshire County. trails.com
Northfield Mountain Cross-country Ski Area
About Northfield Mountain Northfield Mountain is a four-season recreation destination with a wide variety of environmental and recreation programs. Public access to the land was mandated as a part the building of the r... bostoncentral.com
Robinson State Park
This out-and-back hike skirts the steep bluffs above the Westfield River, providing a surprising amount of solitude for a park just seven miles from downtown Springfield. But it?s bigger than it looks?Robinson has over 800 ac... trails.com
Chesterfield Gorge
What do you get when you take the feisty Westfield River and squeeze it through the upright walls of a narrow rocky canyon? You have to see for yourself. Chesterfield Gorge is more of a destination than a hike. Youre not goin... trails.com
Daughters Of The American Revolution (Dar) State Forest*
Campground sits ona ridge between a lake and a scenic wetland; miles of trails and swimming beach. Flush toilets, showers; no hookups. trailpeak.com
Notchview Reservation
Twenty-seven miles of trails traverse 3,108 acres of high-elevation woodlands, dense evergreen stands, hilltop fields, and clear, swiftflowing streams. But Notchview is best known as a cross-country ski mecca. trails.com
Brooks Woodland Preserve
Follow miles of footpaths and old farm roads through a massive expanse of diverse forest, pristine streams, and wetlands. thetrustees.org