Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a 640-acre hardwood forest with jagged, rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes, and a rambling section of the Saugus River. Seven rocky hills, over 200 feet high, provide vistas of Boston, ... bostoncentral.com
Ravenswood Park
Long treasured by residents of Gloucester and neighboring towns, Ravenswood Park offers a tranquil wooded setting for walking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing along almost ten miles of trails and carriage paths. E... bostoncentral.com
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts
At 2,800 acres, this is Massachusetts Audubon?s largest sanctuary, covering woods, meadows and wetlands, including the Great Wenham Swamp, the largest freshwater wetland on the north shore. This loop tours the sanctuary?s ope... trails.com
Boxford State Forest, Danvers, Massachusetts
This walk through the woods doesn?t offer steep climbs or views, but for its proximity to civilization, Boxford State Forest offers quiet trails and glassy ponds, with signs of beaver, deer, and birds all around. The path tra... trails.com
The North Shore: Beauty And The Beach, Salem, Massachusetts
For Bostonians the North Shore, which is roughly the area between Salem (immediately north of Boston) and Newburyport near the New Hampshire border, has long been a favorite quick escape. For New Yorkers it?s a slightly longe... trails.com
North Shore: Marblehead, Ma, Marblehead, Massachusetts
If you?ve visited the rugged coastlines of Devon and Cornwall in southwestern England you?ll understand why the first settlers in Marblehead felt at home there. They were fishermen from Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands... trails.com
Ipswitch River Wildlife Sanctuary
Starting from the parking area you begin your 3 mile loop on Bradstreet Lane. At the next T intersection you can turn left onto Drumlin Hill Trail and at the fork, bear right onto Stone Bridge Trail. You will cross a few s... trailpeak.com
North Shore: Salem, Ma, Salem, Massachusetts
Some couples like to combine their weekend retreats with exploring the past. If you want to get the feel of a colonial city that did not change much for several hundred years, Salem is a good destination. When change did come... trails.com
Appleton Farms Grass Rides, Hamilton, Massachusetts
The reservation offers a nice combination of fields, wetlands, and wooded areas comprised of pine, oak, maple, cedar, and my personal favorite, the dark-green majestic hemlock. I have seen a number of ruffed grouse here and m... trails.com
Salem When It Ruled The Waves, Salem, Massachusetts
The days of sail still tweak our imaginations with the adventure of exotic ports, but there?s no need to book an ocean voyage to recapture that spirit. Only 17 miles from Boston, Salem dominated the American trade with the Fa... trails.com
Worlds End Reservation, Hingham, Massachusetts
It?s easy to see why this area has been dubbed World?s End. Wide carriage roads wind high up through rolling meadows, providing ocean vistas and Boston skyline views. Fredrick Law Olmsted, designer of New York City?s Central ... trails.com
Agassiz Rock, Manchester, Massachusetts
Louis Agassiz (1807?1873), professor of natural history at Harvard University, used Agassiz Rock to support his theory, which was controversial at the time, of glacial movement. This reservation provides an excellent example ... trails.com
Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, Massachusetts
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 part o... trails.com
Coolidge Reservation Trail, Manchester-by-the-sea, Massachusetts
Come on a Saturday when the Great Lawn is open and relax for a while, taking in the magnificent view. Established in 1992, Coolidge Reservation is one of the Trustees of Reservations? newer ones. It has two very different par... trails.com
Brooksby Farm
Brooksby Farm is an 275-acre working farm, managed by the City of Peabody. Brooksby Farm is a fun place to visit almost any time of the year. Pick your own fruits including strawberries in June, blueberries and raspber... bostoncentral.com
Maritime Massachusetts Bike Tour
Pedal stunning headlands and woodlands through the storied history of Rockport, Gloucester, Newburyport, Ipswich, and Salem. This region has a tremendous combination of cultural and natural diversity that would be ha... adventurefinder.com
Willowdale Mill, Hamilton, Massachusetts
Adjacent to the sprawling grounds of Bradley W. Palmer State Park lie the smaller, lesser-known trails of Willowdale Mill, a property of the Essex County Greenbelt Association. Once the site of a nineteenth-century textile mi... trails.com
Ellisville Harbor State Park, Plymouth, Massachusetts
An ocean ramble at the southern end of Plymouth overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this park spans 101 acres of meadow, salt marsh, woodlands, and wide-open beachhead. One of the most scenic overlooks can actually be experienced from ... trails.com