Best Hiking Trails near Boston, MA

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. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming-all within reach of downtown Boston. Yo... recreation.gov

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Being a coastal city, you would think that the ocean would figure more prominently as a natural feature in Boston than a river could ever do. Then again, the Charles isn?t just any river. Once a corridor for trade, it is now ... trails.com

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The Essex National Heritage Area begins just 10 miles north of Boston and covers 500 square miles of eastern Massachusetts to the New Hampshire border. The Area includes hundreds of historical sites, miles of intact lands... recreation.gov

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A hike to the observation tower takes you through a variety of woodland terrain and affords a tremendous view at the top. The trails here are popular on the weekends, so plan accordingly. If you are hiking with young children... trails.com

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Rugged, unspoiled and off the tourist trail, Northern New England and Canada's Maritime Provinces reveal their unique charm, rich history and hidden secrets to the more intrepid traveller. Stunning natural beauty ser... adventurefinder.com

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Now, it's our pleasure to introduce a new way to travel, Bike Riders style. Now in addition to biking, you can also walk with us and enjoy the exhilaration of new vistas, flavors and discoveries under the power... abc-of-mountainbiking.com

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At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spi... recreation.gov

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A small lake in Cutler Park, Needham. The seven hundred acres known as Cutler Park comprise the largest remaining fresh water marsh on the middle Charles. Located in Needham and Dedham, the marsh and small lake attract ove... anglerweb.com

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The blue-blazed Cross Fells Trail is a good connecting trail between the eastern and western sections of the Middlesex Fells Reservation, because it touches every major trail in the reservation. trails.com

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A Lot of fast winding single track for MTB. Small but lots to explore. Snowshoe in the winter or walk/trailrunning as well. Directions: There are 2 parking lots on the west side of Mill St. trailpeak.com

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This 6 day tour includes mountains to wander over, Alander, Everett and Bear; a little of the Appalachian Trail; the area near Sages Ravine or the Ice Glen in Stockbridge and more! infohub.com

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Martha's Vineyard hiking tour: Oak Bluffs, Wascosims Rock, Aquinnah/Gay Head, Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Great shore trails. infohub.com

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