Weir Hill
Trace the western shoreline of a sparkling lake or enjoy a woodsy ascent to scenic views of the Merrimack Valley. trailpeak.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 ... trailpeak.com
Charles Ward Reservation
Take the trail out of the parking lot and follow the signs to the bog. These vegetation formed islands are interesting. Return from the bog, and continue the yellow/orange trail, until you intersect with the green marked trail.... mtbr.com
Bald Hill Reservation
In central Essex County, sprawled over three towns, are acres and acres of forested hills and low-lying swamp protected as conservation land. The different tracts of woods include John C. Phillips Wildlife Sanctuary, Boxford ... trails.com
Billerica State Forest
Nice suburban woods used some by mountain bikers and paint-ballers, but largely forgotten amongst the encroaching development. Three are more beautiful locations to escape to in New England, but this one might be easier t... localhikes.com
Deer Jump Reservation, Andover, Massachusetts
This long, narrow property provides scenic vistas and miles of trails along the Merrimack River. Deer Jump Reservation has long been a natural retreat for humans and animals alike, with its large groves of hemlock and pine an... trails.com
Skug River Loop, Andover, Massachusetts
This hike will take you over and around the Skug River , which is named after a phonetic spelling of the Nipmuc word for "skunk." Passing over and close by long stretches of marsh, this loop is most obviously a destination fo... trails.com
Bradley Palmer State Park Trail, Pinefield, Massachusetts
Bradley Palmer's 721 acres offer fast riding with little technical challenge. Most singletracks.com
Harold Parker State Forest
Harold Parker State Forest, which lies in Andover, North Andover, North Reading and Middleton, comprises just over 3,000 acres of Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine type of forest. The forest is twenty miles north of Bos... famplosion.com
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
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
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