World's End
Rolling hills and rocky shorelines offer sweeping views of the Boston skyline, while tree-lined carriage paths designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted make delightful walking trails. thetrustees.org
Wompatuck State Park
Located just 35 minutes from downtown Boston, Wompatuck State Park has a long and rich history. Originally home to Chief Josiah Wompatuck and his people, the land was deeded by the chief to English settlers in 1665. During Wo... trails.com
Blue Hills - Skyline Trail
Park, and walk on the north direction (.25mi) that closely follows the trail until you hit the Skyline Trail (blue marked). Take the Skyline trail West. At 1.5 miles on the Skyline Trail you will cross a road and be able ... localhikes.com
Norris Reservation
Hike past a former mill pond, cross a wetlands boardwalk, and explore a forest of pine and oak on your way to a boathouse on the banks of the tidal North River. thetrustees.org
Black Pond Nature Preserve, Norwell, Massachusetts
Black Pond is a quaking cedar bog with a variety of unique plants and trees. The trail is a short one, but within a forty-minute walk you can see three environments: a mature upland forest, a swamp forest, and the relatively ... trails.com
Cranberry Pond Conservation Area, Holbrook, Massachusetts
Within the heart of suburbia lie acres of hilly, rocky woodlands surrounding secluded little Cranberry Pond. The region of our walk is known as the Cranberry Pond Conservation Area, which is part of the Holbrook and Braintree... trails.com
A Foliage Hike In The Blue Hills, Milton, Massachusetts
New England's dramatic fall foliage isn?t just an upcountry phenomenon. You can drink in the full palette of fall colors with picturesque views and grand panoramas at the largest of the Metropolitan District Commission parks,... trails.com
Whitney And Thayer Woods Trail, Hingham, Massachusetts
Hike and cross-country ski these well-maintained yet removed woodland trails. Quiet woodland trails, and plenty of them, are the primary features of this large reservation that straddles the towns of Cohasset and Hingham. A l... trails.com
Great Esker Park Trail, Weymouth, Massachusetts
The esker runs parallel to a salt marsh, making it interesting for exploring, and offers an excellent opportunity to see a wide variety of birds. With a little imagination a walk on top of the glacial esker at Great Esker Park ca... go.com
Castle Island Park
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * This 22-acre urban park is connected to the mainland by both pedestrian and vehicular causeways. Pleasure Bay, the M Street Beach and Ca... wildernet.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