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
Ponkapoag Pond
In the Blue Hills Metropolitan District Commission Reservation, 10 miles south of Boston. This trail encircles a large pond south of the Blue Hills chain and offers a close-up look at a bog. Special attractions: Scenic ope... trailpeak.com
Blue Hills Reservation
Minutes outside of downtown Boston, is the Blue Hills Reservation. Here nature enthusiasts can hike, bike, ski, swim, and even enjoy a zoo experience at the Trailside Museum. Spanning over 7,000 acres along Boston's closest s... 10best.com
Millenium Park
Millennium Park opened in 2000 on the site of the former Gardner Street landfill... patch.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
Wilson Mountain Reservation Trail, Dedham, Massachusetts
Enjoy a stroll to a hilltop overlook and explore trails adjacent to wetlands. Thanks are due to all the people who saved Wilson Mountain from development in 1994 and kept it natural. Just 10 miles from Boston, these 200 woode... trails.com
Hammond Pond Reservation
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Hammond Pond, a wooded reservation with a large, scenic pond, is located in the Chestnut Hill section of ... wildernet.com
Cutler Park
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * The marsh and small lake attract over 100 species of birds which make Cutler Park a prime spot for nature study. Other activities suitab... trailpeak.com
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick, Massachusetts
In South Natick and Sherborn, three short hikes applaud the site's diversity and tranquillity. Bisit pond, marsh, and river; explore a red maple swamp; and top a glacial-deposit hill. Special attractions: spring, summer, and ... trails.com
Blue Hills Ski Area
The closest thing to having a winter wonderland in your own backyard, the William F. Rogers Ski Slopes on Great Blue Hill are a city slicker's best friend. If Mother Nature's lagging, 90 percent of the 60 acres of terrain are c... mtbr.com
Elm Bank Reservation
Don?t let the soccer fields fool you; this reservation has miles of hiking trails through a forest that borders the Charles River. The fact that up until recently these wild acres could have been lost to development only make... trails.com
Great Blue Hill Trail, Milton, Massachusetts
Climbing to the summit of Great Blue Hill has been popular since colonial days, although there are quite a few more hikers today than there were 200 years ago. Bostonians flock to the 7000-acre Blue Hills Reservation with its... trails.com
Peters Reservation, Dover, Massachusetts
With 2,047 feet of frontage on the Charles, you would expect the Peters Reservation to have superior wildlife and bird-watching, and you won?t be disappointed. Muskrat, otter, raccoon, weasel, deer, kingfishers, hawks, great ... 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
Boston (With Or Without A Car): Exploring The Hub, Boston,...
A college crew team muscling up the Charles. A mime surrounded by a crowd of eager viewers at Faneuil Hall marketplace. A fragrant basement bakery on Beacon Hill. Like any major city, Boston has its share of famous historical... trails.com
Weston Reservoir, Weston, Massachusetts
The Weston Reservoir Conservation Area is loved by many a dog and is a great place to walk with your pooch year-round. Although a fence prevents access to the reservoir, you will most definitely enjoy the beautiful views and ... trails.com
Brewpubs And Flashing Blades, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The two of you can create your own Oktoberfest by combining the best of the brewer?s (and quaffer?s) art with the whoosh of skates on ice and the whir of in-line wheels on pavement. Great beers, great food, great hockey, and ... trails.com
Centennial Reservation, Wellesley, Massachusetts
This wonderful reservation will allow you and pup to walk through open meadows and up Maugus Hill, which on a clear day will give you a view of rolling hills and the church steeples of surrounding towns. The property is divid... trails.com