| Date | Location/Details |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept. 6 | Fall River Heritage State Park, 11:00 am—12:30 am Enjoy views of the Taunton River and learn about Fall River’s rich history and culture on this easy 2 mile walk. This walk takes place on paved surfaces and wood boardwalks. Meet at the Visitor Center Lobby in the Captain Thomas Hudner Memorial Building; 100 Davol St., Fall River. Free parking is available at 1 Center St. 508-675-5759. |
| Sunday, Sept. 7 | Massasoit State Park, 11:00 am—12:30 pm Easy-to-moderate 2 miles walk along Lake Rico, including glacial features and an active beaver site. Meet at the Contact Station: the first building you see after turning off Middleborough Ave. 1361 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton. 617-448-3181. |
| Saturday, Sept. 13 | Nickerson State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am RESTROOMS AVAILABLE AT PARK ENTRANCE, NOT AT HIKE MEETING POINT PARKING FEE APPLIES A moderate, 3 mile walk around Little Cliff Pond and Higgins Pond, with vistas of the last weeks of summer on Cape Cod’s popular kettle ponds! Meet at the end of Flax Pond Road. From the Park entrance (3488 Main St., Brewster) go up the road, take your first major left on Flax Pond Rd., and follow to the end. 508-896-3491. |
| Saturday, Sept. 13 | Blue Hills Reservation, 12:00 pm—3:30 pm A moderately difficult 4 mile hike to the summit of Buck Hill, with its commanding view of the of the Boston skyline. Meets at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center, 840 Hillside St. Milton. Bring appropriate footwear and clothing and plenty of water. 857-208-8498. |
| Saturday, Sept. 20 | Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10:00 am—12:00 pm Come walk and learn about the history of the Quashnet River, where one of the largest cranberry complexes in the world was restored to a trout stream. It is a moderate 2.2 mile hike along both sides of the Quashnet River. There are a few moderate hills and a possibility of puddles and gullies near the river. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet at the Quashnet Trail head parking lot; approximate address 62 Martin Rd., East Falmouth. 508-818-0074. |
| Sunday, Sept. 21 | Wompatuck State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am Come Join us on a moderate hike in the northern section of the park; 3.5 miles of mostly unpaved trail. Meet at the Visitors Center, 204 Union St., Hingham. 617-895-8245. |
Sunday, Sept. 28 | Borderland State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am PARKING FEE APPLIES Enjoy a moderate 3.5 mile hike out to the Tisdale Site via the Northwest and Granite Hills trails. Meet at the Visitor Center at 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. 508-238-6566. |
Saturday, Oct. 4 | Shawme-Crowell State Forest, 10:30 am—11:30 am A moderate, 1.5-mile walk to two scenic views of Cape Cod Canal. Along they way, we’ll discover an abandoned coyote den. Packed dirt trails with brief steep sections and some stairs. Meet on Bayview Road; from the park entrance (42 Main St., Sandwich), drive past the contact station. Bear left onto Road A. Drive a quarter mile to the intersection with Bayview Road. Turn Right onto Bayview Road. Drive 500 ft. to a gravel parking area. Check in at the contact station for a detailed map. 508-888-0351. |
Saturday, Oct. 11 | Freetown-Fall River State Forest,10:00 am—12:00 pm NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE Take a moderate 4 mile walk on rolling terrain in Copicut Woods and experience the Miller Lane Cultural Site. Packed earth trails with roots and rocks. In collaboration with The City of Fall River and The Trustees of Reservations. Meet in the Copicut Woods parking area, on Indian Town Rd. near the intersection with Yellow Hill Road, Westport. Approximate address: 1806 Indian Town Rd. 857-276-5365. |
| Sunday, Oct. 19 | Nasketucket Bay State Reservation, 10:00 am—11:30 am NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE A moderate 3 mile walk along pollinator meadows, a rocky coast, and through an oak/holly/beech coastal forest. Meet at the main parking lot on Brandt Island Rd., Mattapoisett. If approaching from the north, bear right at the sign for Nasketucket Bay State Reservation; parking area will be immediately on your right after the split. 508-272-9376. |
Saturday, Oct. 25 | Nickerson State Park, 2:00 pm—4:00 pm RESTROOMS AVAILABLE AT PARK ENTRANCE, NOT AT HIKE MEETING POINT Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a spooky walk into the past on the Cemetery Trail. Learn about the history of the park and visit historic graves and other remnants of our past. Approximately 2.75 miles on paved and dirt trails with some hills. Meet at the front parking lot; take an immediate right after entering the park. 3488 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-3491. |
Sunday, Oct. 26 | Wompatuck State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am NO RESTROOM AVAILABLE Come Explore the heart of Wompatuck with a 4 mile hike in the central area of the Park. A mix of pavement and natural trail. Meet at the Transfer Station parking area; after entering the park (204 Union St., Hingham) take Union St. 1.5 miles past the Park Visitor Center, to the intersection with Beechwood St. 671-895-824. |
Sunday, Nov. 2 | Scusset Beach State Reservation, 2:00 pm—4:00 pm Learn about the local history, geology and ecology of Sagamore Hill. Explore the approximately 1.5 miles of wooded hillside as we climb a small hill. Experience the remains of a former World War II Installation. In collaboration with the Army Corps of Engineers. Meet at the Sagamore Hill Trailhead sign across from the fish pier parking; 20 Scusset Beach Rd., Sagamore, MA. 857-276-5365. |
Sunday, Nov. 9 | Wompatuck State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am NO RESTROOM AVAILABLE Enjoy an Autumn stroll along the Aaron River Reservoir. A moderate 3 mile hike. Mostly packed earth trail, some pavement near the end. We’ll meet and finish at the Cohasset Entrance; 152 Doane St., Cohasset. 617-895-8245 . |
| Saturday, Nov. 15 | Nickerson State Park, 10:00 am—12:00 pm RESTROOMS AVAILABLE AT PARK ENTRANCE, NOT AT HIKE MEETING POINT Take a 2.5 mile hike on Ruth Pond Trail. Enjoy paved bike paths and dirt trails. Experience the landscape of Ruth Pond and Nickerson’s pine forests. Meet at Fisherman’s Landing; from the park entrance (3488 Main St., Brewster), drive into the park on Deer Park Road for two miles, past where it turns into Nook Rd. Approximate address: 29 Nook Rd., Brewster. Look for the Fisherman’s Landing sign on your left. 508-896-3491 . |
Saturday, Nov. 22 | Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10:00 am—11:30 am NO RESTROOM AVAILABLE Join us for a 1.3 mile loop through scrub and oak pitch pine forest with some marsh and brook views. Meet at Jehu Pond Conservation Area, approx. address 357 Great Oak Rd., Mashpee. 339-987-0273. |
September - November 2025 hikes