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Alewife Brook Reservation
Alewife Station Access Rd., Cambridge, MA 02140
Directions
This sprawling urban forest is filled with wetlands and a variety of birds. Walk along limited trails to see a rare side of nature without leaving the city.
Phone
(617) 727-9693
Ames Nowell State Park
Linwood St., Abington, MA 02351
Directions
Ames Nowell is open year-round for daytime recreation. Cleveland Pond is popular with boaters and fisherman. If you're looking to stay dry, there are several miles of trails along the pond edge and surrounding woods.
Phone
(781) 857-1336
Appalachian Trail
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
Directions
Out of an abundance of caution, Appalachian Trail shelters, campsites, and privies within the Massachusetts state parks system are closed for the 2020 hiking season.
Appalachian Trail runs 2175 miles, stretching from Georgia to Maine. The trail provides a continuous green pathway through a chain of mountains and hills. Of the vast trail way, 90 miles is home to Massachusetts. Traveling over Mount Everett in the south, all the way up and through Mount Greylock in the north. The Appalachian Trail provides offers hiking for both the long-distance or day hiker.
Appalachian Trail runs 2175 miles, stretching from Georgia to Maine. The trail provides a continuous green pathway through a chain of mountains and hills. Of the vast trail way, 90 miles is home to Massachusetts. Traveling over Mount Everett in the south, all the way up and through Mount Greylock in the north. The Appalachian Trail provides offers hiking for both the long-distance or day hiker.
Phone
(413) 499-4262
Ashland State Park
156 West Union St, Ashland, MA 01721
Directions
Ashland State Park has 470 acres including a 157 acre reservoir. The park operates seasonally and offers hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and fishing.
Phone
(508) 881-4092
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Cheshire, MA 01225
Directions
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. The trail runs 12.7 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way.
Phone
(413) 499-7003
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls Road, Mt. Washington, MA 01258
Directions
Bash Bish Falls is the highest single-drop waterfall in the state. Take a hike and enjoy a picnic on the rocks (Picnic areas - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19). Explore the neighboring wilderness at Mt. Washington State Park, or cross the border into New York’s Taconic State Park.
Phone
(413) 528-0330
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245
Directions
This 12,000 acre forest is the perfect place to visit no matter the season. Swim, boat, or fish in Benedict Pond. In the winter, you can cross-country ski and snowmobile.
Phone
(413) 528-0904
Beaver Brook Reservation
66 Mill St., Belmont, MA 02478
Directions
Beaver Brook Reservation is 59 acres of open fields and woodlands. The ponds and waterfall make the park's north section a delightful place for a walk or picnic. The south section features athletic fields, a spray deck, and more.
Phone
(617) 727-5290