Mill Pond Reservoir Loop

Park in the parking area near Bellevue Pond. There are multiple entrances to the reservation (some closer to the reservoir itself than others). I have spent days in there hiking around and never seeing the water and there are days when I just hiked right in to the water and sat and enjoyed it. The trails are perfect for mountain biking as well. I spent so much time here when I lived in Boston b...

Fresh Pond Reservation Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Step into literary history and natural tranquility with a walk around the Walden Pond Path, located in Walden Pond State Reservation near Concord, Massachusetts. This iconic loop trail circles the pond made famous by Henry David Thoreau, who lived on its shores and wrote the American classic Walden. Today, the path offers a peaceful and scenic stroll through the woods, attracting walkers, swi...

Haggetts Rail Trail to Haggetts Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lawrence, Massachusetts.

The Charles River Path becomes a center of activity in Boston, especially during the summer, and you can run (or bike) it! It is a paved pathway that travels along both sides of the Charles River from the North End of the city to Allston and beyond. There are several bridges along the way with pedestrian walkways so you can access both sides. The path often parallels green space, including the ...

Park along the trail and then hop on. The Freedom Trail allows you to not only see the most beautiful parts of Boston (which is an absolutely gorgeous city) but you can learn some history too! Head off the trail a bit to explore the Charles River, the waterfront near the aquarium and picturesque Beacon Hill. If you have a nice day and want an easy way to see the best parts of Boston, this is de...