Acton, Massachusetts
Top Spots in and near Acton
-
Boston, Massachusetts
Freedom Trail
4.72.9 mi / 121 ft gainPark 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 ...Read more -
Westminster, Massachusetts
Summit Mt. Wachusett via the West Side Trail
5.01.2 mi / 750 ft gainSet your GPS to Wachusett Mountain ski area. Coming from Rt. 2 turn onto Mile Hill Rd and look for your first right to take Bolton Rd. Take this road all the way until it intersects with West Princeton Rd. Turn left. and drive down W Princeton Rd for 1.2 miles and there should be a small parkin...Read more -
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Kendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails
1.18 mi / 223 ft gainKendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Londonderry, New Hampshire.Read more -
Milton, Massachusetts
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
1.2 mi / 79 ft gainHoughton's Pond Recreation Area is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Milton, Massachusetts.Read more -
Milford, New Hampshire
Granite Town Rail Trail
13.24 mi / 761 ft gainGranite Town Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Milford, New Hampshire.Read more -
Randolph, Massachusetts
Hike the Ponkapoag Pond Trail
4.03.82 mi / 173 ft gainPark at the end of Ponkapoag Trail Road to access the trail. Dog friendly, open year round.Read more -
Quincy, Massachusetts
Hike The Skyline Trail at Blue Hills
4.012.7 mi / 2542 ft gainPark in the lot across from Batterymarch Rd off of Willard St. Access the Skyline trail from here, it is marked blue. Follow the signs. The trails in Blue Hills are perfect for training for backpacking because they are so steep and rocky. I would fill up a big pack and take the skyline trail up t...Read more -
Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Summit Mount Watatic via the Wapack Trail
5.03 mi / 800 ft gainEntering Mount Watatic in your GPS will take you to Rindge State Road (119), continue about two minutes down the road past where the GPS tells you. on the Right hand side you will will see a sign for Mount Watatic Parking area or just enter in coordinates: 42.696796, -71.904521 You will begin the...Read more -
Sutton, Massachusetts
Hike the Purgatory Chasm Trail
4.71 mi / 115 ft gainFor this 1-mile hike, you can park at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center. From there hit the trail and explore the unusual gap between the tall granite walls, which might be adorned with climbers. Great for all ages and dogs are welcome too. The trail is open March-November.Read more -
Hull, Massachusetts
Explore the Bunkers at Fort Revere
Fort Revere is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) historic site situated on a small peninsula located in Hull, Massachusetts. It is situated on Telegraph Hill in Hull Village and contains the remains of two seacoast fortifications, one from the American Revolution and one that served 1898-1947. There are also a ...Read more -
Blackstone, Massachusetts
Hike the Blackstone Gorge Trail
5.00.7 mi / 72 ft gainPark at the lot at the corner of Staples Lane and County Street. From here you can access the Blackstone Gorge Trail. Dogs are allowed on leash, and you can enjoy various paths along the river or through the forest. At multiple points you can find yourself looking down at the Blackstone River fro...Read more -
Bedford, New Hampshire
Pulpit Rock Conservation Area Loop
4.82.4 mi / 0 ft gainWe began our hike at Kennard Trailhead, which is easy to miss if you aren’t looking for it. The approximate GPS address is 596 New Boston Road, Bedford, NH, though in reality the parking area is about 0.2 miles west of the junction of New Boston Rd and Esther Drive.These trails are very well mai...Read more -
Temple, New Hampshire
Hike the North & South Peaks of Pack Monadnock
5.08.3 mi / 2290 ft gainThis route will take you to both peaks and on most of the trails in this section of the park! Take the Wapack Trail (1.4 miles, rocky, challenging) to the summit of South Pack (2290') and climb the fire tower for some incredible views! On a clear day, you can see the Boston skyline. Then continue...Read more -
Temple, New Hampshire
Hiking Pack Monadnock at Miller State Park
4.02.8 miMiller State Park is the oldest State park in New Hampshire and offers the perfect spring, summer or fall hike. From the parking area, visitors can choose from one of three trails: The Marion Davis Trail (1.4 miles to peak), The Wapack Trail (1.4 miles to peak) or the Auto-road (~ 1.0 miles to pe...Read more -
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Photograph Castle Hill
4.0Castle Hill refers to either a 165-acre drumlin surrounded by sea and salt marsh or to the mansion that sits on the hill. Both are part of the 2,100-acre Crane Estate located on Argilla Road in Ipswich, Massachusetts.Take a walk through the public garden or down to the beach. Plenty of beautiful ...Read more -
Douglas, Massachusetts
Hike the Coffeehouse Loop, Douglas State Forest
3.02.2 mi / 500 ft gainDouglas State Forest is located off of Rte 16 in south central Massachusetts. To access trails and the lake, head to the parking area on Wallum Lake Park Road. From the parking lot, you can access the Coffeehouse Loop Trail, as well as a few other shorter trails by the lake. The Coffeehouse Loop ...Read more