Ashland
Top Adventures in Ashland
Hike the Ashland Reservoir Trail
5.0
3.2 mi
/ 68 ft gain
Park in the lot on State Park Road (see map) to access the trail. It's a popular trail that is dog-friendly. Pay attention to the trail as at parts it is not well marked.
Walk along Lake Waban
3 mi
This is a lake on Wellesley College Campus. It is easy to get to from just about any direction. Just park and walk toward the lake, and there are paths that will take you there. The easiest place to park (pinned on the map) is just off Washington...
Hike the Pratt's Brook Conservation Area Loop
4.0
1.5 mi
/ 85 ft gain
Park in the small parking area right before the trailhead. *Notice this parking area is small and only fits about 3-4 cars so prepare to find street parking on a busy day. You can punch in the coordinates to a GPS if you need help finding it: 42.4...
Hike the Wilson Mountain Reservation Trail
4.0
2 mi
This easy, well maintained trail has a little bit of everything you could need for a leisurely loop hike - bridges and streams, views of Boston, bird watching, and a dog-friendly policy (leash on).
Hike around Walden Pond
4.5
1.69 mi
/ 45 ft gain
Park in the lot ($8 for MA residents) by Walden Pond to access the trail, and head out either direction on the loop around the pond. Trail is accessible from April-October.
Take a Stroll at Fyfeshire Conservation Area
1.0
Fyfeshire is located in Bolton Massachusetts off "Wattaquadock Hill Road", near the "Fotini's Restaurant and Bar".
The trailhead begins at a small parking area with a stone gate that says Fyfeshire Conservation area on a wood plank. Once you are i...
Watch a Sunset at Wachusett Reservoir
4.5
Wachusett Reservoir is located in central Massachusetts, northeast of Worcester. Easy location and parking, you can go anytime of the day and you won't be disappointed. The Reservoir is the second largest body of water in the State of Massachusett...
Hike the Purgatory Chasm Trail
4.6
1 mi
/ 115 ft gain
For 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 t...
Ashland camping, hotels, and more
Northbridge, Massachusetts
West Hill Park
Overview
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natur...
Charlton, Massachusetts
Buffumville Lake (Group Shelters)
Overview
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for d...
Thompson, Connecticut
West Thompson Lake Campground
Overview
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural...
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Westville Recreation Area
Overview
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Westville offers a ...
Litchfield, New Hampshire
Normanton Farms
This campsite is situated on a ridge that overlooks the Merrimack River, and is covered by bending silver maple trees. A perfect getaway ...
From $100/night