Dedham, Massachusetts
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Dedham
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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 -
Harvard, Massachusetts
Hike along the Nashua River and the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
9.5 mi / 0 ft gainPark in the lot on Tank Road to access the Nashua River Trail. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, chipmunks, birds, and other wildlife! This trail is open from April to October. The trail can become flooded and muddy after a rain/ snow, so for a shorter alternative to the 9.5 miles, you can take...Read more -
Andover, Massachusetts
Deer Jump Reservation Loop
5.02.09 mi / 171 ft gainDeer Jump Reservation Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Andover, Massachusetts.Read more -
Groton, Massachusetts
Catch a Sunset at Gilbert Hill
5.01 miFrom Rt. I-495 Exit 31, Gibbert Hill has one of the greatest sunsets around Groton, MA area. You will see a lot of cows and even a castle. This is a very easy hike and a not so easy place to park, you have to leave you car on the side of the road, which is totally fine, I guess, it is easy.The wa...Read more -
Providence, Rhode Island
Neutaconkanut Loop
5.01.49 mi / 171 ft gainTo enter the park, you first have to go through a field and past a baseball park. Next, you will see a high slope, you can either enter the trails through here or the stairs at the side. Some of the trails are overgrown and may have ticks or poison ivy so be careful. This place is good for kids a...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 -
Newbury, Massachusetts
Hellcat Dunes Loop
4.50.98 mi / 20 ft gainPark in the parking area off of Refuge Rd. Take the Dunes Trail, a boardwalk path for the ~1-mile loop. Enjoy the views from an observation deck on three-story-high dunes. This trail is accessible from April-October.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 -
Newbury, Massachusetts
Explore the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
4.66.5 miLocated just north of Boston, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. The refuge lands are both scenic and diverse, with approximately 4700 acres of habitats including sandy beach and dune, cranberry bog, ...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 -
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 -
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Hike Frank Knowles–Little River Reserve Trail
4.64 mi / 295 ft gainFrank Knowles-Little River Reserve contains nearly 9 miles of hiking trails to explore. Start off by parking in the white sea shell parking lot. From there you will find the trail marked by a DNRT sign . My group and I walked along the red/boardwalk trail which features a number of boardwalks lea...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