Holliston, Massachusetts
Top Spots in and near Holliston
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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 -
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 -
Medford, Massachusetts
Hike Southern Middlesex Fells Loop
4.73.5 mi / 756 ft gainPark 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. Th...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Hanson, Massachusetts
Burrage Pond Indian Trail
5.03.39 mi / 194 ft gainBurrage Pond Indian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hanson, Massachusetts.Read more -
Taunton, Massachusetts
Kayak Lake Rico
4.3Lake Rico is a decent sized lake located in East Taunton, MA. You can spend hours out kayaking and exploring. From the parking lot the lake looks pretty small but there is an opening towards the back that leads into three larger sections. There is also an island in the back that is great for sett...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 -
Norwell, Massachusetts
Hike the Norris Reservation Loop
2.4 mi / 60 ft gainChoose from multiple trails in Norris that offer beautiful views of the the North river and marshland. Great spot to do some trail running through the woods and see the river too. There is also a pond a short distance from the parking lot that offers a great fishing spot with a picnic table nearb...Read more -
Andover, Massachusetts
Haggetts Rail Trail to Haggetts Pond
5.02.08 mi / 16 ft gainHaggetts Rail Trail to Haggetts Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lawrence, Massachusetts.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 -
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 -
Plainfield, Connecticut
Hike Sugar Brook Loop Trail
4.03.3 mi / 200 ft gainSugar Brook Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Plainfield, Connecticut.Read more -
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail
5.02.64 mi / 125 ft gainStepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near West Greenwich, Rhode Island.Read more