Northborough, Massachusetts
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Mount Monadnock via White Dot & White Cross Loop
4.53.7 mi / 1686 ft gainThe White Dot Trail is the shortest, steepest ascent to the summit, while White Cross has a slightly easier grade down with very little difference in distance. Therefore, per the park's rangers, the best way to conquer this loop is White Dot up, White Cross down.The White Dot Trail begins at Mon...Read more -
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Mount Monadnock via White Dot Trail
4.43.46 mi / 1699 ft gainMonadnock State Park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. Mount Monadnock. Mount Monadnock is crisscrossed by many miles of well-maintained hiking trails. The popular White Dot Trail (2.2 miles) is the shortest but steepest ascent to the summit, accessible from the Monadnock State Park headquar...Read more -
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Hike MT Monadnock via White Arrow Trail
4.3 mi / 1485 ft gainArriving at the Old Toll Road/Halfway House Trail head you will have $5 entrance fee. Starting on the Old Toll road you'll find yourself walking on a gradual incline into the beautiful New Hampshire wilderness. Everything you see and smell is fresh and vibrant. Following the road for 1.1 miles yo...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 -
Hampden, Massachusetts
Goat Rock Trail
2.67 mi / 659 ft gainGoat Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hampden, Massachusetts.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