Taunton, Massachusetts
Top Spots in and near Taunton
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South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Hike the Osprey Point Loop on Trustom Pond
2 miCareful on the drive in for deer! From the parking lot head right around the Farm Field Loop Trail then continue to your right down Osprey Point Trail (0.8 miles). This is where you will most likely see the deer up close. Continue to your right to the Osprey Point Overlook, which will (on a clear...Read more -
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Hike to Long Pond & Ell Pond
5.05.7 miLong & Ell Pond is a favorite hike at any time of the year, but it is not for the faint of heart (or small children)! The path immediately becomes more of a rock-scrambling adventure than a hike, but the views are so worth it. This GPS address will lead you down a dirt road but you should ea...Read more -
Voluntown, Connecticut
Hike Pachaug State Forest Trails
5.03.6 mi / 200 ft gainLawden Brook Trail Loop is a 3.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Voluntown, Connecticut.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 -
Bolton, Massachusetts
Take a Stroll at Fyfeshire Conservation Area
1.0Fyfeshire 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 in the conservation area you will see an opening in...Read more -
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Explore Hatches Harbor and Race Point
5.03.3 miHatches Harbor & Race Point Lighthouse trail is not super long or difficult. Pretty straight forward, at least up to Hatches Harbor. There is a small parking lot that fits about six cars off Province Lands Rd. I think we had a good amount of rain leading up to that day and the trail reflect...Read more -
Clinton, Massachusetts
Watch a Sunset at Wachusett Reservoir
4.5Wachusett 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 Massachusetts, taking place in 5 cities around the area, West ...Read more -
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Visit Edgartown Lighthouse
If you're looking for a quick way to get your steps in while taking in beautiful ocean views and the salty air, the walk to the Edgartown Lighthouse is the perfect activity. It's an easy, straight-line trail that will take you directly onto Lighthouse Beach. In the summer, the beach is a beauti...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Car Camp at Charlestown Breachway Campground
Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State for a reason, and camping by the coast is something absolutely necessary while in New England. During the summer and early fall, Charlestown, RI, as well as the surrounding beach towns, come alive with tourists from all over the globe. The Breachway Campg...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Visit the Frosty Drew Observatory
The Frosty Drew Observatory is located near the tip of southern Rhode Island, which means apart from summer this is a very quiet beach town. The isolation from major urban areas provides the perfect conditions for star-gazing. The building itself is located on a large plot of land dedicated to na...Read more -
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Dunes' Edge in Provincetown
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is full of campgrounds and dunes to explore, but the best of the two are located at the very end of the cape, around the areas of Truro and Provincetown. Travel to the very beginning (or end, depending on how you look at it) of historic U.S. Route 6, which spans from Prov...Read more -
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Hike Huckleberry Barrens Trail
0.5 miThe Huckleberry Barrens property is a 17 acre expanse of land in Katama, MA managed by the Sheriff's Meadow Foundation. Though the property is quite vast, the trail loop is only approximately 0.5 miles. Quite conveniently, If you're looking to extend your walk, run or bike, there is an opening ha...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Watch the Sunrise at East Beach, RI
Walking over the dunes in the dark you can hear the waves breaking on shore from the parking lot. Wet suited up, camera in hand, make your way over the dunes and down to the water. East Beach is a sandy beach and with the right swell size and direction you'll get some sizable shore break to play ...Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Grills Preserve
4.04.27 mi / 351 ft gainGrills Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bradford, Rhode Island.Read more -
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Hike Provincetown Dunes on the Cape Cod National Seashore
4.82.8 mi / 287 ft gainBegin your journey from a small parking area that holds 3 cars just off route 6 (additionally you can park on the side of the road) The trail head is unmarked until about 50' into the woods where you will find a sign describing the rich history of the area. Continue up the large sand dune immedia...Read more -
North Stonington, Connecticut
Hike Wyassup Lake
5.02.4 mi / 278 ft gainWyassup Lake is a 2.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near North Stonington, Connecticut.Read more