Merrimack, New Hampshire
Top Spots in and near Merrimack
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Ashland, Massachusetts
Hike the Ashland Reservoir Trail
5.03.2 mi / 68 ft gainPark 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.Read more -
Boston, Massachusetts
Run the Arnold Arboretum Trail
5.02.6 mi / 150 ft gainPark in the lot off of Arborway to access the trail. This place is gorgeous year round. The winter offers a quiet solitude, fall boasts bright colors, spring is the most beautiful as the flowers start to burst and cherry blossoms take over, and summer is overwhelmingly green. There are dozens of ...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 -
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 -
Milton, Massachusetts
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
1.2 mi / 79 ft gainHoughton's Pond Recreation Area is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Milton, Massachusetts.Read more -
Gilford, New Hampshire
Hike the Lockes Hill Trail
4.01.8 mi / 419 ft gainThis trail, beginning at a parking lot adjacent to the lake, leads to one of the best views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Although not very high in elevation, it is one of the tallest crests in the area, providing some of the best views, and the actual hike is not challenging in most conditions. Due to ...Read more