hike Trails Massachusetts

Discover Massachusetts on foot via hiking trails. There are many hiking trails throughout the state. Explore coastal marshes, beaches, parks, river valleys, quaint historic villages, winding roads, quiet countrysides and peaceful towns. Hike with a buddy. Bring along adequate water and food.Stay on trails. Use commonsense. Take safety precautions. Enjoy your trip.

Hike Monument Mountain in Great Barrington off Rt. 7 in the Berkshires. The hiking trail is fairly easy to moderate with a gradual climb on a well trodden path. It takes about 45 minutes to hike to the summit.

Go hiking on Race Brook trail in South Egremont off Rt. 23 and 41 which is near Monument Mountain. The trail is strenuous. It is also on the Appalachian trail. It will take about 6 hours to hike the entire trail.

Enjoy a hike along varied landscape at Cedar Tree Neck Santuary in Martha's Vineyard. The trail is easy and will take about 1 to 2 hours to complete. Hike through a forest and across ponds, swampy bogs and rocky coastline. View the Elizabeth Islands across the Vineyard Sound.

Get the best mountain views while hiking the Roaring Brook Stony Ledge Loop in Lanesborough. View Massachusett's highest peak, Mount Greylock's summit. The trail is moderate to strenuous. Hike through a forest of spruce pines, hemlocks, birch and beech trees. It will take about 3 hours to hike this trail.

Go hiking through Arcadia Wildlife Santuary in Easthampton off I-91 and birdwatch along the way. It is located south of Northampton off the Connecticut River. You will be able to see humingbirds, goldfinches, egrets, herons and Canadian geese. You can hike this trail in about 1 hour. The trail is easy.

Hike trails in the Quabbin Reservoir area. See birds and eagles. View wildlife from a observation tower.

In Central Massachusetts, go hiking in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage corridor near Whitinsville.