Each of the many trails and paths in Massachusetts offers distinct sights, flora, fauna and terrain. Exploring them all would probably take a lifetime — so start with the ones that best suit your individual interests.
If you want to put your hiking skills to the test, head west to the Appalachian Trail and Mt. Washington State Forest. For botanical variety, check out Greater Boston’s Garden in the Woods. For a leisurely walk through the forest, Weir Hill Reservation, located in Greater Merrimack Valley, is ideal. And for family fun, you’ll find an abundance of picnicking areas and moderately difficult trails in the central part of the state in places such as Royalston Falls and the Swift River Reservation.
Walk the salt-marsh boardwalk at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, in Central Massachusetts, experience Purgatory Chasm, or on Monument Mountain, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Southern Berkshire County.
Monument Mountain
Great Barrington
Ski Butternut Ski Area
Great Barrington
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
Great Barrington
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Monument Mountain
Rt. 7
Great Barrington
413-298-3239 - B
Ski Butternut Ski Area
380 State Rd.
Great Barrington
413-528-2000 - C
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
Po Box 611
Great Barrington
413-629-4500
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