Wash out your water bottles and whip up some trail mix – summertime is here and the weather is great for a family hike! Take a look at a few of our favorite family-friendly trails across Massachusetts below. Happy trails!
Central Massachusetts
The Cascade Falls Loop Trail – Bring your pets along for this scenic walk that runs along a beautiful waterfall.
135 Olean St, Worcester, MA 01602
http://www.gwlt.org/lands-and-trails/four-town-worcester-greenway/cascades/
West Fitchburg Steamline Trail – This gravel trail can be easily biked or walked, and is a little over a half-mile long.
491-507 Westminster St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
http://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/West-Fitchburg-Streamline-Trail-Park-24
Callahan State Park – This state park includes 19 different hiking trails where you can run, bike, or take a relaxed walk with your family and friends.
1048 Edmands Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
https://www.mass.gov/locations/callahan-state-park
Western Massachusetts
Pittsfield State Forest – This state park has nine great hiking trails for beginner and advanced hikers. Remember to grab a trail map!
1041 Cascade St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
https://www.mass.gov/locations/pittsfield-state-forest
Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway – Take a walk, bike, or break out the roller-skates for this paved river walk that runs along the scenic Connecticut River.
121 West Street Springfield, MA
https://www.springfield-ma.gov/park/index.php?id=riverwalk
Rocky Mountain Park – This trail is a local favorite in Greenfield. This rocky trail can be a bit harder on your feet so if you have a pair of boots, this may be the trail to wear them.
70 Mountain Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301
https://www.greenfieldrecreation.com/parks.html
Eastern Massachusetts
Charles River Reservation – This 20-mile reservation is great for a family walk or a relaxing and healthy outdoor picnic!
1175A Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02116
https://www.mass.gov/locations/charles-river-reservation
D.W. Field Park – Enjoy this relaxing loop around four beautiful bodies of water the Brockton Reservoir, Waldo Lake, Porter pond, and 30-Acre Pond.
D W Field E Pkwy, Brockton, MA 02301
Baker Meadow Reservation – See more than 145 different species of birds at this migratory hotspot.
14 Oriole Dr, Andover, MA 01810
https://www.mass-trails.org/towns/Andover/bakersmeadowreservationavis.html
We hope to see you out on a trail this summer!
