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State Park

Breakheart Reservation

Massachusetts · MA

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About

A reservation with two lakes and a large forest, with paved walking trails and a beach.

Source: mass.gov

From Wikipedia

Breakheart Reservation is a public recreation area covering 652 acres (264 ha) in the towns of Saugus and Wakefield, Massachusetts. The reservation features a hardwood forest, two freshwater lakes, a winding stretch of the Saugus River, and scenic views of Boston and rural New England from rocky hilltops. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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Trails

All trails in Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Hill

Breakheart Hill

Saugus0.8 mi233 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Breakheart Reservation Loop

Breakheart Reservation Loop

Saugus2.0 mi269 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Pearce Lake and Upper Pond Loop

Pearce Lake and Upper Pond Loop

Saugus3.0 mi390 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Ridge Trail and Saugus River Trail Loop

Ridge Trail and Saugus River Trail Loop

Saugus3.9 mi577 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Ridge, Ash and Fern Loop

Ridge, Ash and Fern Loop

Saugus5.2 mi594 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Saugus River Trail to Blue and Yellow Blaze Loop

Saugus River Trail to Blue and Yellow Blaze Loop

Saugus2.0 mi279 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

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Hunting in this park

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