State Guide

Explore Massachusetts Outdoors

Massachusetts offers 1219 trails, 75 parks, and 162 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 542 easy, 587 moderate, 74 difficult, and 16 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 46 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 5030 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Adams National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Among the trails hikers return to: Paul Revere Ride to Freedom Bike Tour, Boston's Emerald Necklace Trail, and Dover Cruise Ride.