Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
A beautiful rails-to-trails route beginning in Lowell.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 125 m
Hiking in Massachusetts
Go hiking in Massachusetts with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 57 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Massachusetts.
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Hiking Routes in Massachusetts
Blue Hills Skyline Trail: Out-and-Back
Quite a challenging hike for the outskirts of Boston!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Long Trail: Southern Terminus via the Appalachian Trail
A common approach to the southern terminus of Vermont's Long Trail.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 538 m
- Descent
- 21 m
Long Trail: Massachusetts State Line to Stratton Pond
The southernmost segment of Vermont's Long Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 55 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
Appalachian Trail: MA-2 to Stratton Pond
The AT transitions from the Berkshires of Massachusetts to the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 61 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
Appalachian Trail: US-20 to MA-2
The AT traverses the largest state forest to the highest summit in Massachusetts.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 65 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
Appalachian Trail: Salisbury to US-20
The first half of Massachusetts, widely renowned for Mount Everett and Guilder Pond.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 76 km
- Ascent
- 3.1 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Cape Cod Rail Trail
A beautiful paved path running through the Cape Cod countryside.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 215 m
- Descent
- 211 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Massachusetts
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
9 routes · Hiking