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Hiking in Northeastern Massachusetts: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 7 hiking trails in Northeastern Massachusetts by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

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Hiking in Northeastern Massachusetts

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Hiking trails in Northeastern Massachusetts

7 trails

Mt Watatic

Ashburnham

  • 1 hr 30 min walk
  • 3.5 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Ward Hill

Andover

  • 1 hr 15 min walk
  • 3.2 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Not allowed on 1 of our 7 trails, to be confirmed for 6 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 7 trails in Northeastern Massachusetts; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Northeastern Massachusetts?

We list 7: 6 easy and 1 moderate.

Which hike should I start with in Northeastern Massachusetts?

Among the 6 easy trails, start with Pawtucket Falls (1.6 km, 30 min), Holy Hill Conservation Area (2.4 km, 45 min) and Camp Winnekeag Youth Camp (2.5 km, 45 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Northeastern Massachusetts?

They are not allowed on 1: Mass Audubon's Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary. For 6 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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