Best places: Hiking areas in Boston

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Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve
Sanctuary offering trails through forest, meadows & wetlands, with wildlife views & canoeing.
4.90 (1K reviews) (~32.78 km from centre)
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Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery
Dog park
👍👍 This place is a GEM in Vermont! My Aunt recommended it and she was so right! Not only is the art and chapel a sight to behold but the nice trail walk is splendid too. We loved seeing all of the love for long lost fur kids. It brought tears to all of our eyes, not for the sadness but the beauty and l...
4.90 (822 reviews) (~242.98 km from centre)
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Walkway Over the Hudson
Bridge
Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
4.80 (6.2K reviews) (~248.76 km from centre)
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Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
State park
Quarter-mile rift between ancient granite formations provides climbing space & picnic sites.
4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~59.32 km from centre)
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Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook
Scenic spot
Clifftop observation point with sweeping views of the Atlantic & a lighthouse, popular at sunset.
4.80 (2.2K reviews) (~113.62 km from centre)
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Cliff Walk
Hiking area
👍👍 Great place to come for a nice walk. The sights are beautiful, the breeze from the bay is nice, even on a humid day. If you're not one for a lot of people, go early! It starts getting busy on the walkways around 10am We got there about 8:30am on a Sunday, and there were minimal people until arou...
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~98.75 km from centre)
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Lower Falls
Scenic spot
😐 In the summer months, you can splash in the shallow pools or sunbathe on the rocks at this scenic spot. it is a very popular stop on the Kancamagus Highway. spot can be crowded on a given day so be early if possible. there are so many cascades and pools to swim and splash in that make this place sp...
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~185.16 km from centre)
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Avalon Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~236.14 km from centre)
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Mount Tom State Reservation
State park
State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~129.02 km from centre)
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Basin Cascade Trailhead
Hiking area
4.90 (510 reviews) (~202.93 km from centre)
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Borderland State Park
State park
Circa-early-1900s artist-created park boasts founders' home, woodland trails & pond for activities.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~32.54 km from centre)
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Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform
Hiking area
👍 Very nice hiking trail & beautiful fall.
4.80 (834 reviews) (~247.72 km from centre)
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Skinner State Park
State park
Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views.
4.80 (831 reviews) (~125.69 km from centre)
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Middlesex Fells Reservation
State park
2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.
4.70 (5.2K reviews) (~11.33 km from centre)
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Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
Sprawling nature preserve & educational center featuring a variety of habitats & native animals.
4.80 (717 reviews) (~212.9 km from centre)
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Warren Falls
Scenic spot
A short path leads to stepped waterfalls with deep, natural swimming holes noted for cliff jumping.
4.80 (714 reviews) (~242.46 km from centre)
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AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Spectacular yet strenuous hike. We took the Tuckerman Ravine trail up to the summit and back. Amazing views the entire way, the ravine is stunning. Very rocky the entire hike, wear good grippy shoes. Mt Washington is known for extreme weather/winds. Bring a windbreaker for the top. There is a visito...
4.80 (701 reviews) (~212.07 km from centre)
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Mount Major Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 This hike’s popularity is well deserved. I hiked with a group of friends on a cloudier day. The hike itself was moderately hard with some sections where you need to use some hands if theres been rain recently. The top view is amazing even with cloudy weather. Recommend packing a lunch and eating it...
4.90 (382 reviews) (~130.61 km from centre)
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Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
Woodlands, beach, heath & salt marshes with 5 miles of trails & aquarium, plus education programs.
4.80 (698 reviews) (~102.41 km from centre)
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Welch-Dickey Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Amazing views! Highly recommend!! My boyfriend and I hiked it in 2.25 hours with a couple of stops to sit, eat, and take in the 360 mountain views. Its definitely got some steep rock climbs that are a little challenging. Wouldn't recommend bringing a dog unless they are more experienced hikers. One...
4.90 (380 reviews) (~177.51 km from centre)
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