49 trails · 354 trail miles · Best season: April – November
Massachusetts offers fall foliage hiking through the Berkshires, coastal walks along Cape Cod, and historical trails connecting Revolutionary War sites. Mt. Greylock is the state's highest point.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Berkshire Mountains, coastal cliffs, glacial ponds
Top Trail: Fox Hollow Trail (Massachusetts State Park)
Massachusetts has 49 hiking trails covering 354 trail miles across 0 national parks and 27 state parks.
The best hiking season in Massachusetts is April – November. The terrain includes berkshire mountains, coastal cliffs, glacial ponds.
The top hiking destinations in Massachusetts include Cape Cod National Seashore, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Minute Man National Historical Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Massachusetts include Appalachian Trail (MA section, 90 mi), Mohawk Trail, Cape Cod Rail Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Massachusetts is Fox Hollow Trail (Massachusetts State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.