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Best Places for Families with Kids to Hike and Walk Near Boston



Rock MeadowBelmont, Free
Lots of green fields, community gardents,and easy terrain trails in the woods lets you make believe that you have a little bit of the country nearby.
Storybook Trail at Wolbach FarmSudbury, Free
Visitors of all ages now have opportunity to combine the joy of reading with a pleasant outing in the woods. The trail will feature a different book every few months, so you can enjoy a new adventure with each passing season.
Sudbury Valley TrusteesMassachusetts, Free
Join SVT staff and volunteers in exploring the Concord, Assabet and Sudbury watershed in a variety of locations through a variety of land and water-based activities
The BerkshiresWestern Mass
Mountains, major cultural institutions and gorgeous fall foliage make the Berkshires an attractive destination for a weekend getaway from Boston.
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The Monoliths (formerly Agassiz Rocks)Manchester-by-the-Sea, Free
Ascend a small hill to where a massive granite monolith juts into the sky, then pass a swamp where another huge boulder has sat as silent witness for millennia. Big and Little Rocks are dramatic examples of giant...
Volkssport Walking ClubMassachusetts, Free
Walks are designed to include historic sites, scenic vistas, downtown areas, woodland trails, parks, or other points of interest. Check the website frequently for walks. Each walk is free.
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Wachusett Mountain SkiingPrinceton, $$
Wachusett is the highest mountain in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River and stands some 2,006 feet above sea level at its peak.
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