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Dates:Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hours:Hours Vary see below
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free
Category:Get Some Exercise

boston area first day hikes 2025 photoJoin the Department of Conservation and Recreation for FIRST DAY Hikes JANUARY 1, 2025 Share your state park adventures with MA DCR. Visit www.mass.gov for more information.

In case of inclement weather, please call the park for cancellation updates.

BOSTON

Pope John Paul II Park Reservation – 10 a.m. Hallet Street, Boston 1 mile hike Meet by the Kiosk at Hallet St. Entrance. Co-Sponsored by the Neponset River Greenway Council

NORTH

Breakheart Reservation – 10 a.m. 177 Forest Street, Saugus 2 or 3 mile hike, two trail options Meet at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Breakheart

Halibut Point State Park – 10 a.m. 4 Gott Avenue, Rockport 3 mile hike Meet at parking lot at 9 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Halibut Point State Park

Harold Parker State Forest – 10 a.m. 305 Middleton Road, North Andover 2 mile hike Meet at Berry Pond Beach. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Harold Parker State Forest

Walden Pond State Reservation – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (self-guided) 915 Walden Street, Concord Under 2 mile hike Start at the Walden Visitor Center. Visitor Center open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SOUTH

South Cape Beach State Park – 10 a.m. 668 Great Oak Rd, Mashpee 1-2 mile hike Meet at the visitor center. Co-sponsored by Friends of Waquoit Bay

Blue Hills Reservation – 12 p.m. 840 Hillside Street, Milton Gather at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 11 a.m. Two guided hikes and one self-guided hike at 12 p.m. Co-Sponsored by Friends of the Blue Hills and Trailside Museum Parking and space are limited. There is no parking outside DCR property

CENTRAL

Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center – 10 a.m. 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester 5 mile hike Meet at the visitor center. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park – 10 a.m. 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge 1.5 mile hike Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Dunn State Park – 10 a.m. 289 Pearl Street, Gardner 1.5 mile hike Meet at the Pond House. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Accessible hike – 11 a.m. Co-led by DCR’s Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures. Register by noon on December 31 by calling 413-584-2052 or emailing [email protected].

Pearl Hill State Park – 10 a.m. 105 New Fitchburg Rd, Townsend 2 mile hike Meet at 105 New Fitchburg Rd, Townsend. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Wachusett Reservoir – 11 a.m. 167 Temple Street (Rt 140), West Boylston 2.2 mile hike Meet at Gate 22 on Rt 140 starting at 10 a.m.

WEST

Great Falls Discovery Center – 1 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls 3 mile hike Meet at the Great Hall Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center

Chester Blandford State Forest – 10 a.m. 631 U.S. Route 20, Chester 2 mile hike Meet at Sanderson Brook Falls Parking Lot Co-sponsored by the Western MA Hilltown Hikers

**Space is limited to 25 people per hike for Mt. Greylock - reserve your spot here

Find more fun January events in Boston in our handy guide to winter family fun. Happy New Year!

HOURS↑ top

Times Vary

Free hot & hearty soup at noon
Live wildlife and family fun noon-1 pm
All hikes begin at 1:00 pm


WEBSITE↑ top

www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-first-day-hikes

LOCATION↑ top

840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA map
Phone: 617-698-1802

Walden Pond State Reservation, 12:00 pm
915 Walden Street/Route 126, Concord, MA Meet at the new Visitor Center.
Hot chocolate and light snacks will be available after the hike. Co-sponsored by the Walden Woods Project,the Friends Group of Walden Pond State Reservation

Willard Brook State Forest, 10:00 am
599 Main Street, West Townsend, MA
Meet at the Damon Pond Picnic Area near the junction of Rt. 119 and 31

Nantasket Beach Reservation, 11:00 am
Route 3A, Hull,
Meet at the MJM Bathhouse, 204 Nantasket Ave., MA Hot beverage follows the hike.
Co-sponsored by the Hull Health Commission

Nickerson State Park, 11:00 am
3488 Main Street, Brewster, MA
Meet at the Main Lot by the entrance.
Enjoy Hot Chocolate after the hike. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Nickerson State Park

Granville State Forest, 10:30 am
323 West Hartland Road, Granville, MA Meet at the Park Headquarters
Warm up afterward around a fire with a warm beverage.

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