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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 217 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 128 cities and towns — Leominster, Littleton, Acton, Sturbridge and 124 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Breakheart Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,308 reviews
This forest with hiking trails, lakes & a river offers activities such as fishing & swimming.
World's End
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,607 reviews
This tranquil coastal park offers scenic views of the Boston skyline, plus 4.5 miles of trails.
Myles Standish State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,617 reviews
Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.
Great Brook Farm State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews
An expanse of trails through fields & woods, centered around a working dairy farm, open for tours.
Horn Pond Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,100 reviews
Scenic area next to a large pond offering outdoor activities such as hiking & biking.
Francis William Bird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Strolling spot with paths & bridges, fields, tree groves, frog ponds, play areas & an outdoor stage.
Dunn State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 882 reviews
State park offering picnic facilities, hiking trails, playgrounds, a beach, and pond, as well as swimming.
Fresh Pond Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 821 reviews
Popular spot for spotting wetland birds & deer with wooded walking routes around a tranquil pond.
Cushing Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
57-acre spot on the site of a WWII army hospital, with open space & trails, plus a chapel.
Pond Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
320 acres of meadow, wood, marsh & water, plus a flood-control dam, with hiking & wildlife watching.
Ashley Reservoir
4.9 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
Scenic park with paths for running, biking and strolling, plus lakes, reservoirs and wildlife.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
3,000-acre lava rock range with thickets of forest, 30 miles of hiking trails & winter sports.
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 689 reviews
Small protected area with wetlands, forested areas & vernal pools for wildlife, plus public trails.
Brookline Reservoir Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
A walking/jogging track surrounds a reservoir anchoring this 32-acre recreation & fishing area.
Nonotuck Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 573 reviews
Outdoor green space featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts, plus a pool.
Westville Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 517 reviews
Year-round spot for outdoor activities, featuring hiking trails, picnic areas with grills & a lake.
Charles W. Ward Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Hiking area offering dog-friendly trails, some with views of Boston, plus a fire tower.
Blue Hills - Skyline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Young, forested reserve for hiking as well as scenic views of Boston’s skyline.
Whitehall State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Natural area on Whitehall Reservoir with boating, fishing & a 6-mi. perimeter hiking trail.
Arlington Reservoir
4.7 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Popular swimming area with a beach, playground, walking path, dog-friendly areas and more.
Noanet Woodlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Woodsy preserve featuring 17 miles of hiking trails, bird-watching & city views from Noanet Peak.
Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
Family-friendly site featuring a pond, wetlands, trails, boardwalks and wildlife.
Auburndale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Play & picnic areas, trails, tennis courts & a ball field in a tranquil location by the river.
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Bird-watching area with a 4-mile network of trails, plus ponds, bridges and brooks.
Rocky Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Known for its 6+ miles of hiking trails, this natural area features woods, wetlands & ponds.
Buffumville Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring volleyball courts, a small pavilion, boat launch ramp, swimming, and picnic facilities.
Cold Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
This green space with wooded areas & fields offers a dog park, exercise path & athletic facilities.
Chestnut Hill Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Reservoir surrounded by trees and trails, popular for joggers, cyclists and dog-walkers.
Ghiloni Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Public park with a playground, splash pad, soccer fields & interpretive woodland nature trails.
Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Oceanfront wildlife sanctuary and scenic walking spot for bird-watching and hiking on beaches.
Cascading Waters
4.5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Waterfall, cascades, and trails and park amid woodland views.
Upton State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Woodland park with Great Depression heritage including trails for hiking, skiing, riding & bikes.
Trustees of Reservations
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Nature preserve featuring carriage roads and walking trails, some with ocean views.
Hellcat Interpretive Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Nature preserve with a 100% boardwalk trail through diverse habitats including dunes and marsh, plus an observation tower.
Forge Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Kid-friendly destination with soccer and baseball fields, plus paved and wooded trails.
Griggs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Laid-back neighborhood park for dog walkers and picnicking families.
The Sawmill
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Park with hiking trails and ponds, plus wildlife, birdwatching and a former sawmill.
Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park aka Milk St. Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews
Kids' park with ball fields, paved trails, basketball courts, picnic tables and a playground.
Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Wooded area featuring hiking, biking and picnic areas amid scenic trails.
Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Park featuring tennis, baseball, and basketball courts, plus a kids' playground, and picnic facilities.
Wilson Mountain Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Family-friendly and dog-friendly tract featuring two marked paths through woods and rocky terrain and a hilltop vista.
Luddam’s Ford Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Dog-friendly park with kid-friendly trails and a dam plus fishing.
Mass Audubon Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and wildlife-watching.
Stony Brook Conservation Land
4.8 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Nature area with hiking trails, a pond, and picnic tables, plus a camp for children.
Gates Pond Reservoir Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails around a picturesque pond.
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing trails.
Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Wooded hiking trails and boardwalks crisscross this former resort property with lake views.
Oak Hill Conservation Land
4.6 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and scenic views.
Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)
4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Tranquil hiking area with gravel tracks around a scenic pond and through woodland.
Billerica State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Urban green space providing rustic, multi-use trails & wooded areas for walking & wildlife viewing.
Arlington's Great Meadows
4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
183-acres of wet meadows & uplands with trails for viewing an array of plants & wildlife.
West Hill Dam
4.8 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Clean, well-maintained park featuring trails for walkers and mountain bikers, plus a lake beach.
Great Woods Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews
This large, forested natural area features multiple hiking trails with scenic views.
Mill Pond Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Multipurpose trails winding through 270 acres of open fields & pine forests, plus athletic fields.
Mass Audubon's Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Kid-friendly open-space sanctuary for bird watchers featuring boardwalks, meadows and ponds.
Franklin State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Unspoiled 843-acre forest area with hiking, biking, cross-country skiing & horseback-riding trails.
Kohlrausch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a playground and picnic area with baseball fields and grass space.
Balance Rock Loop Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Popular spot for hiking and picnics, featuring a large balancing rock.
Lyman Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Trail for hiking and walking, plus a beach.
Lake Williams Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Half-mile walkway across the water and a longer wooded trail make for a scenic strolling spot.
Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Forested 283-acre conservation area with vistas, streams & wetlands, plus trails for hiking.
Abram's Rock
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Destination featuring historical landmarks, hiking trails, and mountain biking opportunities.
Noon Hill Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Local 20-minute or hour-long hike with steep parts, along with a pond, forest and views of Gillette Stadium.
Gammino Pond Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Hikers and dog walkers come to this preserved spot for scenic trails with picnic spots as well.
J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails, lake access, and ruins, plus dog-friendly walking.
Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Park with marked trails through wooded terrain, plus picnic tables and a gazebo.
Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk.
Wildlands Trust - Willow Brook Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Scenic nature preserve featuring a boardwalk, multiple trails and a 2-story observation tower.
Leadmine Mountain Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Popular site for hiking featuring glacial erratic boulders and tranquil ponds, along with waterfalls and streams.
Indian Lands Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Looping trails for hiking and dog walking pass marshes and woodlands.
Rice Preserve / Sunrise Peak Trailwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Overlook featuring hiking trails, plus views of Vermont and the Holyoke Range.
Four Ponds Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Park with marked trails leading through pine and deciduous forest, past ponds, and benches.
Osprey Overlook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring paved paths, scenic views and trails.
Grassy Pond
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Nature preserve with woodsy trails and a pond, plus a kid-friendly hike.
Cook Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Relaxing, kid-friendly and well maintained hiking area, featuring riverside walks.
King Oak Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Local park with a paved loop plus a grass field for picnics and kite flying.
Reservoir Walking Trail / Weston
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Dog-friendly park with a roughly 2-mi. trail around a reservoir, plus side paths.
Horseshoe Mill - Buzzards Bay Coalition
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Trails, some along a river, wind through this nature preserve, which is good for families.
Mass Audubon Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 91 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring meadows and well-maintained trails for walking and hiking.
Deer Island
4.5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Park for short walks, hikes, fishing and eagle-watching, featuring riverside views.
Whitney and Thayer Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Serene woodland park with 10 miles of trails, meadows & unique glacier boulders, plus city vistas.
Oak Hill Reservation Lookout Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Hiking area with trails offering views, waterfalls, springs, and wetlands.
Hamlen Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Lakeside woods offering easy-to-moderate hiking routes, as well as a run and ski trail.
1st Lt. Arthur E. Farnham, Jr., and SSgt. Thomas M. Connolly, Jr. Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Park, formerly an airport, offering grassy areas and a long trail.
Jamison Sullivan North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Wildlife refuge with trails for hiking and walking around a cranberry bog, ponds, and stone walls.
Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Sanctuary featuring fields, forests, and a riverside platform for wildlife sightings.
Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
4.3 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews
Mass Audubon wildlife refuge featuring a lighthouse, trails, and opportunities for birding.
Cormier Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Forested space with marked trails for hiking and walking, for kids and adults.
Danforth Falls Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Family-friendly, maintained nature trails featuring picturesque waterfalls and a stream, plus wildflowers.
Whiting Reservoir Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Easygoing trails around a reservoir for walking, running and strollers.
Ludlow Reservoir Shoreline Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Paved trail near the water for hiking, walking and biking, featuring views and flora including orchids.
Sherrin Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Wooded greenspace featuring a playground, nature trails and a tennis court.
Thanksgiving Forest Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Hiking area with dog-friendly trails, and options for boating and fishing.
Red Maple Swamp Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Family-friendly wetland area featuring scenic trails, a boardwalk and a gazebo.
Tantiusques
4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Area known for hiking, especially a short loop, with some reviewers mentioning its history.
Old Town Hill Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Nature preserve featuring paths leading to a hilltop with coastal views, plus picnic spots.
Mass Central Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Kid-friendly trail through woodlands and across bridges featuring flat terrain, plus streams.
Lake Chauncy Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Sprawling, dog-friendly park with a lake featuring walking trails, picnic tables and benches.
Rivermoor Habitat Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Park suitable for children, dogs, and walking.
Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Relaxed refuge featuring woodsy paths and a beaver pond, plus lake views and meadows. Secluded, bird-filled trails are fit for families and seniors.
Mass Audubon's Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
4.2 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Trails wind past caves, rock formations and boulders, as well as swamps.
Fort River Birding and Nature National Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Easy nature park offering boardwalks and gravel trails, along with benches for resting and bird-watching spots.
Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Well-maintained hike-and-trails for families through meadows and woods, featuring an old garden and fairy houses.
Wildlands Trust - Halfway Pond Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Nature preserve with well-maintained trails that lead to different areas, including Gallows Pond.
Old Farm Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Popular trail for hiking, walking and mountain biking through the woods and farmland, with scenic views and old machinery.
Eddy Bay Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Popular forested trail that overlooks Cape Cod Bay.
Cedariver
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering a short trail that runs along a river and through woods.
Rockland Branch Rail Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews
Quiet recreational area with paved paths, popular for walking, bicycling and jogging.
Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Wildlife refuge offering a kid-friendly hike, trails, and wildflowers.
Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails.
Mount Warner
4.5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Hiking area with mostly wide, easy trails that's good for kids.
Swift River Greenbelt Conservation Area & Universal Access Loop/Bike/Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
William & Barbara Hacker Wildlife Sanctuary & Town Island Pond Conservation Land Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Wildlands Trust - Crystal Spring Preserve
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