Central Massachusetts Hiking
Midstate Trail, Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, Norwottock Rail Trail
Central Massachusetts offers hiking trails for all ability levels. 
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Central Massachusetts Hiking Trails
Midstate Trail
The Midstate Trail extends from Rhode Island across central Massachusetts and into New Hampshire crossing woodlands, lakes, farmland, and rolling hills.
Distance: 92 mi
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail begins in Connecticut and ends in New Hampshire. Within Massachusetts, it offers a more challenging hike across the Mount Holyoke and Mount Tom Ranges.
Distance: 114 miles
Norwottock Rail Trail
The Norwottock Rail Trail is located within Massachusetts’ Connecticut River Greenway State Park alongside the former Boston & Main Railroad. The trail crosses the Connecticut River and winds through forests, farmland, and towns. This paved trail is ideal for all levels of ability.
Distance: 10 miles
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Massachusetts Hiking by Region
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Lenox, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke, Springfield, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Lee, Adams
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Worcester, Brookfield, Fitchburg, Leominster, Southbridge, Sturbridge
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Lawrence, Lowell, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Marblehead
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Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Somerville
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Brockton, Duxbury, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Plymouth
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Falmouth, Barnstable, Hyannis, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard, Provincetown
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