Hiking Trails & Parks in Massachusetts
22,346 mapped trails and 105 parks across Massachusetts. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 22,346 mapped hiking trails and 105 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 34 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 34 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Massachusetts
A spatially-sampled view of 205 trail and park locations across Massachusetts’s counties.
Massachusetts Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 34 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Massachusetts
Parks & Campgrounds in Massachusetts
Longest Trails in Massachusetts
Hiking guides & rankings for Massachusetts
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Massachusetts, Ranked
Massachusetts's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMassachusetts's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Massachusetts trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Massachusetts
Ten gentle, well-marked Massachusetts trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Massachusetts
Federal parks and recreation areas in Massachusetts ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Massachusetts's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.