Best Walks in Massachusetts

Green = easy, Blue = moderate, Red = hard

Appleton Farms - pretty woods and farm animals
Arnold Arboretum - amazing collection of trees and shrubs
Ashland State Park - hike around a reservoir
Auburn, Mount - best cemetery/garden
Boston Harbor Islands - neat boat trip and island hike
Crane Beach - fine beach and nearby castle
Deer Island - amazing wastewater treatment plant; oceanside walk
Esplanade - pleasant city walk
Great Meadows NWR - fine flowers in season
Lowell National Historical Park - historic mills and canals
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory - excellent butterflies
Nashoba Brook Conservation Area - orienteering (compass use) course
Plum Island - beach and marsh trails
Southwick Zoo - well-done zoo
Wachusett Reservoir - interesting waterside walk
Walden Pond - famous place; lakeside walk
Ward Reservation - variety of habitats
Wingaersheek Beach - ocean beach plus nearby Rockport
World's End - special place on south edge of Boston harbor