From iconic national park summits to under-the-radar local favorites, Massachusetts offers some of the most rewarding hiking in the country. We've personally vetted 2 trails below — each guide includes turn-by-turn directions, parking notes, the best season to visit, and the tips you only learn after hiking it twice.
Massachusetts' highest peak via a steep climb through a glacial cirque.
A short, dramatic Berkshires loop to white quartzite cliffs and Squaw Peak.