Massachusetts' Easy Stony Ledge Trail Will Take You To Mountain Views In Less Than 60 Minutes
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Massachusetts isn’t lacking in great hikes and scenic vistas, but we think this short and quick hike near Adams may be one of the best. The Stony Ledge Trail at Mount Greylock State Reservation is easy enough for total beginners but has a payoff worthy of an all-day trek. Curious to learn more? Here’s why this one particular trail belongs at the very top of your Massachusetts hiking bucket list!
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You can learn more about hiking the Stony Ledge Trail at Mount Greylock State Reservation by checking out the hike’s listing on AllTrails. You’ll find additional pictures of the trail, a more detailed hiking route, and reviews by other hikers.
For a little travel inspiration, take a look at Mount Greylock at sunset:
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What are some of the best hiking trails in Massachusetts?
Hiking in Massachusetts is an adventure that everyone can enjoy. Here are some of the best hiking trails in Massachusetts:
- Great Blue Hill via Skyline Trail
- Mount Watatic and Nutting Hill via Wapack Trail
- Mount Greylock via Bellows Pipe Trail
- Walden Pond Path
- Pine Hill
- Rock Circuit Trail Loop
- Mount Prospect, Williams, and Greylock Loop via Appalachian Trail
- Bellows Pipe Loop Trail
- Mount Everett, Bear Mountain, and Alander Loop
- Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop
- Blue Hills Skyline Trail
- Rock Circuit: Melrose Rock, Black Rock, and Pinnacle Rock
- Notchview Reservation
- MA NET: Section 9
- Stream and Esker Loop
- Boston's Freedom Trail
- Charles River Pathway Short Loop
- Boston Harbor and Castle Island
There's truly a hike for every kind of explorer on the list above. For more details about each of these trails, check out our ultimate guide to the best hiking trails in Massachusetts.
What are the best state parks in Massachusetts?
To experience the best scenery in the state, you can't go wrong with planning a visit to a Massachusetts state park. Below you'll find a list of the best state parks in Massachusetts:
- Alan E. Rich Environmental Park, Athol
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Sutton
- Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield
- Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Garden in the Woods, Framingham
- Myles Standish State Forest, Carver
- Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
- Bash Bish State Park, Mt. Washington
- Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
- The Cape Cod National Seashore
- Nickerson State Park
- Beartown State Forest, Monterey
- Mohawk Trail State Forest
- Mount Washington State Forest, South Egremont
- Freetown-Fall River State Forest, Assonet
How many of these picturesque state parks in Massachusetts have you visited?