The Middlesex Fells Reservation is a treasure in the Greater Boston area. This area of natural beauty is unexpected in two ways: it feels wild, despite being so close to the city, and the park’s terrain is as varied as it is lovely.
At the northern end of the Skyline Trail, a 0.2-mile long spur leads to the Bear Hill Tower. Add this onto your walk if you like to feel on top of the world – it’s the highest point in the Fells!
The vistas are even more impressive from Pine Hill. Perched on top of the hill is Wright Tower, which was named as a tribute to Elizur Wright, an abolitionist, mathematician, and driving force behind the plans to preserve Middlesex Fells for the public.
It encircles the North Reservoir, Middle Reservoir, and South Reservoir. Along this 5.2-mile trek, you’ll enjoy scenery that includes meadows, a pine grove, brooks and, of course, the three reservoirs.
The Fells’ other attractions include fishing, biking, and playing in Sheepfold Meadow, which is a popular off-leash venue for dogs and their people.
In addition to being a bit of a mouthful, the 0.8-mile-long Spot Pond Brook Archeological Self-Guided Trail combines walking with learning about the history of mills in the area.
You can visit the Middlesex Fells Reservation numerous times and soak in totally different scenery on each occasion, but one thing’s for sure: you’ll have an unforgettable experience. Since the Fells are so vast, it’s a good idea to print out a copy of the trail map or pull it up on your phone before you leave.
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