Some hikes are great for dropping out of your busy life and pausing to catch your breath. Other hikes are more likely to take your breath away. This is one of those.
Hiking the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is a rare and special opportunity to truly be left speechless by the beauty of nature. Here’s how you can enjoy this one-of-a-kind hike for yourself.
The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is a 114-mile-long hiking route that offers spectacular scenery and breathtaking views.
You can choose to do just the Massachusetts portion, or extend your journey north. If you like, you can even make conquering just one of these peaks a day trip activity.
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is considered easy hiking and is well-marked with white rectangles, so you won’t get lost. The easiest portions are between Mount Holyoke and Mount Tom, and the most challenging part (but still doable for beginners) is the hike to the summit of Mount Monadnock.
The best time to hike the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is during the early fall or early summer when mosquitos and high temperatures are less of an issue.
Though you probably won’t want to bring the kids along for the entire trek, many parts are suitable for children if you’re only planning on hiking a few miles of the trail.
No matter if you tackle the entire thing or use it for a quiet Sunday walk through nature, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is a natural gem you shouldn’t overlook.
Click here to find out more about hiking the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. For more of the best places to hike in Massachusetts, check out these trails that are quick and easy.
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