Hundreds of miles of trails lace through New England’s forests, up the spines of its mountains and along its shorelines. You can set your sights on an epic traverse – like the Appalachian Trail or Vermont’s Long Trail – or pack in a few day hikes amid other adventures. Nature is ever at hand in this region of the US: New England is home to scores of state parks, forest preserves and Acadia National Park.
Many trails are well marked, but hikers should take steps to stay safe when venturing into the great outdoors. No matter where you’re heading or in which season, it’s sensible to travel with a good map (not just your cell phone), along with drinking water and enough food to fuel your hike, rain gear (the weather in New England is highly variable), layers for drops in temperatures, and decent walking shoes.
Black bear sightings are possible, although attacks are rare. Make sure you know what to do if you cross paths with a bear. More dangerous are ticks, which can carry diseases. Inspect yourself and your travel companions carefully after your hike.
Once you’re prepared and ready to go, dive into these best New England hikes.
Best hike for sweeping views
8.5 miles roundtrip, 8 hours, strenuous
The queen of the Berkshires, Mt Greylock (3491ft) towers over the western end of Massachusetts, offering an impressive panorama across five states, with views of the Taconic, Housatonic and Catskill ranges. Hardwood and boreal forests blanket this beauty, with some 70 miles of hiking and biking opportunities (including a 11.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail).
The Jones Nose Trail trailhead is on Rockwell Road. Stop at the visitor center to pick up trail maps and other necessary info. Along the way, Jones Nose Trail hooks up with the Appalachian Trail, crossing Saddle Ball Mountain (3247ft) before reaching the summit of Mt Greylock.
Best hike to combine beach and forest
8.3 miles roundtrip, 3-4 hours, moderate
The Great Island Trail in Massachusetts passes a beach littered with colorful shells and seaglass, looping back through pine forest. Consider how much beachcombing and wildlife watching you plan to do when budgeting time. To ensure you don’t get stranded, head out shortly after high tide begins receding (wet, packed sand also makes walking easier). At the tip of the secluded island, you’re rewarded with a spectacular lookout at Jeremy Point, from which Brewster and Provincetown are visible on clear days. Unfortunately, beached whales (as well as a resident seal colony) are sometimes spotted here.
Planning tip: Pack lots of water and bug repellent, and be prepared to use nature’s toilet.
Best hike for a sunrise
4.9 miles (including Summit Loop) roundtrip, 5 hours, moderate
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