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Eastern Massachusetts Has Some of the Loveliest Hikes in New England

"An easy, paved two-mile accessible loop through pine-oak forest that’s rich in wildlife and history; origin stories for the name range from Civil War-era training anecdotes to a namesake in Gloucestershire. The route offers pleasant forest scenery, views toward Boston about 12 miles away, and passes freshwater ponds that provide refreshing summertime cooling spots." - Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis is a writer, editor, and guidebook author based in New England. She has a soft spot for brutalist buildings and a degree in journalism from Emerson College. She was previously an assistant editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines