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Best Backpacking Trails in Massachusetts

Browse 8 backpacking trails across 24 miles (39 km) in Massachusetts.
Default image for Alander Mountain Trail, a 6.1-mile trail in Mount Washington, MA (US)
6.1 Miles
9.8 km
Hard Out-and-Back

Alander Mountain Trail

Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts
Default image for Holland Glen, a 0.8-mile trail in Belchertown, MA (US)
0.8 Miles
1.3 km
Easy Loop

Holland Glen

Belchertown, Massachusetts
Default image for Tully Trail to Spirit Falls Hike, a 3.4-mile trail in Royalston, MA (US)
3.4 Miles
5.5 km
Moderate Out-and-Back

Tully Trail to Spirit Falls Hike

Royalston, Massachusetts
Default image for Soapstone Hill Loop (Gate 37), a 4.3-mile trail in Petersham, MA (US)
4.3 Miles
6.9 km
Hard Loop

Soapstone Hill Loop (Gate 37)

Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts
Default image for Royalston Falls, a 2.0-mile trail in Royalston, MA (US)
2 Miles
3.2 km
Moderate Out-and-Back

Royalston Falls

Royalston State Forest, Massachusetts
Default image for Gould Trail, a 3.2-mile trail in Adams, MA (US)
3.2 Miles
5.1 km
Moderate Out-and-Back

Gould Trail

Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts
Default image for Jabish Brook Loop Trail, a 1.2-mile trail in Belchertown, MA (US)
1.2 Miles
1.9 km
Easy Loop

Jabish Brook Loop Trail

Jabish Brook Conservation Area, Massachusetts
Default image for South Taconic Trail - Mt Alander to Bash Bish Falls, a 2.9-mile trail in Copake, MA (US)
2.9 Miles
4.7 km
Moderate One-Way

South Taconic Trail - Mt Alander to Bash Bish Falls

Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts
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