Top rated Hiking areas in Lexington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Lexington

Experience the best that Lexington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 258 places from Hiking area category.

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Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature preserve

Sanctuary offering trails through forest, meadows & wetlands, with wildlife views & canoeing.

4.90 (1K reviews) (~32.24 km from centre)

Beaver Brook Association

Non-profit organization

😐 Let’s not replace all of the bridges with poured concrete, please. I liked this area when it looked like a part of nature, now it’s an eyesore on the trail.

4.90 (217 reviews) (~43.77 km from centre)

Wapack National Wildlife Refuge

Hiking area

👍👍 Great spot to go hiking. You can always take the quick Northern Terminus which is 2.8mi out and back or wander over to the cliff loop which sports fantastic views of monadnock and the region.

4.90 (124 reviews) (~73.23 km from centre)

Beaver Brook

Hiking area

4.90 (94 reviews) (~44.43 km from centre)

DCR Quabbin Gate 40

Hiking area

4.90 (45 reviews) (~80.86 km from centre)

Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature preserve

👍👍 A pleasant 1.4 mile trail leaves and returns from the Summer Star Sanctuary which is worth a visit especially when the visitors center is open. The visitors center is an exceptional, LEED gold certified building with displays inside. It's free to visit. The path goes through varied terrain through a...

4.90 (45 reviews) (~37.8 km from centre)

Doane's Falls / Tully Lake Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Beautiful, well marked trail system with views around every turn! Recommend doing the Tully Lake Loop counter clockwise, Doane's Falls towards the end of the hike is spectacular!

4.90 (33 reviews) (~83.58 km from centre)

Hatches Harbor Trail

Hiking area

4.90 (32 reviews) (~93.33 km from centre)

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

State park

Quarter-mile rift between ancient granite formations provides climbing space & picnic sites.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~53.54 km from centre)

Borderland State Park

State park

Circa-early-1900s artist-created park boasts founders' home, woodland trails & pond for activities.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~42.15 km from centre)

Sandy Point State Reservation

State park

77-acre wildlife preserve offers views of nesting terns & plovers, plus beachcombing & fishing.

4.80 (582 reviews) (~46.31 km from centre)

Freedom Trail Starting Point

Historical landmark

👍👍 Really enjoyed walking the Freedom Trail. Started at Boston Commons and ended at Bunker Hill. The USS Constitution and the Old State House are must stops on the trail. The three graveyards are beautiful, old, and full of history as well. The red brick path is super easy to follow and took us a few h...

4.80 (460 reviews) (~16.69 km from centre)

Doane's Falls Reservation

Hiking area

👍 If you're looking for a picturesque and short outdoor adventure in Massachusetts, this place should be on your radar. You get three nice waterfalls to admire along the roughly 0.5 mile round trip hike. The hike is a breeze, especially in dry conditions, with a light to moderate grade throughout. The...

4.80 (381 reviews) (~83.1 km from centre)

Natick Outdoor Store

Sporting goods store

👍👍 Great store, massive variety. Came in for high tech running socks since I've been going nuts with a blister, and I was overwhelmed by the options. If they have this many options for SOCKS (bonus - lots of sale items!), you're in good shape for everything else! It's been years since I was an avid cam...

4.80 (361 reviews) (~20.55 km from centre)

Wachusett Mt. Summit

Hiking area

👍👍 First time ever coming here and it was quite the experience. I drove up the summit and was met with incredible views on every side. Definitely worth visiting Wachusett Mountain.

4.80 (302 reviews) (~54.54 km from centre)

Quabbin Reservoir

State park

👍👍 This place is just stunning. Worth the walk early mornings before it’s too hot.

4.80 (294 reviews) (~93.93 km from centre)

Rocky Woods Reservation

Hiking area

Known for its 6+ miles of hiking trails, this natural area features woods, wetlands & ponds.

4.80 (293 reviews) (~26.76 km from centre)

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

State park

👍👍 This is a beautiful place to go for a nice stroll. The path by the water is beautiful, but the grass paths through the woods are also enjoyable. You'll see all different varieties of wildlife, birds, fowl, turtles, frogs, squirrel chipmunk and a few snakes. This is a great place to bring your dog fo...

4.80 (287 reviews) (~51.2 km from centre)

Dune Shacks Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Beautiful scenic hike through the cape dunes ending at a quiet and lovely beach. Be forewarned, there is no shade, and it is two miles round trip over very soft sand and surprisingly steep dunes. Wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle, it's a much more challenging hike than it looks on a map!

4.80 (245 reviews) (~97.1 km from centre)

Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature preserve

👍👍 Such a great property to hike! So glad we joined the Audubon society..

4.80 (238 reviews) (~55.88 km from centre)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Lexington, United States