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The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Massachusetts

Short hikes and easy strolls have their place, but when you’re really in the mood to get lost in nature, this epic trail across Massachusetts is just the thing. The Midstate Trail is a path that spans the entire state. It’s just waiting for you to lace up your hiking boots and get exploring.

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The Midstate Trail is an epic hiking path that cuts right across the entire state of Massachusetts. Google Maps It passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Central Massachusetts and offers truly amazing views. AllTrails/Michelle Kitridge Drab The whole trail extends for about 95 miles from the Rhode Island border to the Wapack Trail in New Hampshire. AllTrails/K Bates It’s easily accessible and close to large population centers, but still feels like an exceptionally wild and scenic footpath. AllTrails/Susan Sera The trail passes through land in Douglas, Sutton, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Leicester, Oakham, Rutland, Barre, Hubbardston, Princeton, Westminster, Ashburnham, and Ashby. AllTrails/Jenny Linch Hikers can discover remarkable scenery in places like Wachusett Mountain and Mount Watatic, as well as plenty of interesting geological and historical features. AllTrails/John Gage Redemption Rock is located along the trail. This boulder marks the spot where Mary Rowlandson was released by her native captors in 1676. AllTrails/Michelle Kitridge Drab You’ll even stumble upon archaeological treasures and the ruins of old structures, such as this one in Douglas State Forest. AllTrails/John Gage There are plenty of places to stop along the way, including campsites, fire pits and picnic areas. AllTrails/Daniel Hewitt Of course, you don’t have to hike the whole trail in one go. Part of the beauty of this path is that you can hop on and off wherever you like. AllTrails/AllTrails User

Click here for an interactive map of the Midstate Trail, complete with trail segments, routes, parking and points of interest. For more incredible hikes in Massachusetts that won’t take all day, check out our list of some of the easiest trails in the state.