How many hiking trails are listed in Massachusetts?

The directory currently includes 300 quality-checked routes in Massachusetts, covering 2.7k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Massachusetts?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Midstate Trail and South Taconic Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Massachusetts?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Massachusetts?

171 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Massachusetts

300 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Massachusetts, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.7k km. The average route is 9.0 km with 124 m (407 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 2.7k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.1k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 171 easy (57%), 95 moderate (32%) and 34 hard or expert (11%). 63 routes (21%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (30), forest (16), river (16), panoramic viewpoint (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,063 m (3,488 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, Midstate Trail, South Taconic Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

13.2 km

Jones Nose to Summit

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

706 m

Jones Nose to Summit

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Appalachian Trail	140 km	3,455 m	38 hr	Point to point
Midstate Trail	150 km	1,611 m	37 hr	Point to point
South Taconic Trail	30.0 km	1,346 m	8 hr 43 min	Point to point
Wapack Trail	33.3 km	1,278 m	9 hr 24 min	Point to point
Jones Nose to Summit	13.2 km	706 m	3 hr 48 min	Point to point
Robert Frost Trail	68.4 km	1,504 m	18 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.