Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Cambridge

Charles River Reservation

Charles River Reservation

Waterfront greenspace with paved trails. This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.

1175A Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02135, United States

Freedom Trail (Starting Point)

Freedom Trail (Starting Point)

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Freedom Trl, Boston, MA 02108, United States

Torbert MacDonald State Park

Torbert MacDonald State Park

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4253 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155

Webster Conservation Area

Webster Conservation Area

Woodland hiking & rock climbing park. Forested 118-acre park with a pond, marshes & sandstone cliffs frequented by hikers & rock climbers.

416 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Newton, MA 02459, United States

Lone Tree Hill

Lone Tree Hill

Serene park with walking trails. Various trails through woods & a meadow take visitors around this peaceful conservation area.

800 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, United States

Beaver Brook Reservation

Beaver Brook Reservation

Woodland park with historic buildings. Historic buildings share this 59-acre park with woodlands, a waterfall, open fields & sports areas.

66 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478, United States

Rock Meadow Conservation Area

Rock Meadow Conservation Area

Public wildlife space & community garden. Public conservation land of meadow, wetlands, streams & woods, plus updated Belmont Victory Gardens.

248 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478, United States

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

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500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126

Rock Circuit Trail

Rock Circuit Trail

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Woodland Path, Stoneham, MA 02180, United States

The Cascade

The Cascade

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178 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176, United States

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Extensive trails network & a pond. 2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.

4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180

Whipple Hill

Whipple Hill

Large conservation area with trails. This 120-acre conservation area offers 4 miles of trails, a pond & lots of plant & animal life.

Summer St, Lexington, MA 02420, United States

Neponset River Reservation

Neponset River Reservation

Parks, playgrounds, trails & wildlife. Wildlife habitat with parks, playgrounds & trails, plus bird-watching, fishing, hiking & kayaking.

2 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186, United States

Arlington's Great Meadows

Arlington's Great Meadows

Sizable undeveloped land with trails. 183-acres of wet meadows & uplands with trails for viewing an array of plants & wildlife.

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, Lexington, MA 02420, United States

Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Miles of walking trails & scenic views. Natural retreat with 6 miles of accessible trails, playing fields, a canoe launch & scenic views.

300 Gardner St, Boston, MA 02132, United States

Charles River Wetlands Trail

Charles River Wetlands Trail

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600 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468, United States

Hemlock Gorge Reservation

Hemlock Gorge Reservation

River park with Historic Landmark bridge. Wildlife area for hiking, with a historic granite-&-brick bridge from 1877, spanning river & gorge.

8Q8C+JJC, 21 Bridge St, Needham, MA 02494, United States

Cutler Park Reservation

Cutler Park Reservation

Marsh & lake with numerous bird species. Wetland preserve with a freshwater marsh & lake for bird-watching, hiking, fishing & canoeing.

84 Kendrick St, Needham, MA 02494, United States

Stony Brook Reservation

Stony Brook Reservation

Expansive park with trees & wildlife. This sizable urban forest features walking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities & several ponds.

95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136, United States

Wilson Mountain Reservation

Wilson Mountain Reservation

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384 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026, United States

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