Theme: Hiking
If you're up for a hike in the woods, the Middlesex Fells Reservation is a quick 15min hop away from downtown Boston. With over 2,000 acres of woods, ponds, reservoirs and many miles of trails - there's plenty to keep you busy there. There are close to a dozen trails - from the fairly easy Reservoir trail to the somewhat more challenging Skyline; and endless old carriage roads that criss-cross the reservation. All of the named trails are color-coded (i.e. Skyline is white, Crossfells is blue, and so on) and extremely well marked - just keep an eye out for the blaze of the color that corresponds with your trail, and you won't get lost. Overall, The Fells are a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life for a day - it's close, yet at the same time very pleasantly secluded and picturesque.
Equipment: All you need is a good pair of hiking shoes, water, snacks, and attire appropriate for the weather. Oh, and if you decide to explore the rocky Skyline trail, a simple first-aid kit with a band-aid or two may not be a bad idea... ;)
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Directions: Take I-93 North to Rt.28/Fellsway exit. Go 3/4 of the way around the rotary, and hang a hard right off it onto the South Border Rd. The Belleview Pond entrance & parking area will be on your right almost immediately.
Website: http://www.fells.org/
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