Who is ready to take a road trip? If you consider yourself the outdoorsy type and love all things nature, we urge you to take our ultimate nature lovers road trip in Massachusetts. Starting in western Mass., you’ll encounter Chesterfield Gorge before heading off to a waterfall, a mountain, a state park, and more.
Follow along by using our interactive map as your guide, and feel free to add any stops you may want to make along the way!
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- Chesterfield Gorge Reservation, West Chesterfield
Tom Walsh/Wikimedia Commons Chesterfield Gorge is a natural wonder that was carved out by glacial meltwater ages ago. With impressive rock walls that measure approximately 30 feet, there are plenty of trails to explore the area and overlooks where you can get a bird’s eye view of the gorge. Read our previous coverage to learn more. 01084, W CHESTERFLD, MA 01084, USA
- Doane’s Falls, Royalston
Ken Prince/AllTrails Found within Lawrence Brook, Doane’s Falls is made of a series of five waterfalls that plunge from beneath a stunning stone bridge into a lake below. Read our previous coverage to learn about a hike to Doane’s Falls. Doane’s Falls, Royalston, MA 01331, USA
- Mount Wachusett, Princeton
John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons While Mount Wachusett is the place to go skiing in Massachusetts, it’s also a wonderful place to visit any time of year. When there is no snow on the ground, this mountain offers numerous hiking trails. Hike to the summit for spectacular panoramic views. Visit the Mount Wachusett website for more information. Mount Wachusett, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
- Wells State Park, Sturbridge
Michael Leary/Google The 1,400-acre Wells State Park is home to 12 miles of trails, woodlands, cliffs, wetlands, and Walker Pond. Enjoy a variety of recreation including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and more. Visit the Wells State Park web page for more information. 159 Walker Pond Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Sutton
Don k/AllTrails If you’re someone who enjoys geology, a trip to Purgatory Chasm is a must! This unique park features numerous rock formations to explore within a beautiful setting. Visit the Purgatory Chasm web page for more information. Purgatory Chasm, Sutton, MA 01590, USA
- Walden Pond, Concord
Robbie Shade/Flickr Walden Pond was made famous by Henry David Thoreau who featured it in one of his most famous essays. Visit the site where the famed author’s house once stood and take a loop trail around the pond. Both scenic and historic, Walden Pond is a natural wonder everyone should visit at least once. Read our previous coverage to learn more. Walden Pond, Concord, MA 01742, USA
- Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Monowar Choudhury/Google Located along the coast in Rockport, Halibut Point State Park is home to rocky ledges, tidepools that are teeming with sea life, forests, an old quarry, and hiking trails. And the views are nothing short of spectacular! Read our previous coverage to learn about an easy hike at Halibut Point State Park. Halibut Point State Park, Gott Ave, Rockport, MA 01966, USA
- Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester
Gabrielm199/Wikimedia Commons If you enjoy beachcombing, the pristine Wingaersheek Beach is the place for you! Here you will find a variety of seashells as well as beach glass and sand dollars. The scenery here is also quite breathtaking. Read our previous coverage to learn more. Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
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Tom Walsh/Wikimedia Commons
Chesterfield Gorge is a natural wonder that was carved out by glacial meltwater ages ago. With impressive rock walls that measure approximately 30 feet, there are plenty of trails to explore the area and overlooks where you can get a bird’s eye view of the gorge. Read our previous coverage to learn more.
01084, W CHESTERFLD, MA 01084, USA
Ken Prince/AllTrails
Found within Lawrence Brook, Doane’s Falls is made of a series of five waterfalls that plunge from beneath a stunning stone bridge into a lake below. Read our previous coverage to learn about a hike to Doane’s Falls.
Doane’s Falls, Royalston, MA 01331, USA
John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons
While Mount Wachusett is the place to go skiing in Massachusetts, it’s also a wonderful place to visit any time of year. When there is no snow on the ground, this mountain offers numerous hiking trails. Hike to the summit for spectacular panoramic views. Visit the Mount Wachusett website for more information.
Mount Wachusett, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Michael Leary/Google
The 1,400-acre Wells State Park is home to 12 miles of trails, woodlands, cliffs, wetlands, and Walker Pond. Enjoy a variety of recreation including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and more. Visit the Wells State Park web page for more information.
159 Walker Pond Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA
Don k/AllTrails
If you’re someone who enjoys geology, a trip to Purgatory Chasm is a must! This unique park features numerous rock formations to explore within a beautiful setting. Visit the Purgatory Chasm web page for more information.
Purgatory Chasm, Sutton, MA 01590, USA
Robbie Shade/Flickr
Walden Pond was made famous by Henry David Thoreau who featured it in one of his most famous essays. Visit the site where the famed author’s house once stood and take a loop trail around the pond. Both scenic and historic, Walden Pond is a natural wonder everyone should visit at least once. Read our previous coverage to learn more.
Walden Pond, Concord, MA 01742, USA
Monowar Choudhury/Google
Located along the coast in Rockport, Halibut Point State Park is home to rocky ledges, tidepools that are teeming with sea life, forests, an old quarry, and hiking trails. And the views are nothing short of spectacular! Read our previous coverage to learn about an easy hike at Halibut Point State Park.
Halibut Point State Park, Gott Ave, Rockport, MA 01966, USA
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If you enjoy beachcombing, the pristine Wingaersheek Beach is the place for you! Here you will find a variety of seashells as well as beach glass and sand dollars. The scenery here is also quite breathtaking. Read our previous coverage to learn more.
Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Will you head out on this nature lovers road trip in Massachusetts? What are your favorite parks, beaches, mountains, and waterfalls around the state? Tell us in the comments!
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