What to do and see in New England, New England: The Best Hiking Trails

January 29, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Mohegan Bluffs, Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve, Stowe Recreation Path, Zealand Falls Trail, Farmington Valley Greenway, Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail, Cape Cod Provincelands Trail, Salisbury Rail Trail, Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop, Cliff Walk.
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1. Mohegan Bluffs

Mohegan Trail, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807 +1 800-383-2474 http://www.blockislandinfo.com/island-events/mohegan-bluffs
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5.0 based on 718 reviews

Mohegan Bluffs

Two-hundred-foot cliffs with great views of the Atlantic.

Reviewed By stevendO6647JP

Beautiful! We got there at 10am only a few people there but right after that people kept constanlty coming (probably because the ferry arrives around this time which i believe is the first of the day). Honestly, even with more people its pretty big and its not crowded. Tip - keep walking right or even left to walk along shoreline and away from people. It is very rocky (small uneven rocks) so wear good shoes. As a billion other people said, there is alot of stairs but unless you have difficulty with normal stairs, this will be fine for you. Going up is of course more tiring but will only take a few minutes if you go at a slightly brisk pace. There are plenty of taxis from the ferry to take you there. I believe it was 16 or so around there bucks one way for 2 people and only takes like 5-10 minutes to get there. It is got friendly, the taxis are dog friendly and the ferry is dog friendly. **If you have a drone and want to fly it here such as a DJI drone you have to do special authorization before flying. I did not and could not fly it here due to airport nearby. Only place i could fly my drone was the northern part of the island where the other lighthouse is (there is southeast lighthouse by Mohegan bluffs) and they have a nice quiet beach area up this way too. Have fun!!

2. Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve

734 Corn Neck Rd New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807-7768
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve

3. Stowe Recreation Path

Stowe, VT 05672 +1 802-253-7321 [email protected] http://www.gostowe.com/recreation-path
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5.0 based on 1,432 reviews

Stowe Recreation Path

Between the West Branch River and Route 108 is a biking trail full of scenic vistas and small town atmosphere.

Reviewed By Turkish340

Rent some good bikes and do it. Did it with family, youngest is 10. No probkem at all as the entire path is pretty much flat and paved so it is really easy to ride. Beautiful scenery all the way through, and some really magical spots to stop and admire the area.

4. Zealand Falls Trail

White Mountains National Forest, NH
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Zealand Falls Trail

5. Farmington Valley Greenway

CT http://www.fvgreenway.org
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Farmington Valley Greenway

6. Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail

Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609-0177 +1 207-288-3338 https://www.nps.gov/acad/contacts.htm
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5.0 based on 564 reviews

Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail

Reviewed By 130ashleyb - Yountville, United States

Fun hike! After reading many reviews, my husband and I took this hike on our recent trip to Acadia. We knew that we needed to get there early, and so glad we did! If you get there any later than 10am you'll be less likely to find parking and the trail starts filling up- which means you'll be hanging on the side of a mountain waiting for 200 other people to scramble up the ladders. Quick warning for the fair skinned - this trail is 75% exposed to the sun, so make sure to apply sunscreen before you go.

7. Cape Cod Provincelands Trail

Route 6 north toward Provincetown, Provincetown, MA
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5.0 based on 264 reviews

Cape Cod Provincelands Trail

Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States

My husband and I ran the Provincelands Trail. We took advantage of the free parking at the Visitor Center, where we started/ended our run. The views from the Visitor Center were breathtaking. The path was beautiful and not crowded; this is a must-do for active travelers visiting P-town!

8. Salisbury Rail Trail

Salisbury, MA
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Salisbury Rail Trail

Reviewed By L9393NIrobertm - Exeter, United States

We have been on this trail many times and enjoy it. It is paved the entire way and is an easy flat walk. There are views of woods and marsh. There is free parking at the southern end near the bridge to Newburyport. It can get crowded at times. This is a good outing--a good leisurely walk.

9. Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop

NH
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop

10. Cliff Walk

Newport, RI 02840-3659 401 849-8048 https://www.discovernewport.org/things-to-do/cliff-walk/
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4.5 based on 5,342 reviews

Cliff Walk

A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.

Reviewed By Kirkpatd - Whitehead, United Kingdom

We parked at Easton beach (free) so you also get the benefit of the beach before you start the walk At this point the walk is pathed so very easy and on one side you get great views of the Atlantic Ocean and views back over the town. On the other side you get a view of the mansions and stately homes of the rich and famous About a mile into the walk the path becomes a little more challenging as you have to manoeuvre across rocks and uneven ground but this is not majorly difficult and you can pass with care. Make sure you have good soled shoes or trainers to give a bit more support The walk itself is about 3.5 miles and you end up at a small beach and from there you can get a trolley bus back into town if you don’t want to do the return leg Bring water, sun cream and a camera you won’t be disappointed

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