Massasoit is a great place to take a walk. There are many trails to explore. Very peaceful.read more

Very good place to hike and have a picnic also good place to bring dogs. I've been going here sense…read moreI was a kid really fun memories

This is a very pretty spot to hike out to. The view from the ledge point is stunning. It must be…read morepopular because we left picking up trash on the way out. Mostly beer cans and water bottles.

Over a thousand acres in Foxboro and Wrentham, 23 miles of trails, nice and hilly, great place for…read moretaking a long hike, dog walking and mountain biking. Good Mountain Biking/multi-use trails, many challenging areas, some areas are muddy year-round. Few picnic tables. Nice fall colors here as well. Convenient to I95, I495, Rt. 1, close to Gillette Stadium.

I visit Gilbert and Borderland State Forests frequently as I live in Norton. Both have pros and…read morecons, but I overall Foxboro is better imo. The wide variety of trails and the mileage of trails is why visit here more. Dog friendly and very relaxed leash policy. Trails are pretty well maintained. Very rocky and hilly. Lots of watering holes, but most are dried up toward the middle of season. Trails are marked via painted trail markers on trees or rocks. Maps are scarce so make sure to snap a pic of one before venturing. The yellow trail from start to finish is ~9 miles alone and most trails interlink with each other. Very easy to get lost if you don't know the park. Parking is free. I usually park on Mill st where the State Forest Fire department is located, but there's probably 10+ parking areas surrounding the park including one off route 1 near Gillette. Con: terrain is tough, especially if you want to run. Also easy to get lost. I can't stress this enough. Take a pic of the map before going in the park. 4/5 stars

Nature lovers rejoice!! Your dream come true has arrived and it's in the middle of Attleboro, MA…read more This is an adorable little wildlife sanctuary - perfect for an afternoon hike. It covers about 1.5 miles of trail, so you won't necessarily get a workout in, but the views are really quite beautiful. I'd highly recommend taking the Talaquega Trail up to Woody's Way. It takes you around Lake Talaquega, which is absolutely breathtaking. The trail is well-organized with plenty of clear signage. We discovered halfway through the walk that blue dots represent going INTO the trail, while yellow dots show you OUT of the trail. Lastly, there's a parking lot, my friends, so getting there should be a breeze. Happy hiking! Quick tip: EIther go in the Winter (like we did) or bring some bug spray. I've heard that this can get pretty buggy in the warmer months.

Great for families! Well-maintained trails. a nature playground, and multiple places to contemplate…read moreexistence. Also: a very pleasant place to take a leisurely, low-impact hike.

I'm currently marathon training and have done a few trail runs around the trails of the…read moreFreetown-Fall River Forest. The trails are well maintained, there was a clean accessible bathroom, and plenty of easy parking. What more can you ask for with forest trails?! Always enjoy coming here!

If I lived near here I would be here ALL THE TIME! Really impressed with this park. Tons of wide…read moretrails to walk and mountain bike through. There's a shallow pool here that's open in the summer. Bathrooms right next to it with a pay phone. Haven't seen one of those in ages. Lots of picnic tables with grills and water fountains. Parking is plentiful although I hear it gets pretty crowded in the warmer months. If you love jumping on your mountain bike and exploring as much as I do then this is the place to go. I will definitely be putting this in my rotation of places to ride my bike.

A park with a big…read morerock Dighton Rock State Park is named for the famous 40 ton rock that is now located at the park. The huge glacial rock was originally found in the Tauton River but moved to a small museum in the park a while back. The rock has strange petroglyphs on it whose meaning and even origin is very controversial. The rock was known and discussed as far back as the early 17th century and most scholars now believe they were carved by Natives Americans for unknown and forgotten reasons. Of course various other theories like Phoenicians, Vikings, Chinese, Portuguese and the ubiquitous aliens also are tossed around. Like an intelligent species is going to travel bezillions of light years to write on a rock. Beside the famous and enigmatic rock the park has about 100 acres of roads, trails and a pleasant picnic area by the river. Not enough room for any serious hiking but a nice place for dog walking or a stroll through the woods. Unfortunately the museum is only open by appointment so the rock is usually hidden away. However the rest of the park is a nice place for a picnic or to relax. We will probably never know what the glyphs on the rock mean but even without the big and curious rock the park is a pleasant place to explore.

Well maintained river side park with picnic area, basic sanitary services and small free museum…read moreshow casing a boulder recovered from the nearby Taunton river with petroglyphs of possible various origins. The carvings are difficult to make out. Informational signs are provided to stimulate thought and help you to draw your own conclusion as to its origins and authenticity. The park is a short distance off exit 10 on busy Rte. 24. The caretaker is very friendly and obviously proud of the park. A few walking trails are available.

Great place to walk! Quiet and very well maintained. Good wildlife - saw snakes and a pair of…read moreotters! Great place!!!

Ponds trails and…read morereflections Attleboro Springs has long been used as a place for prayer, reflection and thought. The land is located right behind the National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette and is still own by the shine but anyone is allowed to use the land as long as they are quiet and respectful. The area is almost 120 acres and has several miles of well marked and trimmed trails. Lots of pudding stone, maples and fragrant pepper bushes as well as several lovely little ponds. The trails have several little bridges and boardwalks to keep you out of the mud. One of the very cool things about the sanctuary is the Braille Trail. This trail has a rope guide as well as information in braille so that seeing impaired people can enjoy and learn about the area too. The hiking isn't strenuous but in the snow and ice can be a bit difficult. There are several areas where you can stop and reflect, pray, think or just rest your butt. There are lots of educational programs and lectures going on here all year long for kids and anyone else that wants to learn about nature or history. A lovely place to learn, reflect, pray, think or just have some fun