TAKE A HIKE BOSTON

pastoral landscapes, craggy summits, and quiet, wooded hills lie just a stone's throw from new england's largest urban centre. because of the stunning scenery around the city, hiking in boston is more than a trek around town. in moon take a hike boston , avid outdoorswoman jacqueline tourville shows you the best hikes in and around boston,all within two hours of the city. with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, tourville has all the bases covered. suggested lists of hikes include:best historical hikesbest summit viewsbest coastal hikesbest kid-friendly hikesbest butt-kickersbest for bird watchingbest for solitudelet moon show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. from rhode island, through central massachusetts and the berkshires, and up to the white mountains, your trip begins with moon take a hike boston.