The best hiking trails in Essex County
Massachusetts · 218 Hiking Trails
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What to expect
Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Essex County, Massachusetts. The Bay Circuit Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 3367 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Union Street Loop - Cart Path and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Nahant Heritage Trail. The longest trail is the Bay Circuit Trail at 352.4 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Whites Hill Loop at 610 m. Get off line access to History, Restaurant, Peak, and Viewpoint locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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