The best hiking trails in Essex County
Massachusetts · 216 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 3 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Northern Strand Community Trail 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 Town, History, Restaurant, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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