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Worcester Area Hikes for Littles

By Noelle Monaghan - Worcester Macaroni KID Publisher April 1, 2022

How about a family hike?  Check out our local list for Worcester area hiking trails with the little ones!  Let's go!  


Shrewsbury Trails:
  1. Jordan Pond 22 acres & 1.2 miles of trails
  2. Lake Street Park 90 acres & 1.3 miles of trails
  3. Prospect Park 71 acres & 2.3 miles of trails
  4. Dean Park 79 acres & 1.8 miles of trails
  5. Hills Farm Pond 14 acres & 0.2 miles of trails
  6. Carlstrom Forest 153 acres & 2+ miles of trails
  7. Camp Wunnegan 45 acres & 1.7 miles of trails
Auburn Trail:
  1. Pakachoag Hiking Trail is 1.75 miles long
    • Pakachoag Hiking Trail is a short and sweet hike that’s perfect for people of all hiking skills. This trail features a footbridge, a creek, and many opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat. For a leisurely wooded hike, escape into the forest on Pakachoag Hiking Trail in Auburn, Massachusetts. Trail entrance is located at the Dr. Arthur and Dr. Martha Pappas Recreation Complex to the right of the concession stand. 203A Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Worcester Trails:
  1. Broad Meadow Brook (includes 5 miles of trails and a Sensory Trail)
  2. Cascade Falls
  3. Green Hill Park
Holden Trail:
  1. Trout Brook Reserve
Sutton Trails:
  1. Charley's Loop Trail at Purgatory Chasm (1 mile)
Charlton Trails:
  1. Buffumville Lake Trail
Oxford and Douglas Trails:
  1. Greenbrier in Oxford
  2. Hodges Village Dam in Oxford
  3. Douglas State Forest 
Westborough Trails:
Uxbridge Trails:
  1. Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
Spencer Trails:
  1. Howe Park
  2. Sibley Farm
Rutland Trail:
  1. Rutland State Park


Have you visited the Alltrails site?  It's super helpful!


Do you know of a kid-friendly hiking trail in Worcester and Beyond that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our list! 


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