This place is extremely underrated. I happened to be in Wilmington for Habit burger and decidded…read moreto pull over and check out this gorgeous forest. The views were simply spectacular. I do not think it gets much better than this considering that you only have to go about 40 minutes out of the city. I saw a river otter within 10 minutes of parking my car and getting out! I believe most of this forest is along Harold Parker road and there is small dirt lots you can park on along this road.

Harold Parker is a state forest with a campground and a couple of lakes that you can go fishing or…read morekayaking and it also has 100 of trails and exploring horse back riding as well but it a good place to just enjoy nature and the sounds of the woods it's just a hidden gem to get away from the hustle and bustle of life

It is always a beautiful day to visit this place! I stopped the other day after work for an…read moreafternoon stroll on my way home.

Beautiful gardens and when they offer yoga among the flowers it is amazingly peaceful and joyful!read more

We went on a fantastic snowy walk here with our dog. The Acorn trail is open for hiking in the…read morewinter- dogs allowed. We parked in the lot for the ski touring, crossed the road, and were on our way. We did the North and South loop of the Acorn trail, totaling about 2.5-3 miles. The trail was decently traversed, but I would definitely recommend hiking/snowboots in the winter. It was very peaceful and beautiful here - tall pines and some big pastures.

One of my favorite places to go for the summer . They have great hiking and biking trails ! There…read moreis a delicious icecream place with animals as well . Such a beautiful scenic place definitely a summer must see

This walkway has some of the most lovely set of views in Lowell. In some places, you wouldn't even…read morerealize you are IN Lowell, it looks so otherworldly. The view from the top of the dam is so quiet and serene and HIGH. It's not a long walkway, and one of the entrances has some construction going on right now, but since it's only open seasonally, it's worth a visit when you can make it. My kids love to watch the little minnows and birds and all the wildlife that lives in the river. Lots of herons, too. For being an old path, it's pretty well maintained and only has room to improve as the city continues to update all the river walks as planned over the years.

This is a nice walkway along the Northern Canal. It's been re-done and is very pretty. The…read moreentrance is on the Mammoth Rd/School St. Bridge. The historic walkway along the Northern Canal island is open when river conditions permit between May 15 and October 15. To find out the daily status if the walkway is open, call the park. It's closed when the water is too high. You can hear traffic and sort of see civilization between a few of the trees, but the foliage is so thick and pretty that it feels like you're in a forest . It's a nice place to go for an urban hike.

Don't let the others reviews whining about dog poop deter you. The only litter I saw was near the…read moreentrance of the trail (ironically where the only trash bin I saw was since people are lazy). I swear, too many people use Yelp just to complain. I appreciate how well-marked the trails are here. There are many signs and color markings on trees to tell you what trail you're on and the intersections with other trails. The trails aren't too steep but there are a lot of tree roots so be sure to watch your step. There are nice views of Lake Cochichewet along the trails and at least one bench nearby so you can relax and enjoy the view. I did see one off-leash dog so I can see how that would be annoying. Thankfully the dog was friendly and all the other dogs I saw were leashed. I brought my dog on a leash and he enjoyed the walk. Parking lot is a little small but it's free. I plan to come here with my dog again and explore the other trails.

Great hike! You can choose the difficulty depending on the trail you want to take. Beautiful views…read morein the summer and fall.

One of the most random and beautiful finds I've made recently. I was aimlessly walking to pass the…read moretime when I wandered into a quiet neighborhood. Tucked away in a small dirt parking lot was a sign -- Farm open to everyone Curious, I stepped in and found a small Christmas tree farm! There were small, well-kept trails that (imo) felt safe. I spotted a few unique birds and bugs, none of which were intrusive. It was such an unexpected escape. If you live in the area I would definitely recommend taking a scenic walk through this farm/sanctuary!

Easy short walking trails. The trees here are beautiful!…read more A nice getaway from the sidewalks. (No dogs are allowed though.)

beautiful pond with nice walking trail to checkout! i would highly recommend stopping by for a…read morelittle if you're in the area. cool blueberries and lily pads

substantial place to go on a walk and look at water views. not busy. cute moss and mushrooms…read morearound. great vibes.