Scenic spot with beautiful grounds, approx 200 stone steps up or down to different levels, if you…read morefeel like Rocky that day. There is a street level vantage point atop the dam area, or you would drive down a different route to get to the reservoir path below the dam. You do not *have* to do the 200 steps, but it's a good workout. Fountain, water basin, excellent jogging or walking area. Historic building with fascinating architecture at the foot of the dam. Really a fantastic stopover between good eats and quaint villages. The bridge across the dam had a locked gate when we visited, but it is still an excellent vista and visit.

It was a damn fine day to be at the Wachusett Reservoir Dam, in the low 80's and partly sunny. This…read moreis a beautiful spot, with hundreds of steps to conquer if you want to go to the bottom of the dam and back up. There is also a picturesque fountain with a pool at the bottom of the dam, a great spot to picnic as there are shade trees around the fountain. There are many trails around the reservoir, boasting great views of the pristine waterfront. You can't walk on top of the dam however, as it's been closed off for security reasons. There are many aprking spots around the reservoir, and near the busy dam, you can park on the side of the road. Be careful crossing, it's busy there. We've been here multiple times, and would be happy to return.

Excellent rail trail with trailhead parking, street parking, and wide, paved path that winds…read morethrough natural environments as well as quaint main streets. A few larger intersections have crossing lights, and there is a slight incline going from downtown Hudson toward the Marlborough section. Plentiful scenery including artwork, train pieces, underbridge mural, and the river on the Hudson side. Well maintained, a few places to pull off and have a bite. Several miles long. One of the nicer rail trails in the Commonwealth. Well done.

Lovely mostly level and paved trail for walking and biking. It is pretty and serene in fall with…read moresome nice views of the foliage and a view of fort meadow reservoir at one point. Multiple access points in multiple towns including Marlborough and Hudson.

Tripps Pond is a nice little space to spend some time outdoors... I had the opportunity to do so…read morewhile visiting friends this past weekend! Located on River Street, Hog Brook runs into the pond which in turn becomes the Assabet River. There are paths and trails on each side of the pond which are great for a stroll or a change of pace but certainly aren't built for lengthy hikes of any sort. One path travels through the woods over a couple small bridges and ends on a small peninsula at the pond's edge. The other side of the pond is well manicured with wide walking paths and multiple benches and picnic tables. When I was here, a few dedicated Hudson families were cleaning up the park and clearing away fallen trees and branches in anticipation of Earth Day! Plenty of space to soak in the early spring sun. There is a bench dedicated to George Chiasson (at one time a park commissioner who firmly supported the return of an annual fishing derby at the pond). The event is so aptly named the "George Chiasson Memorial Trout Fishing Derby". Sounds like the pond is stocked with trout for the event with a single tagged fish that if not caught on the day of the event, remains part of a prized contest until such day that some lucky person reels it in! The flowers are starting to bloom and the buds starting to emerge from the trees. Looks like the local boy and girl scout troops dedicate work and time to the park. There is a weeping willow and white birch tree there with plaques from the groups. I found a "#kindnessrocks" rock nearby to a bench in the park, a welcome message during my visit. A nice place to breathe in the fresh air and come together with the residents of Hudson.

Nice little pond for strolling, dog walking, and even fishing. On one side, there are several stone…read moreand wooden benches for sitting, a couple picnic tables, and swings. On the other side there's a path through the woods for a short nature walk. Plenty of Great Blue Heron sightings!

This was one of the best trips I've been on. A friend of mine who had taken another trip with SUP…read moreYO invited me to go with her. There were 12 of us and everyone got along. I don't know if the type of vacation (hiking and camping) helped to self select the people but by the end of the week we had gotten really close as a group. SUP YO also picked amazing guides. They were fun, funny, knowledgeable, and basically one of the gang with guide authority. The owner of the company came with us on this trip. She was fun, did everything we did, never put on any airs, and I felt like she was "one of us.". All of the food, hotel, etc was taken care of. We even celebrated a birthday for one one of the hikers in the group! I am looking for more trips to go on with SUP YO and a group of us are planning to go in another trip or a weekend hike together again!!

From the owner: SUP YO exists to connect like-minded souls through outdoor adventure. With transformative…read morepaddleboard yoga, hikes, retreats, and outdoor escapes, we inspire others to step outside of their comfort zones, challenge themselves in mind, body, and spirit, and discover their truest selves.

We really enjoyed the hike ~ lots of markings explaining the greenery and flowers. Lots of heavy,…read morethick vines wrapped around trees ~ creepy looking, yet fascinating. The quarry and kiln were amazing. We did bring our dog with us, and she was on leash the whole time. Unfortunately, there were others there with their dogs who were not on leash and would run up to us and our dog. She is a puppy and gets nervous, so I wish people would adhere to the rules and keep their dogs on leash. Other than that, a great experience!!

This site is near a major road and has free parking. The trails to the quarry and kiln are short…read moreand could easily be done with a young child. If you're more ambitious there are longer sections I went on with typical New England woodland plants. I and my hiking partner were the only ones there, so social distancing is not an issue. I did have to pee in the woods because there are no bathrooms.

Lifelong New Englander first time experiencing a water bridge. Overall it's just like any other…read morepedestrian bridge but literally on the water versus walking above it. It's an interesting concept and I highly recommend wearing a pair of sneakers.

I needed to kill time while I waited for my car to get detailed so I decided to go on this hike…read more From pictures, I was expecting a shorter bridge that only extended partially into the lake, almost like a dock. But to my surprise, it actually went from one side to the other. At the start of my walk across it, I could see fish in the water. Further down we noticed that there was a Dunkin' Donuts nearby across the street which is convenient for fuel. As we reached the end, we noticed a heron standing on the bridge. We walked with caution and got about 20 feet away before it fled. It stayed in the area for some time. After the bridge, there is a path along the woods that follows the perimeter of the lake. It is very easy to follow, and I think it only split once into two different avenues. Overall, it took us about 1 hour to walk the bridge and the woods. The bridge had very nice views, and the woods was very peaceful with an easy terrain. I would highly recommend for a good time out in nature.

Don't come here in the summer. It's mosquito city due to all the stagnant water. The trails are…read morewell maintained, you see some nice canyons and boulders, but it's unbearable. I came prepared having applied mosquito repellent and they still swarmed around me and especially kept trying to go in my eyes since you can't spray repellent in your eyes. Would be nice after a hard frost in the fall.

We needed to kill time while we waited for my car to get detailed so we decided to go on this hike…read more We were following google maps so we were initially unsure where it began, and I was very close to giving up finding it, but we walked past the lake (used the shoulder of the road), and finally did find our way. We started walking and just followed the path. At the start of the path, there was a dock, which I assume is for kayakers, paddle boarders, or boats. After some minutes of walking, we came across an open area where there were a couple people with their dogs and some sand. We continued, and after a while, we found that the path was getting narrower, until we started trailblazing. It would be nice for there to be a better indication on how to loop around the body of water, but I also semi enjoyed the adventure of finding our way out.

James, our guide on our rafting trip, was amazing. He is an amazing guide who taught everyone in…read morethe raft how to navigate in the water as a group within the first few minutes. James loves what he does and has many years of experience. He speaks multiple languages fluently and is knowledgeable in everything! James made our rafting trip truly memorable. Not one second of the journey was boring with him as guide!

Bought a new Pyranha Scorch small kayak! Order went well with delivery within a few weeks. Jim…read moreanswered all questions and was very knowledgeable about kayaking was buying! Transaction went smoothly! This was a 2nd kayak after 45 years with same brand!