Came here for a company outing and this place was so much fun. It's so quiet, pretty, you feel like…read moreyou're really out there, especially with the fall views and all (recommend coming here during Fall like I did). We picked string beans, cherry tomatoes & flowers and it was so much fun. Staff were super friendly. I do recommend wearing boots or shoes that can get muddy though (some people wore white sneakers I was like yeah no). There's definitely lots to do!

First of all, this a butcher farm that has a few animals they rehabilitate so they call the whole…read morefarm a "wildlife sanctuary." This is misleading at best. There is no fruit to buy and just a few vegetables near the fresh pork for sale of the slaughtered pigs. There are several areas to view of different animals on the kill list... basically a place that promotes the Mass Audubon Society. I would never go back!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! GREAT BROOK FARM STATE PARK IS ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN BOSTON!…read moreIt's One of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never head of before or been to either. It's located about an hour outside of Boston in Carlisle MA. YOU GET AN ICE CREAM ADVENTURE WITH LOTS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, A DAIRY FARM TOUR & YOU SEE A ROBOT COW MILKING MACHINE FOR ONLY $3! If this was $3 a person, it would be a Fantastic Bargain; but it's not. It's $3 a carload! You pay only for the parking space & ALL The Adventure & the Tour is Free! This place is a Steal! Open Dusk to Dawn. Start by downloading the Yodel Parking App. This is a Carry In & Carry Out Trash Facility including dog waste. Bring some trash bags. You can spend the entire day here. We only had time to stay for a few hours.& did some hiking, the dairy tour & hit the Ice Cream Country Store for desserts. This is a 1000-acre park which features more than 20 miles of hiking trails. You can view Native American sites & 17th century cellar holes which were leftover from English settlers. What's unusual about this place is that they have an active dairy farm. They offer free tours several times a day on the weekends only from May to October. You can do the following @ Great Brook Farm State Park. Bring your own gear. * Hiking * Horseback riding * Mountain biking * Biking * Canoeing & Kayaking * BBQing no Charcoal * A Pond, Picnic Tables & Restrooms * Visit with the animals * Take the Dairy Farm Tour * See the Robot Cow Milking Machine * Eat some Homemade Ice Cream The weekend only tour is provided 3 times a day @ 1, 3 & 5 PM. It provides detailed info & you learn learn all about the dairy farm. Seeing & petting all the farm animals was great. The robot milking machine was what everyone came to see. The robot milks 160 dairy cows. The cows wait in line like at a checkout stand at the store. The cows decide on their own when they want to give milk. When it's the cow's turn, they step into the milking machine. The robot has a built in program for every cow. It reads a number tag on the cow's ear & utilizes lasers & vacuum-type hoses to milk the utters. The ice cream here was very good. We all had the peach. Be sure to bring an ice chest because you'll want to take a quart or 2 home with you. Also if you can't decide on what flavor to get they have something called a Flight. It's like a beer or wine flight - 5 different flavors of ice cream so you don't have to decide. Fun Fun Fun Exercise & Learning All for only $3.00 a carload. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.

Nice sunsets pretty views forests and fields not very much people riding bikes walking dogs great…read moreStatistics Good for kids - yes Good for groups - yes Location - belmont hill Health stat - very healthy Company - lone tree hill management committee Price - free

Taking a hike on the easy trails at Lone Tree Hill will transport you into a state of peace and…read morerelaxation. It may sound a bit corny, but Lone Tree is so peaceful and secluded from everything that you can walk around for hours. Most of the trails are in the woods or in the fields. During the spring, you will be walking through fields covered in thousands of white daises. The trails are commonly used for dog walks and the occasional bike ride. I also sometimes see people with metal detectors hoping to hit the jackpot, but that's only in the summer. There are so many hidden paths and if you go a certain way, you will a couple of abandoned buildings filled with graffiti. I cannot recommend these trails anymore than I just did.

Great place to hike in Littleton. Went yesterday for the first time and was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the variety of trails in a (relatively) small area. There is one park entrance with a few parking spaces on Oak Hill Road, and another entrance on Harvard Road. Upon entering at Oak Hill Road, we followed the red trail up to Lookout Rock where we found a beautiful view overlooking the surrounding areas. Nearby, there was the highest point in all of Littleton. We then followed another trail to Tophet Chasm. The trails were well maintained, the park was not crowded (saw 3 other people there in a total of 2 hours), and the scenery was beautiful. Tucked away in Littleton center, this place is a gem. We printed out a trail map before heading over, which turned out to be necessary since it's pretty easy to lose your way if you change trails. The blue trail was the hardest - which lead us up and down hills on trails with little grooming. The ground was a little wet at times, which in combination with the leaves on the ground made it difficult to balance at times. Overall, this park is great. The red trail is lined with gravel and by far the easiest trail. The yellow trail is the longest, and the other trails weave in between. Even if you're not a hiker or avid exerciser, this park is great for everyone and has trails for all ability levels.

I wasn't impressed with this site. It's in the eastern half of the state and you hear almost…read moreconstant noise from planes, a train, and automobiles. We took the Chasm trail but the trail off it to the chasm itself was closed for repairs. Hit the Summit trail and didn't see an overlook at the top, just an ugly concrete water tower. My now my knee was bothering me as I am not a spring chicken, so we went back down to the parking lot. Looked at the map and saw it was quite a ways beyond the water tower to the lookout. I probably could have made it to the outlook and back if I hadn't gone off on the chasm trail. Maybe this is a better site for younger folks, though they did have reading glasses at the kiosk for older folks like me, which I've never seen anywhere before and which, along with clearly marked trails, got them a second star.

awesome place to checkout and go for a walk! little buggy in certain areas but they seemed to go…read moreaway. trails are very well marked. highly recommend stopping by.

It was pouring down rain but the walk was still pittoresque. The flat terrain was perfect for a wet…read moreday

There were a lot of cars, but who knows where the people were? I read there was a park center with…read morerest room, but unclear how much of a trek it was from the parking lot and I'm afraid of ticks. No animals were allowed, although my dog would have loved it. I get it, but it would be more convincing if there wasn't some huge plant next door. For a the path was well maintained though, and small areas off the path you could get to without injury.

Great trail for walking and rucking. Mostly shaded and the hill at the end for an extra challenge…read moreis fun.

This is a great way to see some history and get a good walk or bike ride in. I went here a few…read moreweeks ago. It wasn't too crowded even on a sunny day. Parking lot might get full but don't worry. Drive a few feet down the road and there are lots all along the route. I parked close to the visitors center. Small gift shop here which had some pretty cool stuff but I thought it was somewhat expensive. I did get there right in time for a short 30 minute movie. I was so happy I got to watch this. Some real cool lighting and a great story. "Road to Revolution" it was called. I highly recommend this! I then walked along the trail called "Battle road". Went for a few miles. There are great signs along the way to tell you about what historical event happened. I will definitely be back here in the fall when all the trees are colorful for a bike ride.

beautiful spot to checkout and go on a walk! the trails offer access to a farm with some goats and…read moreponds, as well as the highest point in Lexington apparently