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    Spaulding Playground

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Middlesex Fells Reservation

    Middlesex Fells Reservation

    4.2
    (154 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    My friend and I came here on a Saturday morning. I didn't realize there were so many parking lots…read morearound, but we parked where the GPS took us. We walked a bit to the right and there were so many dogs - it must be an unofficial dog park, or happy hour for the dogs. They were all so cute. My friend had come before so he recommend we walk to Wright's Tower since it gives a vast view of the neighboring houses and landscape but also Boston in the far distance. It was a perfect hike of about 45 minutes there, and about an hour back since we did trailblaze a bit. We were following a GPS, but there are colors and signs periodically on the trees to guide you through the trails. I wouldn't say its too scenic, but it is relaxing and the terrain is perfect, with some spots being intermediate level but mostly all of it being beginner or easy. We did see some people on bikes, and others jogging. When we got to the tower, we went inside and climbed the stairs to the top. From there, you can look out in all directions to get some really nice views. It is worth the climb. We plan on eventually going back and trying longer or more challenging trails. But overall I think it's a gem that isn't too far from the city.

    Wonderful place for a nice stroll. When I went one area was blocked off but they had bright orange…read moreflags to indicate a new path. I do wish that folks that visit will do better to not litter. Found areas where beer/drink cans were discarded near some of the lakes. Overall, I will continue to visit.

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    Lynn Woods Reservation

    Lynn Woods Reservation

    4.4
    (48 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Even though I am older and a little heavier, I actually spent a lot of time in these woods as a kid…read moreand went back recently. In scouts we did a lot of hikes to Dungeon Rock, Balancing Boulder, Wolf Pits, Steel Tower, Rock Tower, and all the other attractions in these woods. There's no camping and no fires. This is essentially a municipal park, second only to Central Park in NYC. What is intriguing is the history the woods have. The legend of the pirate Thomas Veal trapped with his treasure at Dungeon Rock spurred the imagination of people like Hiram Marble to use mediums for guidance digging into the rock for Veal's treasure, to no avail. This is the most stirring to the imagination as people visit the woods. Dungeon Rock and Rock tower are not always open (unfortunately). The internet is not a great help, I would recommend contacting the Friends of Lynn Woods to find out when. One must go into the manmade cave cleared by the Marble family who for years used dynamite, hammer, chisel, and baskets to clear out the cave.

    This is one of my hubby's favorite places to walk in the woods. I've come with him a couple of…read moretimes and I enjoy it too. There are various trails and offshoots to explore on. There is a body of drinking water that the town uses for its water but the trails are not super close to it. For a bit of one, you can walk near it and the views are pretty. We saw a cool bird near the water - but couldn't tell what it was. It seems like there are some swampy areas so be prepared for the bugs and don't forget to always check for ticks. They're really bad this year!

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