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Come and experience nature!

 Hale Reservation is a private, non-profit educational organization that manages 1,130 acres of woodlands, including four ponds and over twenty miles of hiking trails in Westwood and Dover, Massachusetts. Hale is most widely recognized for its summer day camp programs which annually serve over 4,400 children from 70 communities in the Greater Boston area. Hale Reservation also offers a family program, outdoor and environmental education experiences for children and adults, and open space for casual recreational use.

Hale’s Main Office Hours are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. through to 5:00 p.m. The reservation is open to the public 365 days a year. The summer Hours are 7:30 a.m. to dusk or 8:00 p.m. During the winter hours, they are open from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy the Nature at its Best!

 You will climb to the top of 5 different rocky hills and will pass along the shores of two beautiful lakes. There is a beach for you to relax at and from the top of your climbs you will have great views over the lakes and to the skyscrapers of Boston in the distance.

There are a lot of trails that criss-cross the area but not to worry, there is always a paved road within about a quarter mile of you if you ever do get off track and there are plenty of signs, trail markers and even rangers to guide you when you go hiking here in MA.

Hiking in Massachusetts

 This is a beautiful trip, particularly in late summer or early fall. At that time, shorebird viewing is at its prime, boat traffic diminishes, and the changing colors of the marsh add to Wellfleet’s already considerable beauty. 

For the Cape, the area is unusually quiet; the natural environment is aided substantially by the presence of the 1,000-acre Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary on the south side of Lieutenant Island. 

Misery will love your company!

The Mount Misery conservation land provides excellent views of the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay, while passing through a deeply shaded hemlock forest and a patch of open marsh. Wildlife flourishes along the river, and you just might catch a glimpse of a deer, barred owl, muskrat, or red fox. 
Two newer inhabitants, which also can be seen with a little luck, are the wily coyote and the beaver. The beaver has reestablished itself here with help from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. This is a great place to go hiking in Massachusetts.

Dogs can have their day!

Go mountain biking around Callahan State Park you won’t be disappointed. Dogs are allowed here. The park has many trails running through it.  There's quite a variety of terrain, from challenging hills to bridges to level ground.

The trails are fairly wide, meant to be used by several people at once, so don't expect any single tracks. It’s a great place to hike and walk with your canine companions in MA. But, it is a multi-use park that has mountain bikers and horseback riders. The open field near the pond is a great gathering place for dogs to play with each other.

Explore an enchanted trail!

This place is a very beautiful place for adults, especially if you are out with the kids. People come from all around MA to hike and catch a glimpse of all sorts of animals and the astonishing scenery. The amazing scenery and the exploding wildlife is everywhere, birds eat out of your hands and every evening the deer come out from the woods into this big open field and it's breathtaking. A must see for the outdoor enthusiast. You will get some beautiful pictures of wildlife while visiting this gorgeous place!

The Visitor Center is open during the months of  May 1 through to October 31 from Tuesday until Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. On weekends and holidays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. During the months of November 1 - April 30 from Tuesday through Sunday and holidays, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Trail are open from dawn to dusk, Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays only.

Become a friend of Middlesex Fells!

Middlesex Fells is as close to wilderness as it can get for a reservation less than 30 minutes away from one of the country’s largest cities. Touring the Fells on the Skyline Trail, you may sometimes believe you are deep in the woods of New Hampshire. Indeed, do not mistake the Skyline Trail for a quick afternoon hike in MA. At about 7 miles in length, it is a real hike that can take most of a day if you like to stop frequently.

The Middlesex Fells Reservation is open from dawn to dusk. The large parking areas are gated and are usually open by 9:30 am and locked within a half hour after sunset. The small parking areas are always open.