Fall will be here before we know it and, as the favorite season for many, it brings with it cooler weather and gorgeous colors. What’s more enchanting than seeing the leaves turn hues of red, orange, and gold this time of year? If you’re intent on viewing some of the best fall foliage in Massachusetts, there are several state parks you just have to visit.
- October Mountain State Forest
Jessica Moulton/AllTrails As the largest state park in Massachusetts at 16.000 acres, October Mountain State Forest is one of the most scenic places in the state come fall. Its endless views are jaw-dropping when the leaves turn color. October Mountain State Forest, Washington, MA 01223, USA
- Maudslay State Park
Liz Perez/AllTrails For all you leaf peepers out there, Maudslay State Park is as good as it gets for fall hues starting in October. To learn more about the park and its location, visit Mass.gov. Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
David Medni/AllTrails Mount Sugarloaf is one of the tallest peaks in Central Mass, so why not take a trail to the top and take in the endless autumnal hues? You’ll be enchanted in no time! Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, 300 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA 01373, USA
- Moore State Park
Denise Wood/Google Fall colors abound at Moore State Park and you will need to see it for yourself. And with the hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic mills, there’s something truly special about spending a fall day here. 1 Sawmill Rd, Paxton, MA 01612, USA
- Leominster State Forest
RideOrDie User/AllTrails The 4,246-acre Leominster State Forest is all aglow with gold and orange hues and splashes of crimson throughout in the fall. You’ll be amazed at the beauty you can find here in the autumn months. Visit Mass.gov to learn more about the park. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA 01420, USA
- Blue Hills Reservation
Chris V/AllTrails Some of the best fall foliage in Massachusetts can be found at Blue Hills Reservation. You’ll have plenty to explore in this 6,000-acre park. Blue Hills Reservation Trail, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
7 Wompatuck State Park
Ellyses Kuan/AllTrails This 3,526-acre state park not only has numerous trails through the woods but 12 miles of paved bike paths as well. Explore the stunning fall colors of Wompatuck State Park by foot or by bike - the choice is yours. Wompatuck State Park, 204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Where is your favorite place to view fall foliage in Massachusetts? Is it one of the parks on this list? Tell us in the comments!
Jessica Moulton/AllTrails
As the largest state park in Massachusetts at 16.000 acres, October Mountain State Forest is one of the most scenic places in the state come fall. Its endless views are jaw-dropping when the leaves turn color.
October Mountain State Forest, Washington, MA 01223, USA
Liz Perez/AllTrails
For all you leaf peepers out there, Maudslay State Park is as good as it gets for fall hues starting in October. To learn more about the park and its location, visit Mass.gov.
Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
David Medni/AllTrails
Mount Sugarloaf is one of the tallest peaks in Central Mass, so why not take a trail to the top and take in the endless autumnal hues? You’ll be enchanted in no time!
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, 300 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA 01373, USA
Denise Wood/Google
Fall colors abound at Moore State Park and you will need to see it for yourself. And with the hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic mills, there’s something truly special about spending a fall day here.
1 Sawmill Rd, Paxton, MA 01612, USA
RideOrDie User/AllTrails
The 4,246-acre Leominster State Forest is all aglow with gold and orange hues and splashes of crimson throughout in the fall. You’ll be amazed at the beauty you can find here in the autumn months. Visit Mass.gov to learn more about the park.
Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA 01420, USA
Chris V/AllTrails
Some of the best fall foliage in Massachusetts can be found at Blue Hills Reservation. You’ll have plenty to explore in this 6,000-acre park.
Blue Hills Reservation Trail, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
Ellyses Kuan/AllTrails
This 3,526-acre state park not only has numerous trails through the woods but 12 miles of paved bike paths as well. Explore the stunning fall colors of Wompatuck State Park by foot or by bike - the choice is yours.
Wompatuck State Park, 204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
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