Hiking and Fishing in MA

[Circlenaut]

At work we've been talking about for weeks now about going out somewhere together and last week we all agreed to a hiking/fishing trip. Now we just need to come up with someplace to go where we can go fishing in the morning and hiking in the afternoon, preferably somewhere with scenic mountain vistas. We were asked to come up with possible places to go. I have a few ideas but it's not scenic. Anyone know of any good places around central Massachusetts?

 

[spaceman]

 

[Gibson486]

At work we've been talking about for weeks now about going out somewhere together and last week we all agreed to a hiking/fishing trip. Now we just need to come up with someplace to go where we can go fishing in the morning and hiking in the afternoon, preferably somewhere with scenic mountain vistas. We were asked to come up with possible places to go. I have a few ideas but it's not scenic. Anyone know of any good places around central Massachusetts?

you are better off going to NH. Central MA is kind of dead (and flat)....I am not saying there are no good spots for what you want to do, but they are few and far between.

Try this site:

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/recreation_home.htm

 

[Circlenaut]

Hey Spaceman anything out there in the Berkshires?

On a side note I work for a startup and except for the founder (he's not coming but knows) all the employees are really close to each other.

 

[Zen0]

Go the South Shore/Capecod or North Shore. NH for Hiking.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Quabbin Reservoir for fishing and you're not too far from the Holyoke Range or Mt. Wachusett for hiking.

 

[Crusty]

I'm partial to Cape Cod, however there are numerous places exactly like you described in New Hampshire and Vermont.

For example... http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/BrettonWoodsMountWashington.aspx

 

[ch33zw1z]

Quabbin Reservoir for fishing and you're not too far from the Holyoke Range or Mt. Wachusett for hiking.

<3 Quabbin

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Why MA?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Quabbin Reservoir for fishing and you're not too far from the Holyoke Range or Mt. Wachusett for hiking.

This. Good fishing in the Q about 50 years ago.
given the amount of snow this year; you do not have to worry about low water.

Mt. Greylock also for hiking

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

You might want a look at this.

 

[Circlenaut]

Wow than's guys! Looks like it will be Quabbin and we'll discuss which ranges/mountains you guys mentioned for hiking. And Hayabusa Rider, central MA because the company is in Worcester.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Check this out too

http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/tripplanner/ideas/recommended-trips.cfm#MA

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Wow than's guys! Looks like it will be Quabbin and we'll discuss which ranges/mountains you guys mentioned for hiking. And Hayabusa Rider, central MA because the company is in Worcester.

You might consider the Franconia Ridge State park in NH. It's not all that far compared to the Berkshires, and it's fabulous. Perhaps the best bang for the buck hikes are found along the Franconia Ridge. Something to consider, and if you are ever interested in details PM me. I lived in NH and VT for many years. If you've not been there you owe it to yourself.

 

[Red Dawn]

Be careful, outbreaks of Lyme Disease are really bad in MA this year.

 

[ch33zw1z]

If you're going to stop by the Quabbin, make sure you take ~15 minutes to visit the base where the fish hatchery is. It's off route 9 as well.

 

[crashtestdummy]

I live out in western MA. If you can make it all the way out, Mt. Greylock is the best hike in MA. Mt. Monadnock in NH is only an hour north of Worcester. It gets crowded, but I recommend either the Halfway House or Spellman trails for fewer crowds and more interesting hiking. As mentioned above, if you're willing to make the drive, the White Mountains in NH are well worth the trip. Make sure to climb something above tree line.

If you come out to the pioneer valley, Bare mountain, Mt. Holyoke, and Mt. Tom are the best hikes with views. If visibility is really low, I recommend Mt. Norwottuck, as the horse caves are really cool (and were a hideout during Shay's Rebellion).

 

[manlymatt83]

At work we've been talking about for weeks now about going out somewhere together and last week we all agreed to a hiking/fishing trip. Now we just need to come up with someplace to go where we can go fishing in the morning and hiking in the afternoon, preferably somewhere with scenic mountain vistas. We were asked to come up with possible places to go. I have a few ideas but it's not scenic. Anyone know of any good places around central Massachusetts?

You've got the AT to the west of you.... and Blue Hills/Boston Harbor to the east!

 

[Dulanic]

Wow than's guys! Looks like it will be Quabbin and we'll discuss which ranges/mountains you guys mentioned for hiking. And Hayabusa Rider, central MA because the company is in Worcester.

Just make sure you understand the stupidity that is the pronunciation of MA city names. Worcester is WOO-STAH to them..... they are some strange people.

 

[keird]

Man, I miss home.

 

[spaceman]

well
id do the coast
but if u want away from people tolland state forest
greylock is fun
fishin, housatonic got trout and pike
quabbin/ct river might be ok