Hiking With Kids

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Hiking With Kids

Looking for ideas to get your kids excited about hiking? We've rounded up tips to get started, our favorite kid-friendly trails and guided hikes specifically for families.

Looking for ideas to get your kids excited about hiking? We’ve rounded up tips to get them outside, our favorite kid-friendly trails and guided hikes geared specifically for families.

From full moon hikes to explorations for families, snowy owl prowls or wildlife identification hikes– you’ll find the outdoor adventure that’s perfect for you.

Nature & Ecology

Hiking with Kids: Helpful Tips to Get You Started

April 14, 2022

As the weather warms, it becomes easier to think about taking kids out for a “b...

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Guided Hikes For Kids

Looking for ideas to get your kids excited about hiking? We have all kinds of guided hikes across the state geared specifically for families.

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7 Places to Hike with Kids

Some of our favorite properties for hiking with little ones.

Stroller-Friendly Hikes

Strollers are good options for families with children not quite ready to explore the outdoors on foot. Here are some stroller-friendly trails to explore.

Best Easy Hiking Trails

Whether taking a quick break from a busy day or spending a leisurely afternoon, hiking is an easy and fun way for you to enjoy the outdoors throughout th...

Trustees Quest

The Trustees Quest is an outdoor, self-guided exploration for families with school-aged kids and the young at heart, with fun clues to navigate through f...

Owl Prowls

We are taking to the trails and dunes to see who-who-who might be out and about in the woods and dunes.

Full Moon Walks & Hikes

From Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations, you will find a nighttime experience to remember.

Birding at Trustees Properties

Year-round, there are great opportunities to spot our feathered friends at various Trustees sites. Massachusetts birding at its best.

Wildlife Walks

Did you know that you can experience local wildlife up close and personal while exploring our many properties?

Ideas for Hiking the Trustees

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties across Massachusetts.

2026 Trustees Downloadable Map

Download this Trustees property map and checklist to keep track of all of our places you have visited.