Bay Circuit Trail

The Bay Circuit Trail extends through 34 towns in eastern Massachusetts, forming a 200-mile path from Plum Island in Newburyport to Kingston Bay in Duxbury.

The trail network includes sections near significant locations such as Henry David Thoreau's Walden Pond, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and Minuteman National Historical Park.

The Bay Circuit Alliance brings together state agencies, federal organizations, nonprofit groups, and local volunteers to maintain and protect this extensive recreational corridor.

Trail users can access detailed PDF maps and narrative guides for each section, with solid red lines indicating dedicated paths and dashed red lines marking temporary routes.

The trail forms a C-shaped arc between 15 and 30 miles from Boston, connecting natural areas that include wildlife refuges, cranberry bogs, and conservation lands.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.41617,-71.36201

Latest update: May 23, 2025 11:03