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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Feeling the urge to work off some of that Thanksgiving stuffing? Guided hikes were available for the public to join around Massachusetts on Friday to give those seeking some exercise a chance to do so in nature.
Five guided hikes were available across the Commonwealth as a part of The Department of Conservation and Recreation's annual "Go Green on Black Friday" program.
“For those seeking to get a little exercise following the Thanksgiving holiday, DCR’s “Go Green on Black Friday” hikes provide an excellent opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy nature with friends and family,” Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Doug Rice said in a statement. “We are excited to see the many smiling faces as thousands of people at several locations across the Commonwealth will be joining us to eagerly participate in one of the many free guided hikes offered by the Baker-Polito Administration this year.”
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The hikes offered were of different skill and difficulty levels to include anyone who was interested in joining.
In Milton, a moderate three-mile hike was offered through the Blue Hills from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. In North Easton, there was a moderate four-mile hike to Bob's Trail through Borderland State Park from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. A three-mile leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail in Turners Falls was offered for those who wanted a less challenging option.
In North Andover, there was a guided tour through the trails of Harold Parker State Forest for a two-mile hike starting at 10 A.M. Mattapoisett offered a three-mile moderate walk along the fields, rocky coast, and holly/beech forest of the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation.
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