Blue Trail, Charles Ward Reservation, Andover, MA

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The 2.2-mile hike in the Ward Reservation travels along three hills: Boston, Shrub, and Holt (the highest point in Essex County).

Level: Easy | Distance from Boston: 25 miles
Andover, MA, 978-689-9105, website.

Photo courtesy of Sean Bentham on Flickr

Photo courtesy of Sean Bentham on Flickr

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