On its 231-mile arc around Greater Boston, the BCT links dozens of parks, forests, and preserves from the salt marshes of Newburyport on the north to the shore of Kingston Bay on the south. Hikers and bikers, nature lovers and history buffs—there’s something for everyone on the BCT. Here are 19 places to start exploring.
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