Hemlock Gorge Reservation — Attraction in Needham

I've been coming here for 20 plus years. there are plenty of smaller easy walk trails through the woods. the main attraction is a very large bridge over a small River with small waterfalls off in the distance. Parking is a little tricky you'll want to go up into the neighborhoods only a two minute walk or so but a great quick outdoor activity! half an hour or an hour is all you need. The bridge is also known as echo bridge to the locals. if you take the walking path down below it, there is a little standing spot with a railing and you can hear your...

A beautiful gem located on the Charles River in Newton just south of rte 9 and east of Wellesley. You can hike the trail across the bridge or find a high, jutting rock out-cropping and commune with nature. The bridges and trails were updated for safety and aesthetics several years ago and can be enjoyed by all ages. Of course, there are high areas, lovely scenery and precipices for climbing/viewing, requiring vigilance with young children. This spot is a hidden oasis on the edge of a bustling city. FREE,...

Nice pubic park that includes Echo Bridge. There is a small parking lot at the downstream end of the Gorge. The terrain is uneven so it's not a place for an easy stroll but very cool to take kids so they can scramble over rocks. Walk upstream towards the bridge, there are stairs to go under the biggest arch so you can make amazing...