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The BCT is a close-to-home trail whose 230+miles serve the Greater Boston Area. Page managed M-F from 9-5pm

10/21/2026

Vote YES on question 6 🫶

10/19/2026

🍁 Crisp fall air, glowing foliage, and prime hiking weather have arrived along the Bay Circuit Trail!

Autumn is one of the best times to explore the trail’s Northern Terminus, where the 230-mile corridor meets the coast near Plum Island. It offers an incredible mix of salt marsh views, peaceful field edges, and crisp, leaf-strewn paths.

A highlight of this stretch is passing through Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm that’s managed by Historic New England in Newbury. The historic 1690s stone-and-brick manor, open pastures (with farm animals), and surrounding farm look stunning against a backdrop of peak autumn color. Whether you’re completing the final miles of an end-to-end trek or just out for a leaf-peeping afternoon stroll, it’s an essential October stop. 😊

Fall Trail Checklist:
- Earlier Sunsets: Days are getting shorter! Pack a headlamp and extra thermal layers even for short afternoon outings. 🌅

- Leaf-Covered Roots: Fallen leaves can hide loose rocks, damp soil, and exposed roots along singletrack sections. 🍂

- Stay Visible: Hunting season is active in nearby state parks and WMA lands. Please wear bright colors or blaze orange while out on the trail. 🧡

Tag us in your fall BCT photos or let us know your favorite section for foliage in the comments below! 🫶

10/16/2026

Every section of the Bay Circuit Trail has its own magic. ✨

Drop a comment with your favorite local segment or hidden gem along the BCT so far! 🌲👇

10/13/2026

Trails connect more than just places, they connect us to the deep history of the land. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we invite you to honor the Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial. 🍃

To listen and learn more, explore the Bay Circuit Trail’s Story Map to discover Indigenous experiences, historical context, and local stewardship along the trail.

🔗 Explore the BCT Story Map: https://www.baycircuit.org/story-map/

10/08/2026

Big shoutout to the incredible volunteer crew from Consigli Consigli Construction Co., Inc for joining us in Southborough last Friday! 🛠️🌲

Together, we spent the day building new trail bridging to keep boots dry, improve trail accessibility, and best of all, give hikers a safe path right past some serious patches of poison ivy. 🍃🚫

Major thanks to the Consigli team for putting in the heavy lifting, craft, and trail care to make this section safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Trails like these don’t maintain themselves, and we’re so grateful for corporate partners who roll up their sleeves and get to work!

10/07/2026

Loved seeing so many of you at the Topsfield Fair on Monday! ✨

There’s nothing quite like gathering with the community to talk about all things Bay Circuit Trail. From seasoned section-hikers sharing their favorite stretches to folks discovering the trail right in their backyard for the very first time, every conversation was such a wonderful reminder of why this trail is so special.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello, ask questions, or grab a map! We’re so grateful for this vibrant community and can’t wait to see you all out on the trail soon. 🥾🌲🍂

09/26/2026

Harvest Moon + Nor’easter energy tonight! 🌕💨 While we were looking forward to celebrating Trails & Sails with Essex Heritage out on the Moon Loop Trail at Bradley Palmer State Park tonight, this storm calls for staying safe and warm indoors instead. Skip the trails, get cozy, and stay safe out there today, BCT friends! 🍵✨

P.S. Photos are from a much sunnier April hike! ☀️🌲

09/24/2026

Recap: Hike for a Change at UMass Lowell 🥾✨

A huge thank you to all the students who joined us at UMass Lowell Meehan Student Center’s Moloney Ballroom for Hike for a Change!

As an alum, coming back to campus and getting to collaborate with my former professor, Lee, made this evening extra special. It was an incredible night of reflection, connection, and community.

We kicked things off with refreshments before diving into a screening of the documentary short, produced by Reel Quest Films Reel Quest Films which follows Josh Moughan of The Dirty Hands Project Dirty Hands Project on his 230-mile journey along the Bay Circuit Trail. We were thrilled to have filmmaker Ryan in the room to share the story behind the lens, sparking an insightful conversation about outdoor stewardship, mental wellness, and breaking the stigma around mental health.

The journey doesn’t end on campus, Josh’s story and the message behind Hike for a Change are reaching an even wider audience! The film has been officially selected for the Monadnock Film Festival and will be shown on Friday, October 2. This recognition is an exciting opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and inspire conversations that make a real difference.

A core priority of the evening was connecting students directly with support systems and resources, ensuring everyone left with tangible tools for wellness. Following the discussion, students connected with amazing campus and regional partners present to offer support, including:
- The Dirty Hands Project
- Appalachian Mountain Club
- Campus Recreation/Outdoor Adventure Program
- Campus Sustainability
- Campus Wellbeing Leaders
- Campus Counseling
- CAPE Peer Educators
- Office of Multicultural Affairs

A special thank you to the UMass Lowell Public Health Department for sponsoring this event, as well as Professor Lee, Reel Quest Films, Ryan, Josh, our partners, and every student who came out. Let’s keep hiking for change! 🙌

08/18/2026

Good views, great company, and post-hike ice cream, it doesn’t get much better than that! 🍦🥾✨

Yesterday’s 20s & 30s group AMC Boston 20’s & 30’s spent the day out on the Bay Circuit Trail at Dow Brook Conservation Area in Ipswich Open Space exploring vernal pools and beautiful wooded wetlands before wrapping up at White Farms Ice Cream! 🌿🍨 (So sad a foot injury kept me home, but so glad it was such a great outing!)

Huge thank you to every single person who showed up, and massive gratitude to Chao and JT for jumping in at the last minute to lead the way. You two rock! 🙌🎉

Photos courtesy of Chao 📸

We want to hear from you, what other kinds of outings would you like to see on the BCT coming up? Drop your wishlist below! ⬇️

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