Fall foliage at Myles Standish State Forest in Southeast Massachusetts

I love New England in the fall – the cool brisk weather, the gorgeous foliage, the history, and most of all, the abundance of gorgeous recreational spots. A bike ride through New England in the fall months makes for a perfect Halloween! Mike and I decided to take a scenic fall bike ride through Myles Standish State Forest in Carver, Massachusetts. The setting was perfect for Halloween – dark, cloudy, colored leaves scattered among the ground. In addition, this forest is supposedly one of the haunted locations in Massachusetts. There is rumored to be an old abandoned mental institution hidden somewhere in the forest. Several murders took place here in the 1970s, which could account for the many reported ghost sightings.

The best place to hike & bike in southeast Massachusetts

Myles Standish State Forest offers 15 miles of great bike trails. The trails are definitely a workout (lots of hills). Fantastic views and trails are never overly crowded – a major bonus as heavy bike traffic wouldn’t be good! It is definitely a spooky feeling going through the woods – not many other people around, dark and gloomy, and lots of fallen down trees. Even though I get a creepy feeling every time I visit, I still love biking here for the scenic views and fabulous leg workout.

Check out some of the pictures from our fall bike ride!

Fall Bike ride at Myles Standish State Forest in Southeast Massachusetts
Pine trees at Myles Standish State Forest in Massachusetts
Beautiful pine trees at Myles Standish State Forest
Pretty pines Myles Standish State Forest

Additional Info

Myles Standish State Forest
194 Cranberry Rd
Carver, MA 02366

Parking is free.

More to do in the Plymouth area

Plymouth is an area steeped in history. Here you can see the Mayflower replica, Plymouth Rock, and the gorgeous National Monument to Our Forefathers, one of the oldest cemeteries in the country, amongst many other historical sites. I highly recommend taking a self guided tour of this beautiful small coastal city. My favorite time to visit is during the cool fall months when summer tourists are long gone and fall foliage dots the entire area. Check out my full guide to the best of Plymouth.