GO Get Fit #4: Breakheart Reservation

Thank you to everyone who joined me for this glorious summer-like day in Saugus! We had guys come from as far away as Connecticut and Maine to explore Breakheart Reservation today. Our walk had beautiful views of Boston and beyond, trails that hugged peaceful ponds, and we got to enjoy our lunch beachside. We had to recalibrate our route a bit because of an overgrown trail, but it worked out just fine. I hope to see you at the next Get Fit at Boston Harbor in two weeks, or at the Earth Day cleanup next Saturday. -Carl

Breakheart is a beautiful green space in an area (Saugus) that’s not always known for its natural beauty. This is a 5.3-mile loop with 590’ of elevation gain. We will meet at the Breakheart Reservation Visitor Center at 298 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906. Dress for summer-like weather with a chance of a brief shower. Bring a lunch with you that we can enjoy on the trail.

AllTrails map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/ridge-ash-and-fern-loop

GayOutdoors’ 2025 Get Fit Series

1. Saturday, March 22nd – Blue Hills Reservation in Canton, MA: 3 miles & 813’ elevation gain
2. Saturday, April 5th - Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford, MA: 4.2 miles & 524’ elevation gain
3. Saturday, April 12th - Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA: 4.8 miles & 1,154’ elevation gain
4. Saturday, April 19th - Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, MA: 5.3 miles & 590’ elevation gain
5. Saturday, May 3rd - Boston Harbor Walk in South Boston, MA: 6.75 miles & no elevation gain
6. Saturday, May 10th - Leominster State Forest in Leominster, MA: 7.4 miles & 685’ elevation gain
7. Saturday, May 24th - Mount Monadnock via White Dot Trail in Jaffrey, NH: 3.4 miles & 1,745’ elevation gain