View the trail map for wachusett, massachusetts, and compare its skiing and snowboarding terrain with other ski resorts. Wachusett reservoir is displayed on the clinton usgs quad topo map. Wachusett mountain is an alpine ski area in the northeastern united states, located on mount wachusett, in the towns of princeton and westminster, worcester county, massachusetts. Click here to find out how to get your copy of this portable, convenient guide mcrt trail maps are being revised we will post info on these once they are available again. Select resorts also feature an additional trail map from partner, fatmap that provides a 3d view of the ski resort, including slope steepness and aspect, along with information on what its like to ski each of the trails at wachusett mountain ski area.
Wachusett, depending on the trail you plan to take. The mountain offers lifts for everyone, with one lift going to a more adv anced area, 4 short lifts and 1 chair lift going to easier areas, and 2 lifts going to intermediate areas which is also where most of the terrain parks are. Wachusett mountain state reservation has 81 trails in the vicinity, including 76 hiking trails, 71 for walking and 78 for other activities. The thoreau trail freedoms way national heritage area. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Wachusett reservoir is a reservoir in massachusetts. Shoreline fishing in designated areas is allowed, but absolutely no boats may be put on the reservoir and no ice fishing is allowed. Wachusett mountain is a medium sized resort in massachusetts us. To hike pine hill trail, the shortest and steepest route to the summit, park at the lot on mountain rd. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map hike new england.
Information depicted on this map is for planning purposes. The wachusett area offers comfortable mountain lodging nearby the resort, and slopeside. The 65 billion gallon reservoir covers 108 square miles with 37 miles of shoreline. Hiking trails near wachusett mountain state reservation. The latitude and longitude coordinates of wachusett reservoir are 42. Wachusett mountain ski trail map less than 1 mile away. Crosscountry ski through park trails or hit the slopes at the wachusett mountain ski area.
Exit sign reads, 140 north to winchendon and ashburnham. Take a hike on the 17 miles of trails, through forests, meadows, and ponds. You can start this ride from anywhere in boston for the 100mile and 60mile options, following the minuteman trail and either 2a, 117, or nearby backroads to mt. On the section maps, red dashed lines other trail are walking paths only. How to hike wachusett mountain in massachusetts usa today.
Monadnock in nh, and on a clear day you can even see the city of boston. Wachusett mountain gives you beautiful views of central massachusetts, the berkshires, mt. Here are mass central rail trail overview and section maps. Gardner campus guide mount wachusett community college. Alltrails has 20 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. The longest trail in wachusett mountain state reservation is balance rock trail a wellknown trail measuring 17. Trail map of wachusett mountain state reservation in massachusetts. Mass central rail trail 0 1 2 miles map by jill phelps kern rail trail route completed on railroad completed off road current on road future parking welcome center wachusett greenways future welcome center.
Hiking wachusett mountain via the midstate trail up to the summit and down to balance rock, then semmuhenna, mountainhouse, and bicentennial trails to echo lake. Mass central rail trail university of massachusetts. Best trails near wachusett mountain state reservation ma. This information is not adequate for legal boundary definition, regulatory interpretation, or parcellevel. The maximum depth is 129 feet and the average depth is 45 feet. The trail map for wachusett mountains 26 beautiful trails and 8 lifts located in princeton, ma. Wachusett mountain ski trail map princeton massachusetts. Located in the heart of new england, wachusett mountain offers 1,000 feet of real mountain skiing about an hour from downtown boston. Wawawawachusett is the largest suburban resort in the metro boston area. Small lot and street parking near other trailheads is free. Park in the wachusett mountain ski area parking lot off bolton road, between parking aisles 5 and 6. Mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a. Youll probably see some other cars parked along the road.
There are a few short sections on pavement to connect together the trail pieces. Wachusett massachusetts ski areas northeast mountain sports. Follow signs for the balance rock trail and midstate trails. The wachusett greenways guide provides a map of the wachusett region open space and information about outdoor recreation resources. An altitude of 2,006 feet makes wachusett mountain a notable formation in the new england skyline. There are are several small parking areas to choose from when hiking mt. Mount wachusett, located near princeton, massachusetts is a 5. Dec 11, 2012 the aqueduct trail system is an ongoing collaboration between the mwra and mapc. The focus is to identify and develop a connected trail system along the four aqueducts cochituate, sudbury, weston, wachusett. Mount wachusett professional trail guide, topo map. Wachusett mountain, massachusetts topographic map and nearby trails. Wachusett reservoir topo map, worcester county ma clinton area. Current on road future parking welcome center wachusett greenways future welcome center.
I love hiking this trail, i hike wachusett frequently and this is one of my favorite trails. Anyone who is interested in visiting wachusett reservoir can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Plan your hike at wachusett reservoir watershed or other boylston, massachusetts hiking trails. Hike to the top of this 2,006 foot mountain in under 2 hours. Mount wachusett is a hiking adventure located in or near princeton, ma. View the wachusett trail map before you head to the mountain to learn all about the resort and the ski and snowboard trails. Wawawa wachusett is the largest suburban resort in the metro boston area. A smooth, offroad trail, that is mostly doubletrack. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton ma.
From the 2,006foot summit, you can take in panoramic views of six states on a clear day or night. When conditions are clear, hiking to the summit affords views of new hampshires mount monadnock. Wachusett reservoir is situated southwest of boylston. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until october. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton. The 3000acre wachusett mountain state reservation offers plenty of natural and recreational opportunities. Located slightly northeast of worcester in the towns of west boylston, boylston, clinton and sterling. Wachusett reservoir hike closed massachusetts alltrails. Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from little wachusett 1,562 ft in massachusetts. White oak and trout brook trail guide this downloadable brochure pdf format describes the trails in holdens trout brook reservation. Working with communities and partners throughout the region, the freedoms way national heritage area is exploring the possibility of creating. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Proceed onehalf mile past the second light and take a left turn onto matthews street. Wachusett friendly loop hiking trail, princeton, massachusetts.
Shoreline fishing in designated areas is allowed, but absolutely no boats may be put on. Suggested routes to the gardner campus from fitchburg and points east. Information depicted on this map is for planning purposes only. October 17 2015 took a hike starting in hubbardston ma off of thompson rd mt trail to harrington trail to the summit of mt. Recreational activities are regulated and limited to protect 3 million peoples drinking water. In the spring of 2012, mapc revived the effort to open these trails to the public by working with the mwra and municipalities.
Wachusett massachusetts ski areas northeast mountain. Large format, free, downloadable ski piste maps and from all of massachusettss best ski resorts. Wachusett reservoir, along with the quabbin reservoir and ware river, are the unfiltered source of high quality water for the massachusetts water resources authority water supply system. You can hike and bike trails in the summer and ski. The massachusetts department of conservation and recreation dcr has published a map of the authorized bicycle routes on dcr wachusett watershed lands, which is included here for your reference. The reservations 17 miles 27 km of hiking and walking trails include a section of the midstate trail. Mass central rail trail 0 1 2 miles map by jill phelps kern rail trail route. Take your car straight to the summit of wachusett mountain, for a breathtaking 360 degree view. Wachusett mountain ski trail map near princeton, massachusetts, united states. The aqueduct trail system is an ongoing collaboration between the mwra and mapc. Trails traverse many interesting landscape features, including brown hill summit, glacial boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. Wachusett reservoir topo map, worcester county ma clinton. About 34 of the way up there is a little spur to the right that takes you to the best uncrowded.
Plan out your day before heading to wachusett mountain ski area or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest wachusett mountain ski area trail maps. Little wachusett trail spencer state forest trail lady slipper trail southern ne rail trail chandler hill park trails moore state park coffee house loop capen hill trail. View the trails and lifts at wachusett mountain ski area with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland, and oakham ma by tomconnors posted on september 2009 website for rail trail. Best trails in wachusett mountain state reservation alltrails. A ski resource developed by mountain vertical view and compare trail maps for every ski resort, all conveniently in one place. When conditions are clear, hiking to the summit affords views of. Wachusett mountain state reservation is a protected area encompassing 3,000 acres 1,200 ha around the summit of mount wachusett in massachusetts. It has 25 trails, served by eight lifts, including three highspeed chairlifts and three childfriendly magiccarpet lifts, a triple chairlift, and a pony lift rope tow. The northernmost section marked under power lines is more challenging. Follow the harrington trail north all the way to the summit.
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