Monadnock in nh, and on a clear day you can even see the city of boston. The aqueduct trail system is an ongoing collaboration between the mwra and mapc. Wachusett friendly loop hiking trail, princeton, massachusetts. An altitude of 2,006 feet makes wachusett mountain a notable formation in the new england skyline. Mount wachusett, located near princeton, massachusetts is a 5. You can hike and bike trails in the summer and ski. The trail map for wachusett mountains 26 beautiful trails and 8 lifts located in princeton, ma. Park in the wachusett mountain ski area parking lot off bolton road, between parking aisles 5 and 6. Current on road future parking welcome center wachusett greenways future welcome center. 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. Wachusett reservoir is displayed on the clinton usgs quad topo map. The maximum depth is 129 feet and the average depth is 45 feet.
The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. When conditions are clear, hiking to the summit affords views of. About 34 of the way up there is a little spur to the right that takes you to the best uncrowded. Shoreline fishing in designated areas is allowed, but absolutely no boats may be put on the reservoir and no ice fishing is allowed.
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. Best trails in wachusett mountain state reservation alltrails. 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. There are a few short sections on pavement to connect together the trail pieces. Shoreline fishing in designated areas is allowed, but absolutely no boats may be put on. Wachusett reservoir topo map, worcester county ma clinton area. In the spring of 2012, mapc revived the effort to open these trails to the public by working with the mwra and municipalities. Wachusett mountain ski trail map near princeton, massachusetts, united states. Trail map of wachusett mountain state reservation in massachusetts. Trails traverse many interesting landscape features, including brown hill summit, glacial boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. 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. 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. Take a hike on the 17 miles of trails, through forests, meadows, and ponds. Information depicted on this map is for planning purposes only.
View the trail map for wachusett, massachusetts, and compare its skiing and snowboarding terrain with other ski resorts. A ski resource developed by mountain vertical view and compare trail maps for every ski resort, all conveniently in one place. Small lot and street parking near other trailheads is free. Alltrails has 20 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Wachusett mountain ski trail map princeton 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. Wachusett mountain gives you beautiful views of central massachusetts, the berkshires, mt. Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from little wachusett 1,562 ft in massachusetts. Mount wachusett is a hiking adventure located in or near princeton, ma. Working with communities and partners throughout the region, the freedoms way national heritage area is exploring the possibility of creating. Hiking trails near wachusett mountain state reservation. The latitude and longitude coordinates of wachusett reservoir are 42. Wachusett massachusetts ski areas northeast mountain sports. Located in the heart of new england, wachusett mountain offers 1,000 feet of real mountain skiing about an hour from downtown boston.
The longest trail in wachusett mountain state reservation is balance rock trail a wellknown trail measuring 17. White oak and trout brook trail guide this downloadable brochure pdf format describes the trails in holdens trout brook reservation. 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. How to hike wachusett mountain in massachusetts usa today. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton. Mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a. Anyone who is interested in visiting wachusett reservoir can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton ma. Youll probably see some other cars parked along the road.
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. A walk to wachusett in 1842 henry david thoreau travelled from concord to the summit of mount wachusett in princeton, a journey which he recorded in the essay, a walk to wachusett. Located slightly northeast of worcester in the towns of west boylston, boylston, clinton and sterling. Information depicted on this map is for planning purposes. The 3000acre wachusett mountain state reservation offers plenty of natural and recreational opportunities. Dec 11, 2012 the aqueduct trail system is an ongoing collaboration between the mwra and mapc. Gardner campus guide mount wachusett community college. The focus is to identify and develop a connected trail system along the four aqueducts cochituate, sudbury, weston, wachusett.
Mass central rail trail university of massachusetts. Mass central rail trail 0 1 2 miles map by jill phelps kern rail trail route. Proceed onehalf mile past the second light and take a left turn onto matthews street. There are are several small parking areas to choose from when hiking mt. Crosscountry ski through park trails or hit the slopes at the wachusett mountain ski area. Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland, and oakham ma by tomconnors posted on september 2009 website for rail trail. This information is not adequate for legal boundary definition, regulatory interpretation, or parcellevel. Wawawawachusett is the largest suburban resort in the metro boston area. View the wachusett trail map before you head to the mountain to learn all about the resort and the ski and snowboard trails. Wachusett mountain, massachusetts topographic map and nearby trails. The wachusett greenways guide provides a map of the wachusett region open space and information about outdoor recreation resources. Wachusett mountain ski trail map less than 1 mile away. Wachusett mountain state reservation has 81 trails in the vicinity, including 76 hiking trails, 71 for walking and 78 for other activities.
On the section maps, red dashed lines other trail are walking paths only. Mount wachusett professional trail guide, topo map. Wawawa wachusett is the largest suburban resort in the metro boston area. The wachusett area offers comfortable mountain lodging nearby the resort, and slopeside. I love hiking this trail, i hike wachusett frequently and this is one of my favorite trails. A smooth, offroad trail, that is mostly doubletrack. Hike to the top of this 2,006 foot mountain in under 2 hours. Follow the harrington trail north all the way to the summit. Exit sign reads, 140 north to winchendon and ashburnham. Wachusett mountain state reservation is a protected area encompassing 3,000 acres 1,200 ha around the summit of mount wachusett in massachusetts.
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. The northernmost section marked under power lines is more challenging. Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map hike new england. When conditions are clear, hiking to the summit affords views of new hampshires mount monadnock. Wachusett, depending on the trail you plan to take.
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. Wachusett massachusetts ski areas northeast mountain. The reservations 17 miles 27 km of hiking and walking trails include a section of the midstate trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until october. The thoreau trail freedoms way national heritage area. Wachusett reservoir hike closed massachusetts alltrails. Best trails near wachusett mountain state reservation ma. Take your car straight to the summit of wachusett mountain, for a breathtaking 360 degree view. Suggested routes to the gardner campus from fitchburg and points east.
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. Wachusett reservoir is a reservoir in massachusetts. Here are mass central rail trail overview and section maps. Large format, free, downloadable ski piste maps and from all of massachusettss best ski resorts.
Wachusett mountain is a medium sized resort in massachusetts us. From the 2,006foot summit, you can take in panoramic views of six states on a clear day or night. The 65 billion gallon reservoir covers 108 square miles with 37 miles of shoreline. 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. Plan your hike at wachusett reservoir watershed or other boylston, massachusetts hiking trails. Wachusett reservoir topo map, worcester county ma clinton. 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. 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.
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