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Wachusett Mountain State Reservation in Princeton, MA - June 20, 2009
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-04-06 16:20.
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Rising above the surrounding forest to a height of 2006 feet, Mount Wachusett stands as a unique landmark within the central New England landscape. From the summit, a clear day reveals views of Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire, the Berkshires to the west, and the Boston skyline to the east. The 3,000-acre Wachusett Mountain State Reservation surrounds the summit and offers a wealth of natural and recreational resources. The Reservation's natural resources include forests, alpine meadows, ponds, streams, fields, and even a perched bog. Recreational opportunities abound at the reservation including hiking, nature study, hawk watching, picnicking, and skiing. Wachusett Mt.SR has an extensive trail system. The Reservation offers 17 miles of hiking and walking trails and a paved loop road with many scenic vista parking spots.The trails are generally 1-1.5 miles of mild or modest difficulties (from Visitor center to the summit the rise is about 300 feet.)
| PLACE: | Wachusett Mountain State Reservation in Princeton, MA |
| DATE: | June 20, 2009, Saturday |
| TIME: | 10:00am |
| MEET: | 9:45am @ Visitor Center, Mountain Rd., Princeton 978 464-2987 |
| Estimated Hiking Duration: | 3 hours |
| Level of difficulty: | Moderate |
Rising above the surrounding forest to a height of 2006 feet, Mount Wachusett stands as a unique landmark within the central New England landscape. From the summit, a clear day reveals views of Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire, the Berkshires to the west, and the Boston skyline to the east. The 3,000-acre Wachusett Mountain State Reservation surrounds the summit and offers a wealth of natural and recreational resources. The Reservation's natural resources include forests, alpine meadows, ponds, streams, fields, and even a perched bog. Recreational opportunities abound at the reservation including hiking, nature study, hawk watching, picnicking, and skiing. Wachusett Mt.SR has an extensive trail system. The Reservation offers 17 miles of hiking and walking trails and a paved loop road with many scenic vista parking spots.The trails are generally 1-1.5 miles of mild or modest difficulties (from Visitor center to the summit the rise is about 300 feet.)
Directions:
| From Boston (1hr) or Nashua, NH (1.25hrs) | |
| Take Rte 2 west, then Rt. 2 West to Exit 25 for Westminster/Princeton (Rt. 140 south). | |
| Follow Rt. 140 south for 2 miles. Turn Right onto Mile Hill Road. | |
| From Worcester (20mins) | |
| Take Rt. 290 East to exit 19 (which is 190 North). | |
| Take Exit 5 off 190 North, which will put you onto 140 North. | |
| Follow 140 North for approx. 9 miles. Take a left onto Mile Hill Rd. | |
| After onto Mile Hill Rd. | |
| Follow Mile Hill Road for 1/2 mile to split in road. Take Left Fork onto Mountain Road. | |
| Follow Mountain Road 1 1/4 miles to top of hill. Reservation entrance is on the Right. | |
| Visitor center entrance is immediately on the Left after entering Reservation. |
Web Reference: |
| http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach.htm |
| Please invite your families and friends, and call 617-795-2168 or email me @ Wanchinc@hotmail.com if you want to add/update any email addresses |
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