Trip report

Wachusett Mountain

Half Day Hike DATE: 05/21/2023 - 05/21/2023

Trip/Event Location: Princeton, MA

Trip Leader(s): Carl_B

Max # People: 15

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Join us for an easy/moderate hike at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation in Princeton, MA.  This loop is 3.8 miles with 1,072’ of elevation gain.  It should take us about 2.5 hours to

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We will meet up in front of the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation Headquarters at 345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541.  There is a parking lot that fills up quickly.   Parking in the lot is $5 for MA residents and $20 for non-MA residents, but parking is free in perimeter parking lots on roads outside of the park.  Please note there is a ski area lower on the mountain—make sure you are entering at the DCR park, not the ski area.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo

Thank you everyone who joined us for the climb of Wachusett Mountain today!  There were nine of us (and Gracie) and it ended up being a perfect day for it.  Though muddy in spots, the trail was in good condition despite yesterday's rain.  The conversations were fun and flowed throughout the hike.  I look forward to seeing everyone on the trail again soon!

Best,
Carl

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Than for leading this hike I had a ton of fun. :) - Twigs
  • Thanks for a great hike Carl as always I had a blast - Bob Mcgee

Members That Participated

Carl_B

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Leominster, MA


United States
Bobcat

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Upton, MA


United States
Twigs

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Townsend, MA


United States
emsinjp

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Jamaica Plain, MA


United States
Southafrica2021

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy


groveland, MA


United States
Bob Mcgee

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Winthrop, MA


United States
sustaining member
rolshausenii

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Cambridge, MA


United States
guest member
Buddy5289

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Leominster, MA


United States
KeithES

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Jamaica Plain, MA


United States
dan410

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Leominster, MA


United States
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