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| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Estimated Time | 2 to 3 hours. | |
| Elevation gain | 611 meters |
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Why hike at Wachusett Mountain ?
Mount Wachusett is located in the towns of Princeton and Westminster in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is the highest point in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River. The mountain is named after a Native American term meaning "near the mountain" or "mountain place". The mountain is a popular hiking and skiing destination (see wachusett mountain Ski Area). An automobile road, open spring to fall, ascends the summit. Views from the top of Mount Wachusett include Mount Monadnock to the north, Mount Greylock to the west, southern Vermont to the northwest, and Boston to the east. The mountain is traversed by the 92 mi (148 km) Midstate Trail. It is also home to the wachusett mountain State Reservation. A band of old growth forest along rock ledges 500 feet (150 m) below the summit supports trees from 150 to 370 years old. Covering 220 acres (89 ha), it is the largest known old growth forest east of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts.The wachusett mountain is located in Massachusetts and is a part of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. The mountain is 2,006 feet high and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. The mountain is popular for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. There are also several trails that lead to the summit of the mountain.
The wachusett mountain is located in Massachusetts and is a part of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. The mountain is 2,006 feet high and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. The mountain is popular for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. There are also several trails that lead to the summit of the mountain.
Trail maps
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Starting Point
The wachusett mountain trails can be accessed from the wachusett mountain Ski Area parking lot.
The wachusett mountain trails can be accessed from the wachusett mountain Ski Area parking lot.
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMSaturday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PMSunday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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