Wachusett s longer trails, harrington trail, is about 2. Wachusett greenways mission is connecting the communities and the people of the wachusett region of. Dec 03, 2014 the razorback regional greenway is a 36mile, primarily offroad, shareduse trail that extends from the bella vista trail in north bentonville to south fayetteville. Facilities are located at the oakdale rail trail, old stone church, gate 22. Wachusett reservoir is a birding, crosscountry skiing, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, walking adventure located in or near boylston, ma.
Wachusett greenways members, donors, volunteers and friends energize and inspire each other as we share the mission of connecting the wachusett communities with trails and greenways. It straddles towns of princeton and westminster, in worcester county. Wachusett greenways thanks jill phelps kern for donating cartography for this and the overview maps. White oak land conservation society was founded in 1978 to preserve land as open space in holden and the region surrounding holden. Nov 03, 2007 trail map of wachusett mountain state reservation in massachusetts. Holden and west boylston were built and are managed by the nonprofit wachusett greenways, but do not share. Map of the midstate trail, which runs from ashburnham to the rhode island border. Greenways typically follow stream corridors or abandoned railroad rightsofway. Please click here or on the wachusett greenways logo to return to the home page. What about the most active trail section, where the wachusett greenways is building many miles of the trail. Mass central rail trail university of massachusetts. The ware river rt was a combination of both local and long enough to get a feel for rail trailing. The hudson river greenway water trail, extending from northern saratoga county in adirondack park and northern washington county at the head of lake champlain to battery park in manhattan, is a national water trail open to recreational paddlers of all experience levels. 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.
Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton ma. Here are mass central rail trail overview and section maps. Wachusett greenways mission is connecting the wachusett area community with trails and greenways. A map of the property and detailed rules can be found here. Facilities are located at the oakdale railtrail, old stone church, gate 22. A nonprofit volunteer group called wachusett greenways is spearheading the effort to knit these pieces together. Ware river railtrail massachusetts trails traillink. Red dashed lines other trail are walking paths only. Wachusett greenways and the mass central rail trail.
Wachusett mountain state reservation trail map princeton. See 6 photos and 2 tips from 106 visitors to wachusett greenways section mass central rail trail. Mount washington, new hampshire topographic map and nearby trails. Jul 03, 2018 wachusett reservoir is a birding, crosscountry skiing, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, walking adventure located in or near boylston, ma. View the trail map for wachusett, massachusetts, and compare its skiing and snowboarding terrain with other ski resorts. White oak land conservation society white oak and trout. Wachusett greenways, 21years young now, has enriched the quality of life in. Although the greenways within the city of roanokes limits are predominantly managed by roanoke parks and recreation, they do extend throughout vinton, salem, and. Beginning with a sweet ride through hudson and a railroad car for kids to explore, cross the assabet river and ascend a gentle but long slope into marlborough.
Bay state bike week rideride the nashua river rail trail on saturday, may from 9. About 50 miles west of boston, this section of the mass central rail trail includes a handful of completedbut disconnectedtrail segments in a smattering of charming communities between sterling and barre. 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. A ski resource developed by mountain vertical view and compare trail maps for every ski resort, all conveniently in one place. An intrepid adventure traveler can still find traces of it in the wilderness. Follow the harrington trail north all the way to the summit. The line once stretched from downtown boston at north station to union station in northampton, mass. Clinton greenway conservation trust is a land trust based in clinton, massachusetts, dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of open space. 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. Bay state bike weekready for a moderately challenging ride. Click here to find out how to get your copy of this portable, convenient guide.
Top places to watch spring bloom discover central massachusetts. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from april until october. We invite you to explore all of springfieldgreene county trails by bicycling, walking, or wheeling. Shorter, steeper trails like pine hill trail or mountain house trail are approximately 0. A 104 mile railroad line was shattered by a hurricane in 1938. The 3,000acre wachusett mountain state reservation offers plenty of natural and recreational opportunities.
On the section maps, red dashed lines other trail are walking paths only. Explore 12 miles of trails at wachusett meadow wildlife sanctuary. Bike tour of central massachusetts historic graveyards. Youll probably see some other cars parked along the road. Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland, and oakham ma. This is the 30 mile section in the center of the commonwealth passing through sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland and oakham.
Mass central rail trail wachusett sections in rutland. Wachusett greenways announces upcoming outdoor activities. The mountain is named after a native american term meaning near the mountain or mountain place. Whether youre bike commuting to work or school, training for a 5k, spending quality time with friends and family, or being a tourist enjoy the ozarks at your own pace. We acquire land by donation or purchase, or preserve land by holding the right to development, known as a conservation restriction. View the trails and lifts at wachusett mountain ski area with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. Enjoy 24 miles roundtrip on this asphaltpaved trail. Wachusett greenways mission is connecting the communities and. One stretch is on wachusett street and runs parellel to route 68. The board of selectmen created the rail trail conversion advisory committee rtcac, to provide a mechanism for the town to examine the conversion of an existing unused rail line in sudbury to a recreational path and alternative transportation corridor. Jun 01, 2017 wachusett greenways joins worcester hike the heart on the eastwest trail. Together, we protect the distinct character of clinton. About 34 of the way up there is a little spur to the right that takes you to the best uncrowded. The mountain is traversed by the 92 mi 148 km midstate trail.
Wachusett greenways will join forces with park spirit and hike some of their trails on the west side of the city. The mountain is a popular hiking and skiing destination see wachusett mountain ski area. The 22 miles 35 km southern new england trunkline trail, a converted rail trail, intersects the midstate trail in douglas, massachusetts, and there is a significant network of interconnecting shorter trails on mount wachusett and in the ware river watershed area maintained by the massachusetts department of conservation and recreation, the. Maps and trail sites maps and tours wachusett greenways. Located on the mass central rail trail, west of the i190 bridge in holden, ma, the wachusett greenway offers 19 miles of trails along a 104mile old railroad line. You can hike and bike trails in the summer and ski in the winter. Mass central rail trail 0 1 2 miles map by jill phelps kern. Wachusett greenways is building the central 30 miles of the rail trail through sterling, west boylston. 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. Wachusetts longer trails, harrington trail, is about 2.
Like you, we want to protect the places we love and enjoy these outdoor treasures. 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. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The midstate trail is a scenic footpath which runs 92 miles 148 km through worcester county, massachusetts, from the rhode island border to the new hampshire border, approximately 45 miles 72 km west of boston.
Created in 1995, wachusett greenways wg is an allvolunteer, nonprofit 501c3 organization working to connect the wachusett community with trails and greenways for nonmotorized recreation and historic preservation. The trail map for wachusett mountains 26 beautiful trails and 8 lifts located in princeton, ma. The trails connect to wachusett mountain and the midstate trail systems, offering many options for short or. The trail includes the summits of mount wachusett and mount watatic, as. 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. Mass central rail trail wachusett greenways section. The razorback regional greenway is a 36mile, primarily offroad, shareduse trail that extends from the bella vista trail in north bentonville to south fayetteville. Mar 12, 2020 wachusett greenways mass central rail trail. White oak and trout brook trail guide this downloadable brochure pdf format describes the trails in holdens trout brook reservation. 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. Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland, and oakham ma 30 miles. The mass central rail trail offers many stretches of multiuse trails throughout central massachusetts.
Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston, holden, rutland, and oakham ma by tomconnors posted on september 2009 website for rail trail. Wachusett greenways joins worcester hike the heart on the eastwest trail. Wachusett greenways rail trail sterling, west boylston. Trail map of wachusett mountain state reservation in massachusetts. In 1995, this allvolunteer nonprofit group and our partners began to build and maintain trails.
Our mission is to preserve and protect these special places through better access and awareness. 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. A peaks prominence, also known as topographic prominence or relative height, is a measure of how distinct a peak is from other peaks. Wachusett reservoir and sudbury reservoir fishing guide. Map produced by nysoprhp gis bureau, october 06, 2017. Wachusett greenways announces news and events news the. Hiking trails near wachusett mountain state reservation. The trail crosses land of white oak, fisheries and wildlife, the dresser and grant families, and the town of holden. Wachusett greenways key project is the mass central rail trail mcrt in central massachusetts. Its defined as the vertical distance between a peak and the lowest contour line surrounding that peak and no higher peak. Click here to see the report in its entirety as a pdf file. Mount wachusett classic ride is a road biking adventure located in or near concord, ma. With more than 100 designated access sites, the water trail is easily accessible to local and visiting paddlers.
Our trail system connects people to our beautiful outdoors, the places they want to go, and creates opportunities for transportation, recreation, conservation, and economic vitality. Whether youre bike commuting to work or school, training for a 5k, spending quality time with friends and family, or being a tourist. Calvin coolidge used to ride this train to the state house each day when he was the governor right after wwi. Looking for a great trail in wachusett mountain state reservation. There are several stretches in rutland, most are marked with this trail head sign. This has encouraged more members to work on trails from wachusett mountain, to the white mountains, to the. Greenways are linear parks which preserve undeveloped ribbons of natural habitat, usually through urban areas.
A nonprofit volunteer group called wachusett greenways is spearheading the effort. Current on road future parking welcome center wachusett greenways future welcome center. Wachusett greenways, an allvolunteer, nonprofit group, was established in 1995 with the mission to connect the central massachusetts communities with trails and greenways. Heywood reservoir trails, and south through audubon wachusett meadow to. Wachusett mountain is part of an extensive greenway area, including. Wachusett greenways connecting the community with trails. In order to address sanitary concerns for the fishing program, dcr has placed temporary rest room facilities at heavily traveled sites around the wachusett reservoir. Spring 2019 a closeup view of our chapters vibrancy and. With grateful thanks to the trail and map makers of wachusett greenways. Rail trail wachusett greenways rail trail conversion. The trail links together dozens of popular community destinations.
Trails traverse many interesting landscape features, including brown hill summit, glacial boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. The interactive map shown below pinpoints the most common trail heads for 24 hiking. For less strenuous or more casual riding, the ozarks has an abundance of smoother trails, thanks to ozark greenways and the tireless work they do. Central rail trail in oakham, rutland, holden and west boylston were built and are managed by the nonprofit wachusett greenways, but do not share the organizations name. Town of holden the conservation commission man ages the 675 acre trout brook reservation for conserva tion and. Best trails in wachusett mountain state reservation. Wachusett greenways section mass central rail trail 2 tips. Beautiful waterways and paths lead hikers and cyclists on an ideal adventure through nature. Wachusett greenways connects people to the outdoors by building and helping to maintain trails including the mass central rail trail mcrt and by leading trail events. 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.
Princeton, massachusetts has not been included in this guide. Devices and files wachusett greenways wachusett mtn state reservation. The trail is considered highly accessible, scenic, and remarkably rural despite its proximity to urban boston. Well post a notice on our home page once the maps are back online. Historical graveyard tour of central massachusetts these maps. The wachusett greenways guide provides a map of the wachusett region open space and information about outdoor recreation resources. South section trails name long path blue ye low r ed orange nature indian ladder escarpment blaze aqua green blue yellow orange black lime green burgundy length 1.
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