Fall Hike on Mount Wachusett

Thank you to everyone who joined me for this spectacular fall hike on Wachusett.   Seventeen of us enjoyed a 5-mile loop around the mountain, basking in the muted foliage and colorful conversation.  Extra thanks to Mark & Jim, our sweepers, who helped me to maintain that 80% return rate that I am so proud of.  I hope to see everyone on the trails again soon! 

Join us for a fall hike on Mount Wachusett in Princeton, MA.  This gem of Central Massachusetts has an observation tower that allows views all the way to Boston on clear days.  Our route brings us around to the north side of the mountain, passing by two wind turbines and a patch of old-growth forest.  We will have lunch at the summit before descending to the parking lot via the short Pine Hill Trail. It will be about 5 miles with 1,200' of elevation gain.  We should finish around 12:30-1pm.   This time of year should be right around peak foliage in the area.  I hope you can join us!

• Wachusett Mountain State Reservation site: https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation
• AllTrails map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/wachusett-summit-loop
• 10 Essentials of hiking: https://americanhiking.org/10essentials/