Midstate Trail series hike #3 Wachusett Mtn. and Meadows
Activity: Hiking
Status:
OPEN
Meet 9 a.m. at parking lot of Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area. From Boston area, take Route 2 west to exit 25 onto Route 140 heading south, take right at ski area sign. From Worcester area, take I-190 to exit 5. Go north on Rte. 140 for 9.5 miles to Wachusett Mt. entrance on left. Meet in main parking lot near compressor building where trail enters woods. Leave some cars and shuttle to trail crossing at junction of Route 62 and Ball Hill Road in Princeton. Hike north through Wachusett Meadows Audubon Preserve and over mountain, 6.2 miles. Moderate to strenuous terrain with moderate pace.
