Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Address

345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541
Accessible
Dogs Allowed
Historic site

Details   of Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Overview   of Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

The 3,000-acre Wachusett Mountain State Reservation offers plenty of natural and recreational opportunities. You can hike and bike trails in the summer and ski in the winter. Enjoy the scenic views from this 2,006-foot peak.

Hours   for Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Wachusett summit road (Memorial weekend to last weekend of October)

9 a.m. to sunset

Parking   at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Daily parking fee charged May 14 till road closes

(summit parkway included)

MA resident  $5

Non-MA resident  $20

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Parking is free in perimeter parking lots on roads outside of the park. 

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass

Activities   at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

  • Scenic view

    Take your car straight to the summit of Wachusett Mountain, for a breathtaking 360 degree view.
  • Hiking & walking

    Take a hike on the 17 miles of trails, through forests, meadows, and ponds.
  • Skiing

    Cross-country ski through park trails or hit the slopes at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area.

All Activities   at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

  • Biking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Mountain biking

Facilities   at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

  • Historic sites
  • Picnic areas
  • Restrooms
  • Visitor center
  • Grills
  • Educational programs

Accessibility   at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

  • Picnicking
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic views 
  • Visitor center

More info   for Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Parking is limited to 28 spaces at visitor center. Please be ready to be redirected to another trail head.

There are two picnic areas on the summit road with charcoal grills (charcoal not provided). Grilling is only allowed in these areas.

Image credits:  Wachusett Mountain View (Ryan C. Marble and Ranger Charlotte Axthelm)

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