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Cabin Fever Ranger Hike (Gate 8) 2/14/2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Address

Cross St. and Route 70, Boylston, MA 01505
Directions

Contact

Wachusett Reservoir

Address

Field Headquarters
180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583
Directions

Phone

Field Headquarters Call Wachusett Reservoir, Field Headquarters at (508) 792-7806
Watershed Rangers Call Wachusett Reservoir, Watershed Rangers at (978) 365-3800

Overview

Fees: Free

Cabin Fever Ranger Hike

Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 8, Intersection of Cross Street and Route 70, Boylston. About 2.5 miles round trip.

Get outside and join Watershed Rangers in exploring the winter woods to find signs of the wildlife in the watershed. The terrain on this family-friendly hike will range from easy to moderate, with some hills that provide rewarding views of the Wachusett Reservoir shoreline.

Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands.

Hike will be a slow pace and last about 1.5 hours. In the case of inclement weather, hike may be cancelled or modified. To check on hike status please call 617-352-4044 or email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov.

Additional Resources

Open file,  Wachusett Reservoir Forest Roads and Gates Map

Contact

Address

Field Headquarters
180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583
Directions

Phone

Field Headquarters Call Wachusett Reservoir, Field Headquarters at (508) 792-7806
Watershed Rangers Call Wachusett Reservoir, Watershed Rangers at (978) 365-3800

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