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Creatures of the Forest - Sterling Spur Hike 10/4/25

Saturday, October 4, 2025
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Address

25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA 01564
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

Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail - Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling. 

Join us for a family-friendly, not-so-spooky walk as we explore what wild things in the watershed are up to this autumn. This is a ¾ mile round trip on flat terrain and is open to all ages and abilities.

Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands.

Hike will be a slow pace and last about one hour. In the case of inclement weather, hike may be cancelled or modified. To check on hike status please call 774-261-1809 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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