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Halloween Luminary Walk (Sterling Rail Trail) 10/3/2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 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. About 1 mile round trip. 

Join us for a spooky lantern stroll, hear scary stories, listen for wildlife. Start at sunset and return in darkness with lanterns guiding the way. Glow sticks will be provided to ward off any Will-o’-the-Wisp! One-mile round trip, flat terrain. 

Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Service and medical support animals, when acting within their service capacity, are welcome.  

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 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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