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Summer Sensory Walk 7/25/2025

Friday, July 25, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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 three quarters of a mile round trip.

Enjoy this guided sensory walk to celebrate summer, pause for activities designed to fine-tune senses and connect to nature.

This section of trail is three quarter mile round trip. Benches are placed along the way for resting areas. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Program is free and open to all ages and abilities. Please email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call 617-352-4044 with any questions.

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.

For ADA/reasonable accommodations, call (617) 645-0358, or email moneesha.dasgupta2@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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