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Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Address

345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541
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Phone

(978) 464-2987
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Dogs Allowed
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Overview

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

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

9 a.m. to sunset

Parking

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. 

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Get a lifetime senior parking pass

Activities

Couple enjoying scenic view of a mountain range on a ledge.

Scenic view

Take your car straight to the summit of Wachusett Mountain, for a breathtaking 360 degree view.
Person strutting in hiking boots

Hiking & walking

Take a hike on the 17 miles of trails, through forests, meadows, and ponds.
Person grasping their ski poles in anticipation.

Skiing

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

All Activities

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

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Picnicking
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic views 
  • Visitor center

More info

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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