Address
345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541
- This page, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation , is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
Details
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 25 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.
Activities
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Scenic view
Take your car straight to the summit of Wachusett Mountain, for a breathtaking 360 degree view. -
Hiking & walking
Take a hike on the 17 miles of trails, through forests, meadows, and ponds. -
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
- Historic sites
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Visitor center
- Grills
- Educational programs
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)
