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Gems in Central Massachusetts - 1

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Trap Falls

(1) Ashby, MA

Recommended Routes in Central Massachusetts - 9

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Favorite The ultimate rocks and roots trail.
Difficult

Wapack and Back

43.0 mi 69.1 km 7,536' Up 2296.92 m Up 7,536' Down 2296.83 m Down

Ashburnham, MA
Favorite Red-tailed hawk at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.
Intermediate

Beaver Bend Loop

0.9 mi 1.5 km 71' Up 21.7 m Up 74' Down 22.62 m Down

Princeton, MA
Favorite Long exposure of Doane's Falls.
Intermediate

Tully Lake Loop

4.7 mi 7.6 km 335' Up 102.2 m Up 331' Down 100.98 m Down

Royalston, MA
Favorite The ultimate rocks and roots trail.
Intermediate/Difficult

Mount Watatic and Nutting Hill Loop

2.8 mi 4.5 km 644' Up 196.29 m Up 645' Down 196.55 m Down

Ashburnham, MA
Favorite Chilling next to the Koi pond on the summit of Mt. Wachusett.
Intermediate

Wachusett Friendly Loop

3.6 mi 5.7 km 832' Up 253.67 m Up 825' Down 251.36 m Down

Princeton, MA
Favorite Trail intersection
Intermediate

Holbrook to Donker Farm

4.8 mi 7.8 km 449' Up 136.85 m Up 449' Down 136.79 m Down

Holden, MA
Favorite Wetland
Intermediate/Difficult

Savage Hill Wildlife Management Area

4.3 mi 7.0 km 257' Up 78.27 m Up 265' Down 80.77 m Down

Princeton, MA
Favorite Difficult to find trail marker at the parking area on Mill Street.
Intermediate

Mill Street Loop

4.3 mi 6.9 km 233' Up 70.98 m Up 218' Down 66.46 m Down

Holden, MA
Favorite From a footbridge
Easy/Intermediate

Trout Brook Conservation Area Loop

3.8 mi 6.1 km 195' Up 59.38 m Up 195' Down 59.39 m Down

Holden, MA

Central Massachusetts Running

  • 255 Miles 411 Kilometers of Trail
  • 9 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 49 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 48 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 12 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Central Massachusetts - 100

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3.4 mi 5.4 km #1Friends Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Ashby, MA
Intermediate/Difficult
Ashby, MA
1.6 mi 2.5 km #2Willard Brook Access Road South
Easy
Ashby, MA
Easy
Ashby, MA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #3Willard Brook Access Road North
Easy
Ashby, MA
Easy
Ashby, MA
2.0 mi 3.2 km #4Friends Loop Trail (Orange Blazes)
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #5Rock 'n' Roll
Difficult
Ashby, MA
Difficult
Ashby, MA
1.3 mi 2.1 km #6Vinton Pond Rd to Hamilton Hill Rd
Easy
Townsend, MA
Easy
Townsend, MA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #7Upper Friends Trail bypass
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
0.7 mi 1.1 km #8Vinton Pond Rd
Easy
Ashby, MA
Easy
Ashby, MA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #9Pearl Hill Southeast Trail
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
Intermediate
Ashby, MA
17.0 mi 27.3 km #10East West Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Shrewsbury, MA
Intermediate/Difficult
Shrewsbury, MA

Photos of Central Massachusetts - 75

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The ultimate rocks and roots trail.
Apr 20, 2015 near Ashburnham, MA
Red-tailed hawk at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nov 18, 2016 near Princeton, MA
A lean-to provides shelter near the 4-H camp.
Jan 29, 2017 near Spencer, MA
This is from the top of the dam.
Aug 1, 2017 near Athol, MA
Fall River
Jan 28, 2020 near Royalston, MA
Doane's Colors
Jan 28, 2020 near Royalston, MA
Long exposure of Doane's Falls.
Feb 11, 2020 near Royalston, MA
UpNorth Virtual Trail Tour: Monoosnoc Ridge Trail
Feb 22, 2022 near Fitchburg, MA