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Wachusett Mountain via West Side Trail

based on 21 tracks & routes #26 hike out of 28 in
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3.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 36 min
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terrain
666 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Wachusett Mountain in Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.

This is an alternate route for Wachusett Mountain via West Side Trail.


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    2 years, 11 months ago
    Moderate hike on the West Side of Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA. Less crowded than other main trails until you combine with Old Indian Trail to reach the summit. Many choices for returning to car.
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    3 years, 11 months ago
    We saw occasional trillium still in bloom. The forest is “spring loaded ” to bloom. This is a less traveled trail on the less hiked west side of the mountain.
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    4 years, 8 months ago
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