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Mount Wachusett

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Mount Wachusett

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Mount Wachusett

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Location: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Mount Wachusett loop via the Midstate and Semuhenna Trails — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

6.22km

02:04

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Wachusett and Balance Rock loop via the Mountain House Trails — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

7.19km

02:18

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Wachusett via the Midstate Trail (North) — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

5.54km

01:53

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

July 28, 2023

Mount Wachusett is both the highest mountain and the highest point in in Massachusetts. Standing at 2,006 feet above sea level, this great local mountain is a must-do for any Massachusetts local. There is a road to the top of the mountain as well as a ski resort on its slopes. At the summit there are plenty of picnic area, viewpoints, and a pond with fish! This is a great place to enjoy the views and eat lunch after a great hike.

Caro "Bandit"

February 24, 2022

Mount Wachusett is an El Dorado for outdoor enthusiasts. Here you can hike, bike, ski or just enjoy nature. And even a hotel is located on its summit. Since the mountain is quite isolated from other mountains, it is also called a monadnock, a term from the Abenaki.

DrSvend

November 29, 2025

Most direct route is the Pine Hill Trail which takes off from the Bicentennial Trail and features a granite step trail from bottom to the summit. On 28 NOV 25, route was initially dry, but a snow squall covered the trail and mountain with snow, making the descent a bit slippery in spots. However the beauty of this first snow of this winter made it wonderful.

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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Mount Wachusett

1. Mount Wachusett loop via the Midstate and Semuhenna Trails — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

2. Mount Wachusett and Balance Rock loop via the Mountain House Trails — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

3. Mount Wachusett via the Midstate Trail (North) — Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

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