| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wachusett Mountain, Balance Rock, Windmill Farm, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Bicentennial Trail, Pine Hill Trail, Old Senator E Warren Trail, Balance Rock Road, North Road, Semuhenna Trail, Harrington Trail, Windmill Farm Spur, Stage Coach Road, Echo Lake Trail, High Meadow Trail, Jack Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking early morning at the Visitor Center at the base of the Summit Rd (which was gated today). Free parking and nice displays/bathrooms/bird taxidermy and helpful Info Desk personnel at the Visitor Center. VERY crowded mid-day!!!! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all bridged/rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
excellent shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs and small children everywhere!!!! |
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 | Bugs: |
picked one off my scalp... a small beetle |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent first trip to Wachusett Mtn State Reservation. I initially went to check out the Pine Hill Trail as it was a CCC-cut ski racing trail in the 1930's. The ranger at the desk did not seem enthusiastic AT ALL when I asked him about skiing it, but, he did suggest many other circuits for XC skiing.
Very fun place to explore - several "pools" with nice stonework mini-dams. Neat Balance Rock. Many beautiful carriage-type roads and vistas as well. I didn't do every trail but I did find some uncrowded ones. My favorite was probably the Semuhenna Trail - just felt more remote than the rest. The windmills weren't active today despite a steady breeze????
Anyway, fun place with that old Massachusetts feel though there really is no getting away from the crowds!!! So many families with small children really enjoying their hikes - it was great to see!!! :) |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-11 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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