Near The Midstate Trail
The "cobblestone" path that's the extension of the Midstate Trail.
Near The Midstate Trail
A view down the trail
Near The Midstate Trail
Chilling next to the Koi pond on the summit of Mt. Wachusett.
Near The Midstate Trail
Balance Rock!
Near The Midstate Trail
Even in winter, a walk across the dam can be enjoyable.

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The Midstate Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
The Midstate Trail runs through central Massachusetts from Ashburnham to Douglas.
88.3
mi
Distance
8,767
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
88.31mi
Distance
8,767ft
Elevation Gain
9,635ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,006ft
High Point
471ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hike 93 miles from the New Hampshire border in Ashburnham to the Connecticut Border in Douglas. Includes wooded singletrack, fire access roads, asphalt roads, public forests, audubon lands, private property, dams, lakes, levees, fields, a ski-mountain, a disc golf course, and shelters. Midstate Trail: East Hill Road, Rutland to Route 9, Spencer Lots of doubling back. Section(s) where trail crosses through 4H camp has recently been clear cut and trail is hard to follow. Some of the trail that travels through private property would be harder to traverse in the summer as brush would be a problem.

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