Wachusett Run



Saturday, September 19th
(Rain date Sunday, the 20th)


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We'll stir things up a little again this year and travel back north, circumnavigating Wachusett Mountain. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our plan is to meet at the TOP of Mount Wachusett. Hopefully, our earlier date will bring warmer weather and clear morning skies so we can enjoy the views as far as New Hampshire and Boston while our entourage assembles. There is a small $2 entrance fee, but the view is well worth it! There are restrooms at the base visitor's center if you want to stop there BEFORE joining us at the top. There are also portapotties at the summit. Join us for coffee "and" at 9:30AM; we leave at 10:00AM.

Departing the mountain, we'll travel through historical Holden and Paxton centers. This year we'll turn north though Barre Center and on to picturesque Petersham Center for a brief photo stop. 

We'll head off to Hubbardston Center and then to Westminster Center taking the scenic route (of course).  Eventually we will arrive at a favorite lunch spot, the historic Old Mill Restaurant. There is no prix fixe menu; everyone can simply order what they like from the menu when we arrive.

Please contact Dan Donovan at dmdonovan1@yahoo.com or 508-340-3579 if you plan to join us, so we can let our hosts know how many to expect. Keep in mind that there is no gas near the starting point, so plan accordingly.

Click here to take a peek at the map of the neat backroads route we've got planned! Come out and enjoy the drive and each other's company!Tiny Quadrifoglio

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Directions to Wachusett Mountain
(See Map & Directions button above)

Wachusett Mountain summit can be reached from its entrance at 345 Mountain Road, Princeton, Mass. (Go to the State Park Entrance, NOT the ski area).

  • Take MA Route 2 to exit 25  for Routes 2A / 140 South toward Westminister/Princeton. NOTE THAT THERE IS NO GAS at this exit. So plan to stop BEFORE this exit to gas up.
  • Turn right off the ramp onto 140 S / 2A W and continue to follow 140 S for 2.4 Miles
  • Turn right onto Mile Hill Rd/Park Rd which becomes Mile Hill Rd - follow for 1.1 mile
  • Continue onto Mountain Rd. Continue PAST the ski area to the State Mountain Reservation entrance on the right, 0.8 mile
  • Follow the summit road to the top.

 


Wachusett Run