Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
FINAL HIKE #10: June 26 Ashburham to Mt. Watatic/ NH border
This will be our last hike up beautiful Mt. Watatic. Possible impromptu performance on top of the mountain. We will detour slightly to pick up the Trail at Russel Hill Rd.
4. Sometime after Kelton Rd., Before Cross Rd, bear Left, enter the woods climbing steeply. at Top ridgeline offers nice views through trees for next mile or so. 0.7 mi 5. Drop into shallow saddle, reaching Mt. Hunger, come around corner to see nice view of Stidges Meadow Pond and Mt. Watatic, follow trail through thick Hemlock down steep descent. 0.5 mi 6. Turn Right at Fork, onto 2 track lumber rd. immediately Bear Right back onto narrow hiking path 0.2 mi 7. Brief overlap with logging rd. follow blazes. 0.1 mi 8. Reach telephone wire and follow phone poles, heading downhill. Turn Left onto Holt rd. (paved) 0.1 mi 9. Turn Right onto RT 101, skirting shores of Lake Winnekeag 0.2 mi 10. Turn Left in gravel p-lot at Camp Winnekeag, walking west with lake on left side and RT 101 behind follow blazes passing several trails for camp. 0.3 mi 11. cross 3 wooden boardwalks 0.2 mi 12. Begin steep climb 0.2 mi 13. pass by 2 track path on right, then fork left at top of rise, Blueberry Hill. 0.1 mi 14. Fork right, follow blazes, 0.2 mi 15. pass fire circle on top of Fisher Hill 0.1 mi 16. Cross stone wall and apss sign for Ashburnahm State Forest, pass through thick hemlock, white pine 0.5 mi 17. Go Right on Old Pierce Rd (paved) 0.4 mi 18. Cross RT 119 into dirt lot with kiosk. pass through brown metal gate and up 2 track State Line Trail. 0.3 19. Turn right at Midstate Trail sign with distances. Be careful as Wapack Trail is also blazed here with yellow triangles. 0.1 mi 20. cross a stream 0.3 mi 21. nice overlook 0.2 mi 22. Pass Wooden shelter 0.1 mi 23. Reach stone Cairn at Summit. Midstate trail makes hairpin Left turn just before summit, so retreat back to trail, head northwest, parrellel to and to the left of new rock rd, with Mt. peak on the right heading downhill gently. 0.6 mi 24. Pass series of Stone Cairns on Nutting Hill 0.2 mi 25. Bear left at fork, (Wapack trail bears right), then turn right onto hiking path. Sign says "NH 0.41 to right and 119 0.79" 0.4 mi 26. reach NH state line marked with granite marker for Midstate Trail. 27. Hike back to P-lot Approximately 8.5 miles total (not including hike back to p-lot) |
Hike #9 June 25 Westminster to Ashbunham Town Common
We will leave trail a little to reach Ashburham Town Common and celebrate their Downtown day with them!
1. At Waterman Bridge Overpass, at Intersection of Wyman Rd. and Village Inn Rd, follow Waterman Bridge over Rt.2 immediately turn Left onto the North Side, on paved rd, through a metal gate 0.2 mi
2. Just before pavement ends, turn left onto footpath with yellow blazes, soon crssing dirt rd, up small hill 0.4 mi
3. Come out of woods and turn Left onto 2 track dirt rd. 0.1 mi
4. Turn Right onto Battles Rd (paved). homes nearby 0.1mi
5. Turn Left onto Merriam Rd (paved) then immediate Right to cross grassy wedge b/w bog and Garden Store. Cross RT 2A bearing right along shoulder, heading Northbound, away from Round Meadow Pond 0.1 mi
6. Turn Left into woods off RT 2A. Follow blazes through many turns ahead. 0.1 mi
7. Fork Right 0.3 mi
8. Cross Howard Rd. 0.1mi
9. cross under power line 0.1 mi
10. Come down short slope, bear Right, cross intersection with another trail 0.1 mi
11. Turn Left at T- Intersection, then Right at Y-intersection 0.1 mi
12. bear Right at T- intersection. 0.1 mi
13. Cross 2 track dirt path 0.2 mi
14. come to stone wall. proceed Left at T-intersection, Turn Right onto Town Farm Rd (paved) 0.1 mi
15. Turn Right onto Syd Smith Rd at corner of Town Farm and North Common Rd.s 0.1 mi
16. Syd Smith rd turns to dirt, then bear Left onto wide, 2 track path, drops into woods 0.2 mi
17. Turn Left onto small dirt path, uphill parrallel to stone wall 0.2 mi
18. Traverse top of Ridge, pass through gap in stone wall 0.2 mi
19. follow blazes as they swing right 0.3 mi
20. Cross over intersections with 4 abandoned dirt rds, then walk along boardwalks through bog 0.1 mi
21. Turn right onto Oakmont Ave, cross under R&R overpass, on other side Turn Left, climbing over dirt pile onto Old Whitman Rd. (paved) 0.2 mi
22. follow past Old Gardner Rd on left then cross Whitman river 0.2 mi
23. Cross another Bridge over river into Whitmanville, Cross Ashburnham Rd, head uphill on Bragg Hill Rd. 0.2 mi
24. At top of Rise, turn right onto dirt rd, pass through clearing, enetr the woods on 2 track path 0.3 mi
25. cross small stream 0.1 mi
26. pass under power line 0.1 mi
27. cross stream, bear Left at Fork, follow blazes 0.2 mi
28. Continue straight, passing fork to the right 0.3 mi
29. Cross stone wall, entering Westminster Conservation land, views of muddy pomd on left 0.4 mi
30. Reach Muddy Pond Shelter 0.2 mi
31. Follow blazes through clearing of timbered trees, cross intersection with blue blazed trail, turn Right onto narrow hiking trail. 0.3 mi
32. Turn Right at t-intersection onto broad trail, then fork Left onto narrow path, trail can be faint. watch for blazes 0.2 mi
33. Cross three stone walls 0.6 mi
34. Cross Intersection with Whitney Hill Rd. (dirt) 0.2 mi
35. Cross Wooden foot bridge over Phillips brook to reach RT 12.
36. Take a Left onto RT 12 heading Northwest, toward Main St Ashburham 1.5 mi
Arrive at Main st. Ashburham
Aproximately 8.2 miles
1. At Waterman Bridge Overpass, at Intersection of Wyman Rd. and Village Inn Rd, follow Waterman Bridge over Rt.2 immediately turn Left onto the North Side, on paved rd, through a metal gate 0.2 mi
2. Just before pavement ends, turn left onto footpath with yellow blazes, soon crssing dirt rd, up small hill 0.4 mi
3. Come out of woods and turn Left onto 2 track dirt rd. 0.1 mi
4. Turn Right onto Battles Rd (paved). homes nearby 0.1mi
5. Turn Left onto Merriam Rd (paved) then immediate Right to cross grassy wedge b/w bog and Garden Store. Cross RT 2A bearing right along shoulder, heading Northbound, away from Round Meadow Pond 0.1 mi
6. Turn Left into woods off RT 2A. Follow blazes through many turns ahead. 0.1 mi
7. Fork Right 0.3 mi
8. Cross Howard Rd. 0.1mi
9. cross under power line 0.1 mi
10. Come down short slope, bear Right, cross intersection with another trail 0.1 mi
11. Turn Left at T- Intersection, then Right at Y-intersection 0.1 mi
12. bear Right at T- intersection. 0.1 mi
13. Cross 2 track dirt path 0.2 mi
14. come to stone wall. proceed Left at T-intersection, Turn Right onto Town Farm Rd (paved) 0.1 mi
15. Turn Right onto Syd Smith Rd at corner of Town Farm and North Common Rd.s 0.1 mi
16. Syd Smith rd turns to dirt, then bear Left onto wide, 2 track path, drops into woods 0.2 mi
17. Turn Left onto small dirt path, uphill parrallel to stone wall 0.2 mi
18. Traverse top of Ridge, pass through gap in stone wall 0.2 mi
19. follow blazes as they swing right 0.3 mi
20. Cross over intersections with 4 abandoned dirt rds, then walk along boardwalks through bog 0.1 mi
21. Turn right onto Oakmont Ave, cross under R&R overpass, on other side Turn Left, climbing over dirt pile onto Old Whitman Rd. (paved) 0.2 mi
22. follow past Old Gardner Rd on left then cross Whitman river 0.2 mi
23. Cross another Bridge over river into Whitmanville, Cross Ashburnham Rd, head uphill on Bragg Hill Rd. 0.2 mi
24. At top of Rise, turn right onto dirt rd, pass through clearing, enetr the woods on 2 track path 0.3 mi
25. cross small stream 0.1 mi
26. pass under power line 0.1 mi
27. cross stream, bear Left at Fork, follow blazes 0.2 mi
28. Continue straight, passing fork to the right 0.3 mi
29. Cross stone wall, entering Westminster Conservation land, views of muddy pomd on left 0.4 mi
30. Reach Muddy Pond Shelter 0.2 mi
31. Follow blazes through clearing of timbered trees, cross intersection with blue blazed trail, turn Right onto narrow hiking trail. 0.3 mi
32. Turn Right at t-intersection onto broad trail, then fork Left onto narrow path, trail can be faint. watch for blazes 0.2 mi
33. Cross three stone walls 0.6 mi
34. Cross Intersection with Whitney Hill Rd. (dirt) 0.2 mi
35. Cross Wooden foot bridge over Phillips brook to reach RT 12.
36. Take a Left onto RT 12 heading Northwest, toward Main St Ashburham 1.5 mi
Arrive at Main st. Ashburham
Aproximately 8.2 miles
Hike #8 June 24 Princeton to Wachusett Village Inn Westminster
This hike goes right up over Mt. Wachusett. On a nice day there can be spectacular views!! Oh and we end at the Wachusett Village Inn
1. Starting in Sanctuary Parking lot turn Left, Heading west on Goodnow Rd.(paved) 0.1 mi
2. Pass through Metal Gate, turn right onto Midstate Trail and follow yellow triangles 0.2 mi
3. Turn Left at T- intersection, follow sign for Chapman trail, toward glacial boulder trail 0.1 mi
4. Come through Stone Wall, cross intersection, following Chapman Trail 0.3 mi
5. Bear right, continue northeast on chapman trail as Western Border Trail enters from left 0.1 mi
6. Cross Thompson Rd. (paved), passing Black pond on other side, and crossing a wooden Footbridge over stream 0.3 mi
7. Pass Sanctuary boundary, at stone wall, marked by post #28 and signs for Midstate and Dickens 0.3 mi
8. Go Through Metal Gate, cross Westminster Rd (paved), picking up Harrington Trail/ Midstate trail on other side, climbing through open clearing 0.1 mi
9.Cross Stone Wall, turn Left at top of clearing, follow broad two track trail. 0.1 mi
10. Follow blazes as trail bears to right 0.1 mi
11. Continue along Harrington trail as Stage Coach Trail leads off to right 0.2 mi
12. Cross wooden foot bridge over W.Wachusett Brook, cross West Rd (dirt) continuing on Harrington 0.2 mi
13. Cross Administration rd (paved), continue on Harrington, crossing two wooden foot bridges, passing jct. with Lower link trail 0.2 mi
14. At top of Steep climb turn Left onto Semuhenna Trail 0.4 mi
15. Cross Summit Rd. (paved), bear left onto Semuhenna/Westside Trail, then immediate Right onto Semuhenna 0.2 mi
16. Cross Summit Rd. again 0.3 mi
17. Merge Left at T-Intersection onto Old Indian Trail. 0.2
18. Cross Balance Rock Rd. (dirt), cross intersection to pick up Balance Rock Trail. Pass Balance Rock and follow blazes veering left downhill 0.4
19. At bottom of hill pass by left turn for Pine Loop Trail, then take Left into Ski area parking Lot 0.2 mi
20. Walk across the lot to 3 Flag Poles near pond at entrance rd. Turn Right onto Mile Hill rd. walk uhill on shoulder following yellow triangles 0.1 mi
21. Turn left onto hiking path marked Midstate Trail just before town line 0.1 mi
22. Cross abandoned two track dirt rd and stone wall. Pass sign about Fitchburg watershed, please stay on trail 0.1 mi
23. Cross Wooden Footbridge over stream, passing several more stream beds flowing downhill on left. 0.1 mi
24. Pass unmarked trail on right, then bear Left follow triangles 0.3 mi
25. Turn Right at Y-intersection 0.1 mi
26. Cross a Stream on Stone Causeway and turn Right at T-intersection. enter small p-lot for Redemtion Rock. Follow Blazes, turn Left before reaching the rock, slight descent, cross over RT 140. 0.1 mi
27. Pass boulder on left and continue uphill, scaling cliff and overlook of Mt. 1.1 mi
28. Pass campfire circles, turn sharp left, climb up steep cliffs, Crow Hill Ledges. turn Right at top of Cliffs to reach overlook or Crow Hill ponds and RT 31. 0.1 mi
29. Take a sharp Left, follow blazes, circling counter-clockwise around Crow Hill. 0.4 mi
30. Descend from Ledges, on stone steps, turn Left at lg boulder at base of hill 0.9 mi
31. Cross stone wall and proceed Left 0.2 mi
32. Cross stone wall and Turn Right 0.1 mi
33. Emerge from woods and turn Right on Stone Hill Rd (paved) 0.1 mi
34. Cross Narrows Rd, walk over wooden auto bridge, trun Left onto Hiking Path on other side, follow parrallel to Narrows Rd. 0.1 mi
35. Folk Left, follow Triangles, stay close to stream 0.3 mi
36. Bear right, leaving stream, climbing switchbacks 0.1
37. Continue on, crossing two wide dirt paths, turn Right onto 3rd Two Track Path 0.1 mi
38. Cross several more dirt roads, emerging into Parking Lot, stay to left, follow edge of lot to other side and turn left into woods. 0.1 mi
39. Emerge from woods, cross Wyman Rd to Vilalge Inn Rd.0.1 mi
Approximately 8.5 Miles
1. Starting in Sanctuary Parking lot turn Left, Heading west on Goodnow Rd.(paved) 0.1 mi
2. Pass through Metal Gate, turn right onto Midstate Trail and follow yellow triangles 0.2 mi
3. Turn Left at T- intersection, follow sign for Chapman trail, toward glacial boulder trail 0.1 mi
4. Come through Stone Wall, cross intersection, following Chapman Trail 0.3 mi
5. Bear right, continue northeast on chapman trail as Western Border Trail enters from left 0.1 mi
6. Cross Thompson Rd. (paved), passing Black pond on other side, and crossing a wooden Footbridge over stream 0.3 mi
7. Pass Sanctuary boundary, at stone wall, marked by post #28 and signs for Midstate and Dickens 0.3 mi
8. Go Through Metal Gate, cross Westminster Rd (paved), picking up Harrington Trail/ Midstate trail on other side, climbing through open clearing 0.1 mi
9.Cross Stone Wall, turn Left at top of clearing, follow broad two track trail. 0.1 mi
10. Follow blazes as trail bears to right 0.1 mi
11. Continue along Harrington trail as Stage Coach Trail leads off to right 0.2 mi
12. Cross wooden foot bridge over W.Wachusett Brook, cross West Rd (dirt) continuing on Harrington 0.2 mi
13. Cross Administration rd (paved), continue on Harrington, crossing two wooden foot bridges, passing jct. with Lower link trail 0.2 mi
14. At top of Steep climb turn Left onto Semuhenna Trail 0.4 mi
15. Cross Summit Rd. (paved), bear left onto Semuhenna/Westside Trail, then immediate Right onto Semuhenna 0.2 mi
16. Cross Summit Rd. again 0.3 mi
17. Merge Left at T-Intersection onto Old Indian Trail. 0.2
18. Cross Balance Rock Rd. (dirt), cross intersection to pick up Balance Rock Trail. Pass Balance Rock and follow blazes veering left downhill 0.4
19. At bottom of hill pass by left turn for Pine Loop Trail, then take Left into Ski area parking Lot 0.2 mi
20. Walk across the lot to 3 Flag Poles near pond at entrance rd. Turn Right onto Mile Hill rd. walk uhill on shoulder following yellow triangles 0.1 mi
21. Turn left onto hiking path marked Midstate Trail just before town line 0.1 mi
22. Cross abandoned two track dirt rd and stone wall. Pass sign about Fitchburg watershed, please stay on trail 0.1 mi
23. Cross Wooden Footbridge over stream, passing several more stream beds flowing downhill on left. 0.1 mi
24. Pass unmarked trail on right, then bear Left follow triangles 0.3 mi
25. Turn Right at Y-intersection 0.1 mi
26. Cross a Stream on Stone Causeway and turn Right at T-intersection. enter small p-lot for Redemtion Rock. Follow Blazes, turn Left before reaching the rock, slight descent, cross over RT 140. 0.1 mi
27. Pass boulder on left and continue uphill, scaling cliff and overlook of Mt. 1.1 mi
28. Pass campfire circles, turn sharp left, climb up steep cliffs, Crow Hill Ledges. turn Right at top of Cliffs to reach overlook or Crow Hill ponds and RT 31. 0.1 mi
29. Take a sharp Left, follow blazes, circling counter-clockwise around Crow Hill. 0.4 mi
30. Descend from Ledges, on stone steps, turn Left at lg boulder at base of hill 0.9 mi
31. Cross stone wall and proceed Left 0.2 mi
32. Cross stone wall and Turn Right 0.1 mi
33. Emerge from woods and turn Right on Stone Hill Rd (paved) 0.1 mi
34. Cross Narrows Rd, walk over wooden auto bridge, trun Left onto Hiking Path on other side, follow parrallel to Narrows Rd. 0.1 mi
35. Folk Left, follow Triangles, stay close to stream 0.3 mi
36. Bear right, leaving stream, climbing switchbacks 0.1
37. Continue on, crossing two wide dirt paths, turn Right onto 3rd Two Track Path 0.1 mi
38. Cross several more dirt roads, emerging into Parking Lot, stay to left, follow edge of lot to other side and turn left into woods. 0.1 mi
39. Emerge from woods, cross Wyman Rd to Vilalge Inn Rd.0.1 mi
Approximately 8.5 Miles
Hike #7: June 23 Barre to Princeton
We will have to hike back towards the Trail for a bit and then Jump on the Midstate Trail bringing us right to the Wachusett Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary.
| 1. | Head southeast on MA-122 S/MA-32 S/Barre Rd/West St toward Hancock Rd | 0.9 mi |
| 2. | Turn right onto Barre Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 3. | Turn left onto South St | 121 ft |
| 4. | Turn right onto MA-62 E/Mechanic St Continue to follow MA-62 E | 2.3 mi |
| 5. | Turn right onto Cummings Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 6. | Turn left to stay on Cummings Rd | 0.5 mi |
| 7. | Turn left onto Granger Rd | 0.3 mi |
| 8. | Turn right toward Coldbrook Rd | 1.5 mi |
| 9. | Turn right onto Coldbrook Rd Destination will be on the right | 0.2 mi |
Approximately 6 miles to this point
1. Cross the Dam passing a 3 story concrete tower, park office, and then a bridge over a
dry, concrete walled canal 0.1 mi
2. Turn right after bridge, leaving pavement and picking up the yellow blazes, walking
2. Turn right after bridge, leaving pavement and picking up the yellow blazes, walking
along chain link fence 0.1 mi
3. Cross a small stream in thick white pine forest 0.1 mi
4. Turn right onto a dirt road, views of ware river and Dam above 0.1 mi
5. Fork Left. Many trails branching off, but stay on Main Road 0.1 mi
6. At T-intersection turn right onto Brigham Rd. (dirt) and cross wooden auto bridge over
3. Cross a small stream in thick white pine forest 0.1 mi
4. Turn right onto a dirt road, views of ware river and Dam above 0.1 mi
5. Fork Left. Many trails branching off, but stay on Main Road 0.1 mi
6. At T-intersection turn right onto Brigham Rd. (dirt) and cross wooden auto bridge over
river. Turn Left passing through yellow gate onto a jeep rd. Follow uphill passing
through a clearing between two parrallel stone walls. 0.4 mi
7. Crest a ridge and continue straight over. On descent veer right onto a narrow woods
7. Crest a ridge and continue straight over. On descent veer right onto a narrow woods
trail, following blazes, then beginning to climb. 0.4 mi
8. At T-intersection turn right between more stone walls 0.1 mi
9. Cross a wide trail, follow blazes, pass through a birch grove 0.2 mi
10. pass rock pile on left. follow blazes carefully. woods get thick. 0.1 mi
11. Cross a stream, pass through hemlock grove, skirting steep hillside on the left. 0.6 mi
12. Cross Interval Rd. (paved) Trail sign is very deceptive. To continue toward NH follow
8. At T-intersection turn right between more stone walls 0.1 mi
9. Cross a wide trail, follow blazes, pass through a birch grove 0.2 mi
10. pass rock pile on left. follow blazes carefully. woods get thick. 0.1 mi
11. Cross a stream, pass through hemlock grove, skirting steep hillside on the left. 0.6 mi
12. Cross Interval Rd. (paved) Trail sign is very deceptive. To continue toward NH follow
the South Arrow. 1.0 mi
13. Cross two more streams and a stone wall 0.3 mi
14. Turn left where the trail meet East branch of the Ware River heading upstream. The
13. Cross two more streams and a stone wall 0.3 mi
14. Turn left where the trail meet East branch of the Ware River heading upstream. The
trail runs parrallel between river and Intervale Rd. 0.1
15. Pass dirt rd. on left (leads back to Intervale Rd.) 0.1 mi
16. Turn Right onto RT 68 at intersection with Intervale Rd, crossing a bridge over the
15. Pass dirt rd. on left (leads back to Intervale Rd.) 0.1 mi
16. Turn Right onto RT 68 at intersection with Intervale Rd, crossing a bridge over the
River. Turn Right after bridge onto Davis st. Head uphill on Davis
(away from RT68) 0.1 mi
17. Turn Right off pavement onto wide woods trail and take a Left at the fork. 0.4 mi
18. Leave the woods and cross RT 56 (paved) onto Bushy Lane 0.1 mi
19. Cross RT 68 continuing on Bushy Lane (now dirt)0.1 mi
20. Cross Paddock Rd. (paved) on diagonal continuing on Bushy Lane. 0.3 mi
21. Continue straight onto wide woods road 0.7 mi
22. Emerge onto Bigelow Rd. (dirt) 0.6 mi
23. Bear Right at T-intersection onto Hubbardston Rd (paved), pass cemetary on the left
17. Turn Right off pavement onto wide woods trail and take a Left at the fork. 0.4 mi
18. Leave the woods and cross RT 56 (paved) onto Bushy Lane 0.1 mi
19. Cross RT 68 continuing on Bushy Lane (now dirt)0.1 mi
20. Cross Paddock Rd. (paved) on diagonal continuing on Bushy Lane. 0.3 mi
21. Continue straight onto wide woods road 0.7 mi
22. Emerge onto Bigelow Rd. (dirt) 0.6 mi
23. Bear Right at T-intersection onto Hubbardston Rd (paved), pass cemetary on the left
0.7 mi
24. Turn Left at T - Intersection onto Ball Hill Rd. (Wheeler Rd. ends) passing under
24. Turn Left at T - Intersection onto Ball Hill Rd. (Wheeler Rd. ends) passing under
P&W railroad bridge 0.3 mi
25. cross a brook 0.1 mi
26. Turn Right onto RT 62, cross the street, immediate Left onto dirt rd. entering
25. cross a brook 0.1 mi
26. Turn Right onto RT 62, cross the street, immediate Left onto dirt rd. entering
Audubon land. Immediate left onto narrow hiking path 0.3 mi
27. Bear Right at fork onto Forest Fern Trail 0.1 mi
28. pass bench on left 0.3 mi
29. pass intersection with Beaver Bend Trail 0.2 mi
30. Turn Right on the two track Beaver Bend trail. Midstate Branches Left here but
27. Bear Right at fork onto Forest Fern Trail 0.1 mi
28. pass bench on left 0.3 mi
29. pass intersection with Beaver Bend Trail 0.2 mi
30. Turn Right on the two track Beaver Bend trail. Midstate Branches Left here but
continue through Metal Gate to Audubon Center 0.2 mi
Approximately 14.3 miles total
Hike #6: June 22 Oakham to Carter & Stevens Farm in Barre
We have two options for this day. We can do a 10.4 mi hike straight to the Farm stand or if the weather is nice and we feel like it we can make it a 11.8 mile walk and incorporate the Ware River Rail Trail. Hmmm. Hard to decide..
Both Routes begin on the Midstate Trail..
1. From Long Pond Lean To Shelter continue north on hiking path 1.0 mi
2. Cross Crawford St. (paved) and enter Rutland State Park 0.6 mi
3. Cross RT. 122 0.6 mi
4. Cross Whitehall Rd. 1.4 mi
5. Pass through a metal gate and under a power line 0.4 mi
6. Follow Pine Rd. on the left to RT 122 about 1.0 mi
7. Turn right onto RT 122 Approximately 5 miles at this point
OPTION 1 - shorter/ faster
Approximately 10.4 miles Total
OPTION 2- Utilizes Ware River Rail Trail
Both Routes begin on the Midstate Trail..
1. From Long Pond Lean To Shelter continue north on hiking path 1.0 mi
2. Cross Crawford St. (paved) and enter Rutland State Park 0.6 mi
3. Cross RT. 122 0.6 mi
4. Cross Whitehall Rd. 1.4 mi
5. Pass through a metal gate and under a power line 0.4 mi
6. Follow Pine Rd. on the left to RT 122 about 1.0 mi
7. Turn right onto RT 122 Approximately 5 miles at this point
OPTION 1 - shorter/ faster
| 8. | Head northwest on MA-122 N/Worcester Rd toward Coldbrook Rd Destination will be on the right | 0.7 mi |
| 9. | Head southwest on MA-122 N/Worcester Rd toward Old Worcester Rd | 13 ft |
| 10. | Turn right onto Old Worcester Rd | 302 ft |
| 11. | Turn left to stay on Old Worcester Rd | 0.6 mi |
| 12. | Turn left onto Old Coldbrook Rd | 2.2 mi |
| 13. | Turn right onto James St | 0.7 mi |
| 14. | Turn left onto Barre Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 15. | Turn left onto MA-122 N/MA-32 N/Barre Rd/Summer St/West St Continue to follow MA-122 N/MA-32 N/Barre Rd/West St Destination will be on the right | 0.9 mi |
Approximately 10.4 miles Total
OPTION 2- Utilizes Ware River Rail Trail
| 13. | Turn right onto MA-122 N/Worcester Rd | 0.7 mi |
| 14. | Turn right onto Old Worcester Rd | 302 ft |
| 15. | Turn left to stay on Old Worcester Rd | 171 ft |
| 16. | Slight right onto Ware River Rail-Trail | 1.7 mi |
| 17. | Turn left onto Covered Bridge Rd | 269 ft |
| 18. | Turn right onto Granger Rd | 0.3 mi |
| 19. | Turn left onto Cummings Rd | 0.5 mi |
| 20. | Turn right to stay on Cummings Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 21. | Turn left onto MA-62 W/Hubbardston Rd Continue to follow MA-62 W | 2.3 mi |
| 22. | Turn left onto South St | 121 ft |
| 23. | Turn right onto Barre Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 24. | Turn left onto MA-122 N/MA-32 N/Barre Rd/Summer St/West St Continue to follow MA-122 N/MA-32 N/Barre Rd/West St Destination will be on the right | 0.9 mi |
Approximately 12 miles Total
Hike #5: June 21 Spencer to Oakham
| 1. | Head south on Pleasant St toward Main St | 210 ft |
| 2. | Turn left onto MA-9 E/Main St | 2.1 mi |
| 3. | Turn left onto Bond St | 410 ft |
4. Look for Midstate Trail Crossover on the Left. Steep Climb 0.7 mi
5. Cross Howard Hurley Rd. 0.5 mi
6. Cross a Dam, then cross Moose Hill Rd. shortly turn onto Donnelly Cross Rd., then
5. Cross Howard Hurley Rd. 0.5 mi
6. Cross a Dam, then cross Moose Hill Rd. shortly turn onto Donnelly Cross Rd., then
immediately trun left onto the footpath, entering Moosehill Wildlife Management
Area. 0.4 mi
7. Cross Over top of Moose Hill 1.2 mi
8. Crossing several Streams, pass just east of Spencer Airport (1,040 ft elevation) 0.6 mi
9. Cross Paxton Rd. (paved) then shortly enter Spencer State Forest and begin climbing
7. Cross Over top of Moose Hill 1.2 mi
8. Crossing several Streams, pass just east of Spencer Airport (1,040 ft elevation) 0.6 mi
9. Cross Paxton Rd. (paved) then shortly enter Spencer State Forest and begin climbing
1.2 mi
10. Cross turkey Hill Brook Rd. on concrete Bridge then climb again 0.5 mi
11. Reach open Shelter at Buck Hill, then walk along Buck Hill Reserve's ecology and
10. Cross turkey Hill Brook Rd. on concrete Bridge then climb again 0.5 mi
11. Reach open Shelter at Buck Hill, then walk along Buck Hill Reserve's ecology and
wildflower trails 0.6 mi
12. Cross Paved McCormack Rd 1.1 mi
13. Turn Left on Thompson Pond Rd. and Cross Rt. 31 in North Spencer. Continue on
12. Cross Paved McCormack Rd 1.1 mi
13. Turn Left on Thompson Pond Rd. and Cross Rt. 31 in North Spencer. Continue on
this street now called Browning Pond Rd. 0.2 mi
14. Turn right onto a hiking path 0.5 mi
15. Turn left onto Browning Pond Lane (gravel) 0.1 mi
16. Turn Right onto Browning Pond Rd. 0.2 mi
17. Turn Right onto a woods Trail, passing along the shore of Browning Pond. 1.2 mi
18. Pass Sampson's Pebble and enter BoyScout Land 1.5 mi
19. Cross a log Bridge, walk under a powerline 0.5 mi
20. Reach Midstate Trail HALF WAY POINT!! sign 0.5 mi
21. Reach East Hill Rd, leaving Boyscout Land 0.5 mi
22. Head North on hiking Trail, cross a dirt Rd. near the Shore of Long Pond 0.1 mi
23. Reach Lean to Shelter 0.5 mi
14. Turn right onto a hiking path 0.5 mi
15. Turn left onto Browning Pond Lane (gravel) 0.1 mi
16. Turn Right onto Browning Pond Rd. 0.2 mi
17. Turn Right onto a woods Trail, passing along the shore of Browning Pond. 1.2 mi
18. Pass Sampson's Pebble and enter BoyScout Land 1.5 mi
19. Cross a log Bridge, walk under a powerline 0.5 mi
20. Reach Midstate Trail HALF WAY POINT!! sign 0.5 mi
21. Reach East Hill Rd, leaving Boyscout Land 0.5 mi
22. Head North on hiking Trail, cross a dirt Rd. near the Shore of Long Pond 0.1 mi
23. Reach Lean to Shelter 0.5 mi
aproximately 15 miles
Hike #4: June 20 Charlton to Spencer
| 1. | Head north on MA-31 N/Main St Continue to follow Main St | 0.5 mi |
| 2. | Slight right onto L Stevens Rd | 0.5 mi |
| 3. | Continue onto Northside Rd | 0.7 mi |
| 4. | Head northeast on Northside Rd | 0.8 mi |
| 5. | Turn left onto Stafford St | 338 ft |
| 6. | Slight right onto Cemetary Rd | 0.3 mi |
| 7. | Head northwest on Cemetary Rd toward Gould Rd | 0.3 mi |
| 8. | Continue straight onto Gould Rd | 0.4 mi |
10. Turn left and begin to follow the Pipeline 0.7 mi
11. Cross Borkum Rd. and climb Long Hill, Entering the Four ChimneysWildlife
Management Area 0.6 mi
12. Cross a pipeline on top of a hill 0.3 mi
13. Pass Through a metal gate and turn left onto Borkum Rd. (gravel), heading
12. Cross a pipeline on top of a hill 0.3 mi
13. Pass Through a metal gate and turn left onto Borkum Rd. (gravel), heading
north, leaving four chimneys 0.5mi
14. Turn Left onto paved Clark Rd. heading west 0.1 mi
15. Turn Right onto East Charlton Rd. (paved) heading North 1.0mi
14. Turn Left onto paved Clark Rd. heading west 0.1 mi
15. Turn Right onto East Charlton Rd. (paved) heading North 1.0mi
| Slight right onto Ash St | 0.7 mi |
| 14. | Head northwest on Ash St toward Ashview Dr | 1.0 mi |
| 15. | Turn left onto Clark St | 0.3 mi |
| 16. | Continue onto Adams St | 0.1 mi |
| 17. | Slight right onto Charlton Rd/Maple St Continue to follow Maple St | 0.2 mi |
| 18. | Turn left onto Main St | 0.1 mi |
| 19. | Turn right onto Pleasant St Destination will be on the left | 210 ft |
Approximately 9.5 Miles
Hike #3: June 19 Oxford to Charlton
| 1. | Head northwest on Stuart St toward Depot Rd | 197 ft |
| 2. | Turn left onto Depot Rd | 0.4 mi |
| 3. | Continue onto MA-12 N/Main St | 0.5 mi |
| 4. | Turn left onto Clara Barton Rd | 0.2 mi |
| 5. | Slight left toward Old Charlton Rd | 1.6 mi |
| 6. | Slight right onto Old Charlton Rd | 0.7 mi |
| 7. | Head northwest on Old Charlton Rd toward Conlin Rd | 1.1 mi |
| 8. | Turn left onto Turner Rd | 0.6 mi |
| 9. | Turn left onto Richardson Corner Rd | 0.6 mi |
| 10. | Continue onto Oxford Rd | 0.7 mi |
| 11. | Continue onto Muggett Hill Rd | 1.5 mi |
| 12. | Turn right onto MA-31 N/Main St | 427 ft |
Approximately 7.8 Miles
Hike #2: June 18 Douglas to Oxford
| 1. | Head northeast on MA-16 E/Main St toward Franklin St | 0.1 mi |
| 2. | Turn left onto West St | 2.2 mi |
| 3. | Continue onto NW Main St | 2.9 mi |
| 4. | Continue onto Douglas Rd | 0.4 mi |
| 5. | Slight left onto Douglas Rd/Douglas Pike Continue to follow Douglas Rd | 0.8 mi |
| 6. | Turn left onto Sutton Ave | 2.1 mi |
| 7. | Slight left to stay on Sutton Ave | 0.8 mi |
| 8. | Turn right onto Main St Destination will be on the left | 0.3 mi |
Approximately 9.5 Miles
Hike#1: June 17 Webster to Douglas
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Intended Routes and Resources...
| This year Raianne Richards, Mark Mandeville, Paul Gandy and Matt Fox intend to hike to the Massachusetts Midstate Trail and perform in the communties along the way. Our scheduled performances and informationa bout the tour can be found at www.masswalkingtour.org In some instances, due to the trail not entering the central parts of these towns, we will have to veer off or follow different paths to get to our scheduled performances. We are utilizing Google Maps, Hiking Massachusetts by Benjamin B. Ames, and A Thru-hiker's Guide to the Massachusetts Midstate Trail by "Nameless Mike" Benedetti. The thru-hikers guide was published through Creative commons Liscensing and is available online at: http://www.ugcs.org/~benedett/hikes/mmt/pdf/ There are also guides available from the Midstate Trail Association at: http://www.midstatetrail.org/Guide%20Form.htm |
Schedule
Day 1
Thursday June 16 -7 PM
Kickoff Concert
Sponsored by
The Janet Malser Trust
at First Chuch of Christ
Main St. Webster
*Please bring donations for the Webster Dudley Foodshare Pantry
*With Pulaski Brass Band
Day 2
Fri June-17 - 6 PM
Front Lawn of the Second Congregational Church
Main St. Douglas, MA
Community Open Mike
*BYO Chair
Day 3
Sat. June-18 - 7 PM
Concert at Oxford Town Bandstand
(Rain Location Oxford Community Center)
Main St. Oxford *BYO Chair
Day 4
Sun June-19 - 7 PM
Charlton Community Center
Dresser Hill Rd. Charlton
http://www.townofcharlton.
*With Lynsey Smith
Day 5
Mon June-20 - 7 PM
Richard Sugden Public Library
8 Pleasant Spencer
http://www.spencerpublicli
* With a art show by students of Spencer High School who will be walking their art to the library
Day 6
Tues June-21 -
walk from Spencer to Oakham
Day 7
Weds June-22 - 7 PM
Carter and Stevens Farm Stand
500 West St in Barre
http://www.carterandsteven
*With Hagab The Grasshoper
Day 8
Thurs June-23 - 7 PM
Wachusett Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Rd. Princeton
http://www.massaudubon.org
*BYO Chair
Day 9
Fri June-24 - 7 PM
Wachusett Village Inn
9 Village Inn Rd. Westminster
http://www.wachusettvillag
*with Rainy Day Activities
Day 10
Sat June-25 - 3-5 PM
Ashburnham Downtown Day
Main St. Ashburnham
Thursday June 16 -7 PM
Kickoff Concert
Sponsored by
The Janet Malser Trust
at First Chuch of Christ
Main St. Webster
*Please bring donations for the Webster Dudley Foodshare Pantry
*With Pulaski Brass Band
Day 2
Fri June-17 - 6 PM
Front Lawn of the Second Congregational Church
Main St. Douglas, MA
Community Open Mike
*BYO Chair
Day 3
Sat. June-18 - 7 PM
Concert at Oxford Town Bandstand
(Rain Location Oxford Community Center)
Main St. Oxford *BYO Chair
Day 4
Sun June-19 - 7 PM
Charlton Community Center
Dresser Hill Rd. Charlton
http://www.townofcharlton.
*With Lynsey Smith
Day 5
Mon June-20 - 7 PM
Richard Sugden Public Library
8 Pleasant Spencer
http://www.spencerpublicli
* With a art show by students of Spencer High School who will be walking their art to the library
Day 6
Tues June-21 -
walk from Spencer to Oakham
Day 7
Weds June-22 - 7 PM
Carter and Stevens Farm Stand
500 West St in Barre
http://www.carterandsteven
*With Hagab The Grasshoper
Day 8
Thurs June-23 - 7 PM
Wachusett Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Rd. Princeton
http://www.massaudubon.org
*BYO Chair
Day 9
Fri June-24 - 7 PM
Wachusett Village Inn
9 Village Inn Rd. Westminster
http://www.wachusettvillag
*with Rainy Day Activities
Day 10
Sat June-25 - 3-5 PM
Ashburnham Downtown Day
Main St. Ashburnham
Monday, June 13, 2011
Recent Press from the Webster Times
Please view our recent press in the Webster Times pg. 21 Cover of Section 2.
http://www.connecticutsquietcorner.com/pdf/WEB.2011.06.10.pdf
http://www.connecticutsquietcorner.com/pdf/WEB.2011.06.10.pdf
Janet Malser Trust Humanities Trust awards support for 2011 Walk
As quoted from the website for the Janet Malser Trust
"Janet was a gifted artist and musician with many wonderful contributions to the community. For more than thirty years, she donated her considerable skill as an organist to the First Congregational Church of Dudley. At age 90, just a week before her death, she played the organ for the church and for the 275th Anniversary Celebration of the town of Dudley.
The Janet Malser Humanities Trust serves as an enduring legacy for the tri-town community and to the talented and caring woman who created it."
This grant will support; the first performance in Webster, MA, allow all of the performances to be offered free to the public, an advertising budget for an ad on WSRS, and the creation and production of our beautiful hand drawn poster by Dan Blakeslee.
We are honored by this support from the trust.
"Janet was a gifted artist and musician with many wonderful contributions to the community. For more than thirty years, she donated her considerable skill as an organist to the First Congregational Church of Dudley. At age 90, just a week before her death, she played the organ for the church and for the 275th Anniversary Celebration of the town of Dudley.
The Janet Malser Humanities Trust serves as an enduring legacy for the tri-town community and to the talented and caring woman who created it."
This grant will support; the first performance in Webster, MA, allow all of the performances to be offered free to the public, an advertising budget for an ad on WSRS, and the creation and production of our beautiful hand drawn poster by Dan Blakeslee.
We are honored by this support from the trust.
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