- Wednesday October 22nd at 10AM: Senior hike to Henry’s Grove in Hubbardston. This 2-mile hike off Lombard Road goes down to a nice viewing spot off the East Branch of the Ware River.
- Saturday October 25th at 9AM: Holbrook Forest to the Worcester Cascades park. A 6 mile look in Holden and North Worcester through pleasant trails, past Cooks Pond and to the Cascades.
- Wednesday November 5th at 10AM: Poutwater Pond from Esty Road. A 2 mile short, slow, and smooth hike into the large bog pond over the line in Holden. Easy!
- Saturday November 8th at 9AM: Red Fox to Oakdale via the Mass Central Rail Trail. This is a one way (we will spot cars) 7 mile downhill hike through the Red Fox Trails to Trout Brook Conservation Area and then through to the Mass Central Rail Trail and out to Oakdale/West Boylston. There is an option to stop after 4 miles on Manning Street. Easy-Moderate.
- Wednesday November 19th at 10AM: Senior Hike in Hubbardston at the Mount Jefferson Conservation Area. We will hike the ‘Behind the Chimney Trail’ on a 3-mile loop off Mount Jefferson Road. Easy-Moderate.
- Saturday November 22nd at 9AM: Leominster State Forest ‘Potato Chip’ loop. We will start at the south end of Paradise Pond and hike to Hobbs Road and to the Potato Chip Trail, then in through the Wolf Den before looping back to the Rocky Pond Trail head. 4-Miles, Moderate.
Register Ahead of Time
To register for one of these hikes, email TrailAroundPrincetonMA@GMail.com.
About Our Hiking Program
All are Welcome
- We hike at the rate of the slowest participant
- Often the hikers split into smaller groups and then wait at intersections for people to catch up
- We welcome hikers from all towns, though our ‘marketing focus’ is the town of Princeton
We Hike Year-Round
- In the winter we may require certain footwear, such as microspikes (often!), snowshoes, or cross country skis
- Some of our winter hikes are likely to change just before the date to take advantage of snow conditions
Dogs
- Please contact us if you are considering bringing your dog along
- Dogs are allowed for hikes where the landowner allows them
- Some areas, such as Audubon Sanctuaries and DCR Wetland properties, do not allow dogs
- In general we ask that dogs are restrained by a short leash; however, this requirement is relaxed if dog behavior permits!
Difficulty Ratings
- Difficult: The most difficult hike is the climb of Mt. Wachusett from the North. This hike involves about 1000 feet of elevation gain, with rocky trails and five miles or more of distance.
- Moderate: Moderate generally means the elevation gain is roughly half the elevation of Mt. Wachusett (300-500 feet), with perhaps less distance or easier footpaths.
- Easy: Generally under three miles and under 300 feet of elevation gain, with pretty smooth pathways.
Connect With Us
- To join the Hikes mailing list and get early information about each hike, email TrailAroundPrincetonMA@GMail.com
- Call Rick at 978-660-8664
- Follow Facebook “Trail Around Princeton” site
- Submit new hike ideas and corrections at our email address above