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Wachusett Mountain Summit Loop
Popular summit route with broad central Massachusetts views.
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Leominster State Forest Crow Hill Trail
Central MA trail to rocky ledges and hilltop viewpoints.
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Steady climb to open summit ledges on the MA/NH line.
About This Trail
Circle the 2,006-foot summit of Mount Wachusett, the highest point east of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts, on this 6.2-mile loop past Balance Rock and Bolton Pond. Summit views extend to Mount Monadnock, Mount Greylock, and the Boston skyline on clear days.
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Nearby Trails
Leominster State Forest Crow Hill Trail
Central MA trail to rocky ledges and hilltop viewpoints.
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Mount Watatic Trail MA
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