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TRAILSFEST: LGBTQIA2S+ AFFINITY GROUP HIKE: MOUNT WACHUSETT SUMMIT

Date and Time

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Location

Princeton, MA,
Massachusetts, Central,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Join us for an early morning summit hike as a part of TrailsFest 2024. We are looking forward to welcoming members of LGBTQIA2S+ community for an energizing hike and an optional get-together at a local bakery before the TrailsFest festivities start at the ski area. Distance: Approximately 4.0 miles Elevation gain: about 1000 feet Pace: Approximately 1.5/2.0 miles per hour Difficulty: Moderate After this trip, please join us for TrailsFest 2024, taking place June 1, 2024 at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area! TrailsFest, which has been held annually since 2018, coincides with National Trails Day and is co-hosted by a group of organizations including the Appalachian Mountain Club, Greater Worcester Land Trust, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, North County Land Trust, MA Department of Conservation & Recreation, and Mid State Trail Committee. At this event, we celebrate trails in all their forms: hiking trails, bike paths, waterways, climbing routes, etc. 8 AM - 12 PM: Over 30 activities that take place in and around Wachusett Mountain, including yoga, cycling, hiking, trail maintenance, naturalist walks, birding, climbing, mountain biking, landscape painting, interpretative journeys, etc. All activities are planned to start and end at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. 12 PM - 4 PM: A celebration of trails which includes a partners tent (with over 40 local outdoor groups tabling), musical acts, workshops, family activities, and several food trucks! Bring yourself, your friends and family, and spread the word! More information can be found here: https://www.midstatetrail.org/trailsfest/

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

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Echo Lake Trail

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Worcester (Mass.)

Status

Open

Difficulty

Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




Seda is an avid rock & ice climber & hiker who loves to share her enthusiasm for the outdoors with others. She is a hiking leader in training with the Worcester Chapter and WFA & CPR certified.

Leader




Wendy is a 4 season outdoor enthusiast who loves to share her passion for the outdoors with others. She currently serves as the Worcester Chapter Vice Chair.

Leader




Hike leader with the Worcester Chapter.