Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Massachusetts, Central,
MA
Let's explore a section of the Midstate Trail. The Midstate trail runs through Massachusetts from the Rhode Island border at Douglas State Park to the New Hampshire border ending (or beginning, depending on where you start) near Mount Watatic in Ashburnham State Forest. This is a great hike if you are interested in completing the Midstate Trail. We will maintain a moderate pace (1.5 - 2 miles per hour), with occasional stops. For this hike, we will hike southbound on a point-to-point route taking us from Spencer, MA to Oxford, MA. The hike will involve a car spot (about a 20-minute drive) and about 10 miles of trails, with elevation gain about 1300', on paved roads and hiking trails. Points of interest are a wildlife management area, a cow tunnel under Route 20 and a footbridge over the French River. The cow tunnel funnels water from a stream so we will be walking in about 1.5 inches of water for about 80 feet. The hike, along with car spotting, will take approximately 6-7 hours to complete. Information on start time and location and what to bring will be sent to approved participants.
Free
