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Midstate Trail: Route 12 Ashburnham to Redemption Rock, Princeton, MA

Date and Time

Saturday, December 21, 2024, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Massachusetts, Central,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Registration is closed

Overview

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 near Mount Watatic in Ashburnham State Forest. This is a great hike if you are interested in completing the Midstate Trail or if you just want to get outdoors. We will maintain a moderate pace (1.5 - 2 miles per hour), with occasional stops. The proposed route for this hike is the following. We will hike southbound on a point-to-point route taking us through the town of Ashburnham, Westminster and Princeton, MA. The hike will involve a car spot (about a 15 to 20-minute drive) and about 12-13 miles of trails, elevation gain about 1200', with hiking trails through forest and meadows and paved roads. Points of interest are Graffiti Bridge, Crow Hill and Redemption Rock. The hike, along with car spotting, will take approximately 7-8 hours to complete. Information on start time and location and what to bring will be sent to approved participants. Leaders reserve the right to adjust the mileage based on conditions. Steady rain will cancel.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

Click map for driving directions
Forest path in December

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Southeastern Massachusetts

Status

Open

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader





Kate is a 3-season hike leader. She enjoys exploring new trails locally and in the mountains of New England.

Leader



Kathleen is an AMC SEM level one hike leader. She is a year-round hiker and she enjoys leading local day hikes.

Leader



(best time to call: Before 9 PM)

Barry is a four-season hike leader, bike leader, and paddling leader who is Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified. He is a long-standing AMC Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter (SEM) member and has served several years on the SEM Chapter Board including the position of Past Chapter Chair.