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Wachusett Mountain via Harrington Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back
Massachusetts

Wachusett Mountain via Harrington Trail

Princeton, Massachusetts

3.0 mi

Distance

863 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 25m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wachusett Mountain via Harrington Trail is a 3-mile out-and-back trail located near Princeton, Massachusetts. It features a dirt surface and takes hikers through a scenic climb with an elevation gain of 863 feet. Starting at an elevation of 392 meters, the trail ascends to a maximum height of 607 meters, offering sweeping views of the surrounding region. This trail is classified as moderate, making it suitable for hikers with some experience in navigating elevation. While traversing this trail, visitors can enjoy the natural beauty typical of New England's temperate forests.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:392 ft
Max:607 ft
263 ft
263 ft
392 ft464 ft535 ft607 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.5 mi2.2 mi3.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingscenic views

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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