Did you know that Wachusett Mountain is home to the only old-growth forest east of the Berkshires? On this walk you will see ancient trees, many over 300 years old and some nearly 400 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. This program involves a walk of about 3 miles, some of it on steep […]

Wachusett Mountain, located in central Massachusetts, is known as the highest point in the Commonwealth east of the Berkshires, and is a popular destination for hiking on 17 miles of trails. A little-known “secret” is that the Mountain is home to “old-growth forest,” trees that have never been cut and are living out their natural […]