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Mass Central Rail Trail – Wachusett Reservoir loop from Hog Hill

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Massachusetts

Worcester County

Mass Central Rail Trail – Wachusett Reservoir loop from Hog Hill

Moderate

5.0

(4894)

14,721

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Mass Central Rail Trail – Wachusett Reservoir loop from Hog Hill

02:17

8.74km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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1.14 km

Mass Central Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail is part of a planned 104 mile path from Boston to Northampton. It is laid over the an old railbed that was destroyed during a hurricane in 1938. …

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2.15 km

Mass Central Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is part of a planned 104 mile path from Boston to Northampton. It is laid over an old rail bed that was destroyed during a hurricane in 1938. …

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3.96 km

Mass Central Rail Trail under the bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This section of the Mass Central Rail Trail passes under the interstate bridge built to cross the Quinapoxet River. There is some greenery surrounding the path, and it looks up towards the bridge way above.

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4.02 km

Mass Central Rail Trail

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The Mass Central Rail Trail totals just over 100 miles on its way from Boston to Northampton. There are sections where the route utilizes roadways and sidewalks to connect segments …

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5.93 km

Wachusett Reservoir

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The second largest water body in Massachusetts, the Wachusett Reservoir is as beautiful as it is huge. It can hold a whopping 65 billion US gallons of water.

The Quinapoxet …

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8.74 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

1.95 km

1.64 km

117 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

1.72 km

1.64 km

151 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Mass Central Rail Trail – Wachusett Reservoir loop from Hog Hill

Mass Central Rail Trail

Mass Central Rail Trail

Mass Central Rail Trail under the bridge

Mass Central Rail Trail

Wachusett Reservoir

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