Trails: 92-mile linear hiking trail extends northward from Rhode Island across the hills of central Massachusetts to the Wapack Trail in New Hampshire. It crosses several state parks along its route. The trail is maintained and managed by the Midstate Trail Committee under the guidance of the Worcester chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club. An end-to-end hike takes place over 19 Saturdays with a patch awarded to those who complete the entire length. Access fee:Parking fee for state parks Nearest town: Douglas, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Rutland, Princeton, Westminster, Ashburnham, MA Trail map: Midstate Trail Guide can be purchased through the MTM web site. A low resolution map is available on the trail's website Web site:Midstate Trail of Massachusetts | Leominster State Forest | Mt Wachusett State Forest | Rutland State Park | Douglas State Forest Points of interest:Mount Watatic is the only major undeveloped mountain east of the Connectict River and is a major raptor migratory route in the fall Other activities: Mountain biking, bird watching Lodging: Camping: Campgrounds in state parks Weather forecast:Worcester Tourism info:Central Massachusetts Visitors Bureau Getting to the trail: The trail can be accessed at many points along its length. Map of local region:Douglas | Charlton | Ashburnham
Trail Name: Midstate Trail I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: Sept, 103 Trails that I hiked: The whole Midstate trail, twice. Favorite trails: The sections in Douglas State Park, Barre Dam area, and Crow Hills. But almost all the trail is good. Best time to go: Any time except winter Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The variety of the scenery and the continuity of the trail. What I disliked: Nothing in particular. Additional comments: Needs some maintenance and better marking in the Spencer area. Otherwise good throughout. Submitted by: Joe Gobbini from: Hudson, MA Date submitted: March 14, 2005
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