Wachusett Greenways

Wachusett Greenways Wachusett Greenways’ mission is connecting the Mass Central Rail Trail through Wachusett/Ware communities. Connections!

Wachusett Greenways helps connect people to the outdoors and to each other by building and helping to maintain trails, including the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT), and by leading free trail and other events year round. Members, volunteers, the Wachusett communities and the Commonwealth, in particular the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), are vital partners.

Join us June 3rd @ 5:30PM for our annual gathering. The location will be Trout Brook Reservation, 320 Manning St, Holden...
05/19/2026

Join us June 3rd @ 5:30PM for our annual gathering. The location will be Trout Brook Reservation, 320 Manning St, Holden MA.

Bring your picnic!

Season’s Greetings from your friends at Wachusett Greenways!Our latest news is at…
12/16/2025

Season’s Greetings from your friends at Wachusett Greenways!

Our latest news is at…

Email from Wachusett Greenways December 2025 Season's Greetings! “Spectacular” and “Jewel” These are the two words we heard this week to describe the Wachusett Greenways team stewarding the Mass Ce

If you are planning on joining the DCR for a 2026 first day hike please check for potential cancellations or modificatio...
12/14/2025

If you are planning on joining the DCR for a 2026 first day hike please check for potential cancellations or modifications due to icy conditions. You can find the latest information at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-first-day-hikes

Specifically in Central Mass

- Canceled - Guided hike from the Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center has been canceled
- Canceled - West Boylston Wachusett Reservoir hike has been cancelled
- Still planned but spikes, hiking poles and traction devices are recommended
--- Willard Brook State Forest – Ashby/Townsend
--- Douglas State Forest – Douglas
--- Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park – Uxbridge

Start 2026 off with a DCR First Day Hike!

DCR's list of 2026 Massachusetts First Day Hikes :https://www.wachusettgreenways.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026-First-Day-Hikes.pdf

DCR First Day Hikes in Central Mass
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-first-day-hikes

For information about all DCR seasonal programs and events
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-state-parks-programs-and-events -program-highlights

Thank you all for coming out to our Mass Central Rail Dedication on September 29th!The Mass Central Rail Trail would not...
10/08/2025

Thank you all for coming out to our Mass Central Rail Dedication on September 29th!

The Mass Central Rail Trail would not exist without the tremendous support we recieve from

- our eight Wachusett/Ware towns (Barre, Holden, Oakham, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, West Boylston)
- the Department of Conservation and Recreation DWSP
- the MCRT Alliance
- MassTrails
- the trail construction contractors
- regional foundations and our donors
- neighbors
- our volunteers

Your support energizes and drives us to realize the vision of the MCRT.

A recording of the event can be found at holdentv.com, see "New MCRT Dedication (Holden)"

For photos & videos from the event check out https://photos.app.goo.gl/5jhpBa5XMRLj3DiLA

For any question please [email protected], [email protected] or by phone 508-479-2123.

Address

PO Box 121
Holden, MA
01520

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