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Mt. Watatic, Nutting Hill
Ashby, MA, Ashburnham, MA
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the access road
Route: Access road, Wapack Trail
Headed south to get out of the subpar forecast. Other than an occasional sprinkle, the weather held up with a few glimpses of sunshine and blue sky.
Ascended via the old access road to Mt. Watatic ski area, then followed the gravel/crushed rock access road from the base area to the summit. Mostly dry with reasonable grades and good footing. Summit was surprisingly quiet.
From the summit, I headed north on the Wapack Trail to Nutting Hill, the last peak on the trail before crossing into New Hampshire. Directional views from the ledgy summit area. Other than a few minor wet spots, the trail was in good shape.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Watatic |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Nutting Hill |
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Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, May 4, 2014 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,220' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Watatic |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,220' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,832' |
| Vertical Gain: |
652' |
| Destination: |
Nutting Hill |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:13 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,832' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,625' |
| Vertical Gain: |
150' |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:38 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
902' |
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The start of the old ski area access road off Bennett Road
Looking at Wachusett from the southeast ledges of Mt. Watatic
The Wapack Trail between the peaks
Looking over the shoulder of Mt. Watatic at Wachusett from Nutting Hill
Directions to trailhead: From Route 109 West near Watatic Pond in Ashby, take a right onto Pillsbury Road, then take a left onto Bennett Road. The gated Watatic ski area access road will eventually be on the left, prior to the height of land. There is limited room to park adjacent to the gate.
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