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Twelve miles of trails at Wachusett Meadow traverse vast meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. Brown Hill Summit, South Wachusett Brook, and Glacial Boulder are highlights among many other features. Wildlife is abundant in all seasons, and visitors may take advantage of opportunities to snowshoe, cross-country ski, and canoe in addition to hiking.

Address:
113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541
978-464-2712
wachusett@massaudubon.org

This sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Nature Center, Restrooms.

Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Nature Center: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trails: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Parking
Restrooms
Universally Accessible Rest Rooms
Nature Center
Education Programs
Camp Programs
Picnic Area
Gifts and Snacks for Sale
Butterfly or Other Specialized Garden
Information Kiosk
Trail Map
Boardwalk or Wildlife Blinds
Snowshoeing
Cross-country Skiing
Bird Checklist
Nature Play Area/ Discovery Trail
Passport to Nature Stamp
Paddling
Self-guided Activities (e.g. Quests)

For Your Safety
  • Do not feed any animals
  • Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
  • Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
  • Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission
Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife
  • Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
  • Picnic only in designated areas
  • Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
  • Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
Mass Audubon Members enjoy FREE admission.
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Also free for Princeton residents.
$4 for nonmember adults;
$3 for nonmember children (2-12) and seniors

Directions:
From Rt 2: Take exit 28 (Rt 31, Fitchburg/Princeton). Follow Rt 31 south for 3.9 miles to a blinking red light. Turn left at the light and follow Rt 31 and Rt 140 south for 1.8 miles to a blinking yellow light. Turn right and follow Rt 31 south for 2.8 miles to a steep hill and a blinking yellow light (center of Princeton). At the light, follow signs for Rt 62 west by crossing the intersection and bearing right (follow the road as it curves right on the far side of the common after the light). Follow Rt 62 west for 0.6 miles, and you will see the sanctuary sign on the right at Goodnow Road. Turn right on Goodnow Road, and the parking lot is 1 mile ahead on the left.

From Rt I-190: Take exit 5 (Rt 140, Sterling/W. Boylston). Follow Rt 140 north for 2.4 miles to the intersection of Rt 62 (blinking yellow light). Take a left onto Rt 62 west and follow it for 4.2 miles to a stop sign. Turn left on Rt 31 and go up the hill to a flashing yellow light (center of Princeton). Follow directions above from the "center of Princeton."

Acres:
1011

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