Midstate Trail (Massachusetts)

The Midstate Trail is a scenic footpath which runs 92 miles (148 km) through Worcester County, Massachusetts, from the Rhode Island border to the New Hampshire border, approximately 45 miles (72 km) west of Boston. The trail is considered highly accessible, scenic, and remarkably rural despite its proximity to urban Boston. The trail includes the summits of Mount Wachusett and Mount Watatic, as well as many interesting geologic, historic, and natural features.

This article is about the hiking trail in Massachusettes. For the similarly-named trail in Pennsylvania, see Mid State Trail (Pennsylvania).
Midstate Trail
View from the Midstate Trail on Mount Watatic
Length92 mi (148 km)
LocationWorcester County, Massachusetts
Usehiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, other
Highest pointMount Wachusett, 2,006 ft (611 m)
Lowest pointFrench River, 470 ft (140 m)
Difficultyeasy, with moderately difficult sections
Seasoneasiest spring to fall
Hazardsdeer ticks, mosquitoes, weather, poison ivy, automobiles
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