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Wachusett Meadows Wildlife SanctuaryA 1,200 acre wildlife sanctuary at the base of Mt. Wachusett. 11 miles of trails traverse the sanctuary, some with moderate hiking over the hills. The sanctuary has a 200 acre beaver pond, small ponds, pastures and meadows, many stone walls, glacial erratics, and woodlands. A large and diverse wildlife sanctuary.
Very close to the Susan B. Mills Wildlife Sanctuary and Mt. Wachusett.
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FeaturesWildlife, 200 acre beaver pond, small ponds, pastures and meadows, many stone walls, glacial erratics, and woodlands
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Homepage
Wachusett Meadows - Mass Audubon's homepage for the wildlife sanctuary
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Location Map
Trail Map - PDF of the trails at Wachusett Meadows
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DirectionsFrom 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."
Street Map
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Hours & Admission
Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Nature Center: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trails: Open Tuesday through Sunday, and Monday holidays, dawn to dusk.
Admission: $4 for nonmember adults; 3 for nonmember children (3-12) and seniors
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Notes & Comments
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