Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures.

Explore 12 miles of trails at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. The paths traverse many interesting landscape features like Brown Hill Summit, Glacial Boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds.

The sanctuary’s trails connect to Wachusett Mountain and the Midstate Trail systems, offering many options for short or extended hikes. There are benches along many of the trails and several scenic overlooks offering expansive views.

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of hikes at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.