GMC Worcester – Outings (Copy)

  • Hike at Blueberry Hill Loop (West Boylston) - GWLT

      9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Saturday, January 17 at 9:00 AM. 

    Greater Worcester Land Trust Board led hike at  Blueberry Hill Loop in West Boylston. 

    Rated easy. Parking is located near 355 Goodale Street in West Boylston. Keep your eye out for the property sign at the entrance of the parking lot. For driving directions use Google Maps for Blueberry Hill, GWLT, 355 Goodale Street in West Boylston, MA.  Features: Trail in wooded area with old quarry and healthy wetlands in the NW corner. Microspikes may be helpful in the snow.

  • Poutwater Pond, Hike or Snowshoe (Sterling, MA)

      9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Maypother Baseball Fields, 309 Princeton Rd, Sterling, MA 01564, USA

    Saturday, January 31 at 9:30 AM. 

    Poutwater Pond, Hike or Snowshoe. Explore this designated national landmark: a pristine kettle pond where folks rarely venture in winter. This  3 mile round trip hike will ascend 300 feet in elevation through the north Sterling woods, traverse DCR open fields, and terminate at the pond’s bog walk. Snowshoes are available for loan. Nordic skiers are welcome. 

    Bring snacks and water. Dogs are not allowed on DCR property. Contact Mike Peckar at fog@fognet.com or call  508-835-2959 to register. Park at Maypother Baseball Fields, 309 Princeton Road, Sterling, MA (corner of Holden Road and Route 62).