GMC Worcester – Outings (Copy)

  • Hike LOCATION CHANGED - to MCRT in Holden (was Blueberry Hill)


    Mass Central Rail Trail River St. Parking, 124 River St, Holden, MA 01520, USA

    ALERT!  The hike location has changed for Saturday, February 14 at 9:30 AM.  

    Our hike on Saturday, February 14 has been changed to the Mass Central Rail Trail, starting at the River Street Parking lot in Holden. 
     
    We will meet at 9:30 am at the River Street parking lot, located at 124 River Street in Holden. This will be an in and out hike of 3-4 miles over fairly level terrain. Micro spikes are recommended for the hike, which may be slippery at times. Dogs are not allowed on the Holden section of the trail. Please contact Margos Stone at mstone12242@gmail.com or 508-826-6842 for more information or to register for the hike.

    Note: the hike was changed from the Blueberry Hill Loop in West Boylston due to parking concerns with the deep snow.

    We hope that you can join us for the hike.

    Green Mountain Club
    Worcester Section

  • Hike or Snowshoe on Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) in Holden

      9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Massachusetts 31 & Mill Street, MA-31 & Mill St, Holden, MA 01522, USA

    Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM. Hike or snow shoe on the Mass Central Rail Trail. We will meet at 9:30 AM in the parking lot located at the corner of Mill Street and Route 31 in Holden, which is about 2.5 miles from Holden center.  From the parking lot on Route 31 we will hike east and back (approximately 4 miles) on the Mass Central Rail Trail. 

    This is a moderate hike due to hilly sections, but the trail has been redone and is easy to walk on. Snow shoes, micro spikes, or crampons will be helpful for the hike. Please register for the hike with Margos Stone at mstone12242@gmail.com, or call or text  him at  508-826-6842. Directions:  from Holden Center take Route 31 north for 2.5 miles to the parking lot on the corner of Mill Street and 31 North.