Wachusett Mountain via Balance Rock, Old Indian, and Semuhenna Trail Loop is a 3.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Westminster, Massachusetts that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November.
NOTE: For the winter 2020 season, hikers are not able to park at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area parking lot due to an increased skier demand. All vehicles using the lot will need to have a valid lift ticket or ski pass. Please park down the street at the Bolton Road Parking Lot.
December 24, 2020Started at Bolton Pond Trail. (Parked on the side of the road with out 5 other cars). You could still see leaves on the ground and everything was pretty wet. At Balanced Rock went clockwise up Old Indian Trail to the summit. Crossed 3 ski slopes so be careful and yield to the skiers. Went up to the tower which overlooks all of Massachusetts. The view was pretty good considering it was a little overcast.. Went down Harrington which was extremely slushy and slippery. Glad I had my poles. Once we got to Semuhenna it wasn't as bad. Alltrails said it was 4.5 miles. Spikes came in handy.
December 20, 2020Great snowy hike. Definitely recommend microspikes, saw some folks snowshoeing but not required with the depth of snow Sunday AM. Note on direction: Recommend go clockwise/stick to the right trail as the left one goes on the actual ski runs and you'll find yourself running across trying to avoid skiers.
November 29, 2020November 28, 2020Muddy with running water in most parts of Mountain House. Trekking poles and good boots for sure helped here today. Lots of people out.
November 27, 2020Loved it..., muddy in parts easiest trail at wachusett I’ve found!
November 21, 2020November 20, 2020Awesome morning for a walk. Went early only saw 2 others on the trails!
November 10, 2020November 8, 2020Good hike. Took a right at one point at ended up on different more difficult trail that took longer. Very steep parts but a great workout.
November 7, 2020November 5, 2020October 25, 2020too crowded
October 25, 2020Nice trek for a cool clear day
October 24, 2020October 24, 2020October 22, 2020Beautiful loop trail. Mild grades
October 18, 2020October 18, 2020Trail was well marked. Muddy and lots of leaves because it’s the fall and that’s only natural. Great easy to moderate trails. Lot of people on weekend but that is to be expected. Plan accordingly.
October 18, 2020Way too many slow people
October 15, 2020October 14, 2020October 11, 2020A bit crowded but really nice. Views OK
October 11, 2020Beautiful day but v crowded. Best part was Josti’s Vista. Nice quiet spot before you reach the top.
October 11, 2020Pretty cool. Favorite part was Josti’s Vista right of the trail before the top of the mountain. Awesome view and we were the only ones there
October 11, 2020October 4, 2020October 3, 2020October 3, 2020October 1, 2020
