What we’re about
This is a hiking group for people who, like me, take life at a slow and steady pace. I love the outdoors, travel and hiking. Like the tortoise, I keep a steady pace and always get there in the end. Hikes will be mostly medium-length ( 2 - 6 miles) with elevation gains of under 1500 feet and a pace of book time +50%. Older people who have slowed down, younger folks who are just starting out, people who are overweight and want to get moving, people who are recovering from an injury, people who occasionally like to stop and take pictures or smell the roses...anyone who wants to take things at a slower pace. Hikes and other events take place all year round and in various locations!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Walk at Sibley Farms and Burncoat Pond in Spencer, MAMass Audubon Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Spencer, MA
Let’s take advantage of the warm weather. Sibley Farms and Burncoat Pond are two adjacent properties run by the Greater Worcester Wildlife Trust and the Audubon Society. We may spot deer, foxes, raccoons, beavers, otters, coyotes, fishers, muskrats, and bears along with a wide variety of birds, from the Wood Duck and Great Blue Heron to small sparrows and warblers. Weather says sunny and high 60s. Please dress in layers. Sturdy boots or shoes. Bring water and a snack.
Meet at the main entrance to Sibley Farm on Greenville Street. There are several interesting routes we can take. We will hike for about two hours.
Trail map and more info HERE
Maybe grab lunch at a diner after our walk!
- Hike the trails at beautiful Wachusett Meadow113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA
Explore 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. There are benches along many of the trails and several scenic overlooks offering expansive views.
There are several routes we can take. We'll hike for about two hours. You can read about the trails and download a trail map HERE
Meet at the Visitors Center at 113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA
Please dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Hat and bug spray highly recommended! Bring water and a snack. I always use hiking poles.
Online maps and GPS units may not give accurate directions. Please use directions below.
Driving Directions
From Rt-2: Take exit 95 (formerly exit 28) towards 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 9 (formerly exit 5) towards 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."
Print Directions
Latitude/Longitude:
42.455615, -71.905105