Spot Wildflowers, Birds, And More Along This Picture-Perfect Nature Trail In Massachusetts
By Melissa Mahoney|Published April 25, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and I love photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world! Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream.
Do you love exploring our natural world? Luckily, Massachusetts is an excellent state with so much natural beauty to see and experience. From beaches to mountains, we have a wide array of ecosystems and wildlife to see. If you head to Mount Watatic near Ashburnham, Massachusetts, not only will you see some of the best views in the state but also wildflowers and plenty of wildlife. This nature trail in Massachusetts is a wonderful day trip destination!
Mount Watatic is a popular place to hike. Not only will you get panoramic views of Boston, Mount Wachusett, and Mount Monadnock, but you'll get to see plenty of birds and other wildlife along the way.
To get to the summit and see all the wonderful nature along the way, you'll take the Wapak Trail. This easy, 2.1-mile out-and-back trail has an elevation gain of 613 feet.
Be sure to bring a good pair of hiking boots, water, and snacks with you. The trail can be slippery, so take your time. You'll want to anyways in order to stop and see all the lovely flowers along the way.
Have you ever been to Mount Watatic and hiked along its nature trail in Stoneham, Massachusetts? What is your favorite hiking trail to see wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife? Tell us in the comments. To learn more about the Mount Watatic Reservation, visit the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust website.
