Mount Watatic Fall Foliage Hike

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Donald Davies, Thomas McParland
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Mount Watatic Fall Foliage Hike Join us for a scenic fall foliage hike to Mount Watatic. This moderately paced hike covers approximately 4.4 miles with 1,090 feet of elevation gain . Our route will take us to the New Hampshire border before looping through Nutting Hill and the Watatic Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary route to the summit of Mount Watatic. At the summit, we'll enjoy a lunch and snack break on the east side, where weather permitting, we'll have views of Mount Monadnock, Wachusett Mountain, and the vibrant fall colors of the surrounding region. After our break, we will descend Mount Watatic and return to our starting point. The p ace will be Moderate, approximately 1.5-2.0 mph, with periodic breaks and a longer stop at the summit for lunch and photos.
Please bring: Plenty of water Lunch and snacks Appropriate hiking footwear Clothing suitable for the weather and trail conditions Come enjoy a beautiful autumn day on one of the region's most scenic foothills while taking in outstanding foliage and summit views.

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