Mt. Wachusett from Admin Road gate via Echo Lake and Jack Frost Trail

We are hiking up Mt Wachusett via the Echo Lake, Jack Frost, Mountain House trails, and returning back down along the admin (dirt) road.

Some long sustained climbing (this is a mountain) but no scrambling up rock. The trail surface is uneven with roots and rocks. We will proceed at our usual slow tortoise pace.

Distance: about 4 miles
Gain: About 700 feet
Tortoise time: About 3 hours
No dogs.

We will meet at the gate near Machias Pool on Westminster Road on the south side of the mountain. (Not at the visitor center on the east side). We will be walking up trails. After hanging out at the summit and enjoying the view, we'll head down back down.
You will need hiking boots or walking shoes with good tread.

Bring water and some snacks or lunch! Insect repellant, sun screen, a hat, and hiking poles if you use them.

Dress in layers.

TRAIL MAP HERE:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation-trail-map/download

Location - 82 Westminster Road, Princeton, MA

NOTE: We are NOT leaving from the main entrance on Mountain Road. Please read the directions carefully! Westminster Road intersects with Mountain Road about 2.5 miles south of the main entrance. If you look at the map, you will see where we are meeting at the Administration Road gate off of Westminster Road. Administration Road is an internal gravel road in the park, and there is no road sign for it. You will see cars parked along Westminster Road.

Remember the rules:

Feel free to bring a friend, but make sure they first join the group and sign up for the event.
Please be on time so that everyone is ready to leave on time
If you sign up for an event but will not be attending, change your response ASAP so that others can attend and we are not waiting for you.
Check Meetup for cancellations and changes in meeting times and locations before each event.
You are all adults and are expected to make decisions about your own safety and physical abilities.
Wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water.
Move to the side for oncoming walkers on narrow trails.
If you decide to return to your car early or leave the group for any other reason, tell someone.
If you are struggling or need assistance, tell someone.
Be friendly. Be social. Have fun.

Safety Disclaimer

In registering for this event, you assume all risks when participating, certify that you are physically fit to participate, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. All participants must use care and good judgment, and must obey all instructions, rules, and regulations of the venue and local authorities.
Safety Disclaimer:
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following:
this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others;
you assume all risk associated with this activity;
you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity;
you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code
the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and
you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons