This 92mile hiking trail extends from rhode island crossing the gentle hills of central massachusetts to the new hampshire border. Friends of the midstate trail a place where friends of the midstate trail can. For the state college region, the hike was held on saturday, november 14th. Finding a trail that is perfect for you and your family is easy and fun in this massachusetts trail guidebook. The midstate trail is a scenic footpath which runs 92 miles 148 km through worcester county, massachusetts, from the rhode island border to the new. The mid state trail was the first major hiking trail in america to be laid out and measured with the metric system. The data were created for the purpose of regional planning and mapping by the massachusetts department of environmental management dem, now the department of conservation and recreation dcr and was modified for the dem by the university of massachusetts in 1997. With more than 91 trails covering 453 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you. Take a walk on the mid state trail in rothrock state forest, pa. Currently, nearly 40 miles from boston to northampton.
The end result is that mass audubon owns the southern 25 acres of the property referred to as sibley farm meadow, where parking and an orientation area. Feel free to contact us and recommend a book for this section. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Ma midstate trail i have hiked the mass midstate trail. The trail is considered highly accessible, scenic, and remarkably rural despite its proximity to urban boston. Watatic however, this trail fell into disuse over the years. Chief editor tom thwaites is founder and builder of the mid state trail, and author of the three pennsylvania books in the fifty hikes in series.
Traveling from the south, hikers pass through the everett region, state college region, woolrich region, and tioga region. The mid state trail, designated the trail of 2019 by the pa department of. For those interested in hiking the midstate trail, the committee publishes a guidebook available on the midstate trail website. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. All other trails and roads shown on the map are open to hiking. The mid state trail guide, published by the mid state trail association, is an excellent source for the trailheads along the trail. This 92 mile hiking trail extends from rhode island crossing the. In an open area at the intersection of northside road and stafford road, theres a plaque for the person who first demonstrated anesthesia in the modern age, along with various other historic markers. An endurance challenge that traverses the commonwealth of massachusetts following the midstate trail during the peak of autumn. It continues along the boundary of the hook natural area, through r. Watatic to the rhode island border in douglas state park. The trail s main route, marked by rectangular, orange blazes, also features several long side trails. The midstate trail came together in its present form around the late 1970s. The massachusetts central railroad was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938, but the 104mile corridor is being reborn as a cross state rail trail.
Temporary map t18 07032019 cultural and geological highlights along mid state trail route in tioga state forest. The midstate trail hiking trail, ashburnham, massachusetts. The mid state trail is a 327mile state forest hiking trail that travels for 45 miles through bald. East hill road, rutland to route 9, spencer lots of doubling back. This is stage 5 of a section hike of the midstate trail. Shop online now for your very own massachusetts midstate trail guidebook. The mid state trail mst is an excellent trail for backpackers seeking some challenge and ultimate wilderness seclusion. The mid state trail association was formed in 1982 to guide the mid state trail s continued growth and protect its. Massachusetts trails massachusetts trail maps traillink. The mid state trail system mst is a long distance hiking trail, the longest and wildest footpath in pennsylvania. The pennsylvania mid state trail is longest and wildest footpath in the state. As a thruhiker, ive been interested in backpacking the longdistance trails in my home state of massachusetts, and i figured that a week would be.
Using the cutoff and part of the midstate trail, it is only 1. On southwest main street in douglas, ma, almost at the connecticut border, there is a gated road leading southeast and marked 19. The mid state trail extends from the maryland border to the new york border, bisecting the middle of pennsylvania. We currently dont have any books listed for mid state trail pennsylvania. Massachusetts midstate trail guidebook eastern mountain. Nine miles of this newest stretch of the mid state trail was scouted by jeff mitchell, author of two hiking books, hiking the endless mountains. Landowners should realize the value the trail brings to the area and work to keep it off the roadways. A long distance hiking trail running ns across the state of massachusetts. Box 12, newburyport, ma 01950 terms under which this service is provided to you. Spectacular vistas from mountain tops, and remoteness of wild forests and streams. I sent for 2 midstate trail guide books and patches a month ago but h. Jul 20, 2019 massachusetts parking and ma ri terminus access trail. The hike took place near the spot where the tom first cleared trail for the mst, on little flat south of state college.
Access points occur regularly, but not often enough to disrupt your hiking experience. The long distance trails line data layer represents trails that are longer than 25 miles. Section 9 detweiler junction wstanding stone trail to us 322. For many years, msta has published clear, accurate, waterproof blackandwhite maps. The mid state trail passes through the property on its way from rhode island to new hampshire, and woods roads and trails offer great opportunities for hiking, nature study, and other pursuits. Massachusetts parking and ma ri terminus access trail. Midstate massive ultra trail new england race events. The international trail running association itra and the race organization of ultra trail mont blanc utmb has awarded our 100m race course 5 qualifying points and our 50m race course 3 qualifying points that can be. East hill road, rutland to route 9, spencer is a 12 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near rutland, massachusetts that features a lake and is rated as moderate.
Mid state trail pennsylvania, 5 km, 319 miles, about 30 days. Through out 2015, memorial hikes were held for tom on various sections of the mst. This compact book details distances, parking, water, camping and points of. Hiking books mid state trail pennsylvania trail journals. The mid state trail extends from the maryland border to the new york border, bisecting the. The newest section of this 265 mile trail was recently added over the past two years, which extended the trail from blackwell, pa to its current terminus along route pa287. This trifold brochure is intended to be used with the midstate trail committees midstate trail guide. Eastern mountain sports brings you the best selection of name brands for the. A shortcut or a supposed loop hike could become quite an adventure. The mid state trail is a 327mile state forest hiking trail that travels for 45 miles through bald eagle state forest. Mst maps and guide sets are sold at outing supply or book stores, by mail from the mid state trail association, and online on this web site. Explore the best rated trails in massachusetts, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the cape cod rail trail and nashua river rail trail. Friends of pennsylvanias longest and wildest footpath across the seven mountains and pa wilds. Registration for the 2019 midstate ultra trail will open on april 1, 2019 and close on october 7, 2019 or until weve sold out.
Freeman was a massachusetts state representative from 1969 to 1986. This 92 mile hiking trail extends from rhode island crossing the gentle hills of central massachusetts and eventually connecting to the wapack trail in new hampshire. The article, complete with sidebar information, follows the. The article, complete with sidebar information, follows the journal. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. Each year, continuing development along the trail s corridor pushes the midstate trail onto paved roadways. Sections where trail crosses through 4h camp has recently been clear cut and trail is hard to follow. Southern sections of the mst can be very rocky or can follow rarely mowed closed roads. Although it is close to populated areas, it manages to wind through scenic and wild segments of the state, climbing gentle hills and mountains and encountering lakes, ponds, streams. Over 500 km long, mst stretches from the masondixon line near flintstone, md, through the center of pa to end at the ny state line just north of cowanesque lake. It should give you some idea of the logistics of thruhiking the trail. A thruhikers guide to the massachusetts midstate trail. We hiked our second section of the massachusetts midstate trail on march 21, 2021. The midstate trail committee, under the auspices of the worcester chapter of the appalachian mountain club, oversees the administration and maintenance of the trail.
The trail follows the ridgetop northeast from route 322, through poe paddy state park, across penns creek, and into hairy johns state forest picnic area. Nov 14, 2015 tom thawaites, the father of the mid state trail, passed away in december of 2014. This area encompases all sections of the mid state trail. The first bit of the hike from the northside school to stafford road is through a nice historic district. Midstate trail is a scenic footpath extending 92 miles across central massachusetts, from the new hampshire border on mt. You will find up to the minute updates for each section of the mst. I would opt for the pull offparking option for the trunkline trail at the corner of southwest main st and gore rd in douglas, ma near the connecticut border.
As a long distance backpacking trail, the mst is highlighted with a green ribbon on purple lizard maps, so it should be easy to find. Midstate trail oakmont to 2astate rd is a 3933 m less popular blue singletrack trail located near westminster massachusetts. Featuring exact trail descriptions and community highlights, grab your gear and go enjoy the beautiful outdoors that massachusetts has to offer. The midstate trail is a 92mile hiking trail traversing massachusetts from rhode island to new hampshire. The mid state trail mst is a 518 km 323 mile long main trail network with many side trails located in the ridgeandvalley appalachians and allegheny plateau of central pennsylvania. The midstate trail is a scenic footpath which runs 92 miles 148 km through worcester county, massachusetts, from the rhode island border to the new hampshire border, approximately 45 miles 72 km west of boston. Some of the trail that travels through private property would be harder to traverse in the summer as brush would be a problem. Currently, the midstate trail is on approximately 60 miles of protected land, 15 miles on private land and 17 miles on roadway. This 95 mile hiking trail extends from rhode island crossing the gentle hills of central massachusetts and eventually connecting to the wapack trail in new. The midstate trail fine hiking in central massachusetts. The midstate trail is a scenic footpath located in worcester county, 45 miles west of boston.
Other sources of maps are openstreetmap or a purple lizard map. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, horses, and backpacking and is best used from april until october. This compact book is your essential companion to hiking pennsylvanias longest and wildest footpath, with information about distances in both. Rarely are these better maintained or marked than the mst itself. Marked with yellow triangles, the trail enters spencer from oakham above the western shore of browning pond, just past a wellknown landmark known as sampsons pebble. Massachusetts midstate trail guidebook eastern mountain sports. Official mid state trail maps are vital to help point the way along our often surprisingly remote footpath. Hike down this road as it turns into a trail, ignoring side paths and roads.
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