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EASTERN MASS, SITE 13: Douglas State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 13 Map: Douglas SF

Suggested Route Distance: 10 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Typical woodland trail at Douglas State Forest
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Midstate Trail at Douglas State Forest
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Cedar Swamp Loop boardwalk trail at Douglas State Forest
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Aldrich Pond at Douglas State Forest
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Eagle Bridge Trail at Douglas State Forest
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Schmidt Trail at Douglas State Forest
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“Pain in the Pullman” singletrack trail at Douglas State Forest

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 12: Buffumville Lake

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 12 Map: Buffumville

Suggested Route Distance: 7 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Trail markings along the open dam section at Buffumville Lake
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Bridge along the Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake
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Buffumville Lake Trail

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 11: Wells State Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 11 Map: Wells SP

Suggested Route Distance: 6.5 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
View from Carpenter’s Rocks at Wells State Park
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Lower Carpenter’s Rocks Trail at Wells State Park
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Walker Pond at Wells State Park
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Lower part of Mountain Road Trail along Walker Pond at Wells State Park
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Vista along North Trail at Wells State Park
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Middle part of Mountain Road Trail at Wells State Park
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Mill Pond Trail at Wells State Park

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 10: Leadmine Mountain

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 10 Map: Leadmine Mtn.

Suggested Route Distance: 5.2 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Wide pondside trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area in Sturbridge
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Pogus Village Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Stafford Tpke Trail across open meadow at Heins Farm Conservation Area in Sturbridge
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Cow Stile Trail in winter at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Knife Edge Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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wide carriage trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Mt. Laurel Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 9: Mt. Pisgah

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 9 Map: Pisgah

Suggested Route Distance: 5.6 Miles

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Scenic ledge near the southern end of Mt. Pisgah
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Mentzler Trail at Mt. Pisgah
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Fern-lined trail on the west side of Mt. Pisgah
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Unnamed trail along the edge of a ravine on the north side of Mt. Pisgah
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Summit Trail at Mt. Pisgah
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Boardwalks over a seepy section of the Berlin Road Trail
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Ledgy section of the South Gorge Trail on Mt. Pisgah
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Trail signs at Mt. Pisgah
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Typical trail surface at Mt. Pisgah
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Stone wall at Mt. Pisgah
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Trail at Mt. Pisgah

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 8: Trout Brook

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 8 Map: Trout Brook

Suggested Route Distance: 6 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Woodland trail at Trout Brook
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Dinosaur Rock along the White Oak Trail at Trout Brook
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Bridge over Trout Brook
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Christmas Tree Trail at Trout Brook
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Young successional woods along the Christmas Tree Trail at Trout Brook
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Main entrance gate at Trout Brook
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White Trail at Trout Brook

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 7: Mt. Wachusett

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 7 Map: Wachusett

Suggested Route Distance: 4 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Running across the summit of Mt. Wachusett
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The Midstate Trail at Mt. Wachusett
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Ledges along Old Indian Trail at Mt. Wachusett
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Autumn at Echo Lake
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West Side Trail, Mt. Wachusett
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The tower on top of Mt. Wachusett
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Balance Rock at Mt. Wachusett
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Echo Lake Trail, Mt. Wachusett

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 6: Leominster State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 6 Map: Leominster SF

Suggested Route Distance: 11 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Paradise Pond from Crow Hills at Leominster State Forest
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Boardwalk Trail at Leominster State Forest
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Snowshoe racing along Black Bear Run at Leominster State Forest
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Excellent new trail signage at Leominster State Forest
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Wolf Den Hill from below
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Trail along a rocky ridge on the south side of Wolf Den Hill
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Paradise Alley doubletrack trail at Leominster State Forest
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Rocky Pond in Leominster State Forest

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 5: Groton Town Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 5 Map: Groton Town Forest

Suggested Route Distance: 9 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Groton Town Forest trail race loop
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Groton Town Forest trail
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest
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Trail at Groton Town Forest

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EASTERN MASS, SITE 4: Willard Brook State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 4 Map: Willard Brook

Suggested Route Distance: 6.6 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Trilogy Trail extension at Willard Brook State Forest
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Friends Trail at Willard Brook State Forest
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Bare ledge singletrack along the Trilogy Trail
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Trail around Pearl Hill Pond
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Stony section of the Friends Trail
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Trilogy East trail at Willard Brook State Forest
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Trail bridge over Pearl Hill Brook

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All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.