Best hikes in Wachusett Meadows

Ambleway maps 10 hikes in Wachusett Meadows, from a 1.9-mile walk to a 7.8-mile day out. All of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Siplas Pool–Wildlife Pond, 6 sights. The biggest climb is Harrington Viewpoint–Harrington/Mid State Viewpoint, 10 sights, gaining 1,196 ft, and the network tops out at 2,003 ft.