Crystal Lake & North Central Pathway
2.3 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 47 min
Crystal Lake & North Central Pathway is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near Gardner, MA. The route reaches Crystal Lake at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 1/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Crystal Lake & North Central Pathway
2.3 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 47 min
Elevation 1,116–1,167 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: North Central Pathway · 42.59591, -71.98710
Weather Aug 4: Heavy rain, high 75°F / low 64° · precip 94% · wind 7 mph · sunrise 5:44 AM · sunset 8:06 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Mount Wachusett Community College - Main Entrance stop 493 m from the trailhead
- Start on North Central Pathway, heading S.
- 1.2 miReach Crystal Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 7:30 PM for the 8:06 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: Mount Wachusett Community College - Main Entrance stop 493 m from the trailhead
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