Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
About Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
A bustling weekend escape for Bostonians, defined by its high-capacity night skiing and reliable mid-week race league culture.
Highlights
- Night skiing sessions
- Boston commuter crowds
- Historic base lodge
- Mid-week race leagues
Key Facts
- Altitude: 314m
- Top lift: 603m
- Ski pistes: 15.1km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 12
- MTB trails: 11.1km
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
- Today: 7 to 14 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3371 m (3260 to 3550 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 23 sept. | 7 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 6 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 9 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 9 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 10 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 11 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | 10 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 12 / 21 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
Things to do in Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Wachusett Mountain Ski Area (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Crow Hill Ledges
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Maple Heights Farm
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Blue Route
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Around Muddy Pond
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Rollstone Hill Rock Walk Trail
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Midstate Trail
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. The trail is considered highly accessible, scenic, and remarkably rural despite its proximity to urban Boston. The trail includes the summits of Mount Wachusett and Mount Watatic, as we
Mountain biking near Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
- White Oak Trail
- Blue Dot Trail (Bob Elms)
- White Dot Trail
- Red Dot Trail
Getting to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), 25 km away, about 40 min by road
Where to stay in Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
7 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 137 EUR per night, median 280 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area page.