Information on Wachusett Mountain:
Located in the heart of New England, Wachusett offers real mountain skiing just minutes away from Boston, Rhode Island and Connecticut. From the 2,006-foot summit on a clear day, you will see six states and Boston from a far. With a 1,000-foot vertical drop and 8 lifts servicing 22 trails, Wachusett Mountain will please beginners and experts alike. Snowboarders are welcome on all trails and a half-pipe. Wachusett Mountain is ideal for a weekend ski trip, or a week long vacation. Choose from ski-in/ski-out or nearby lodging. You'll also find a variety of delicious New England cuisine. Be sure to visit the Wachusett Village Restaurant for breakfast, lunches, apre ski or dinner! In addition, the resort boasts three distinct food service areas, a Mountainside Sports Shop, a superb PSIA Ski and Snowboard School featuring a highly-rated Polar Kids Children's Programs, and a rental shop with all the latest equipment, including alpine and snowboards. With hundred percent snowmaking coverage, well-manicured slopes and night lighting provide an opportunity to enjoy the entire mountain both day and night.
Wachusett Mountain Lift closing and opening times:
Weekdays: 9am - 10pm Weekends: 8am - 10pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Rope Tow;2 Triple Chair;2 HiSpeed Quad;3 Magic Carpet
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 22
Elevation at base 990 feet and elevation at summit is 2006 feet.
Skiing Options at Wachusett Mountain:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Wachusett Mountain:
From Boston Take Route 2 West to exit 25
Alternate route to Wachusett Mountain:
From Hartford, Ct. (1 1/2 hours) Take Rt. 84 East to the Mass Pike East to Exit 10 Auburn to Rt. 290 East to Rt. 190 North to Exit 5 Rt. 140 North nine miles to the access road on the left.
From Nashua, N.H. (1 1/2 hours) Take Rt. 130 West to Rt. 13 South to Rt. 2A West to Rt. 140 South or Rt. 3 South to Rt. 495 South to Rt. 2 West Exit 25 Rt. 140 South to access road on the right.
From Providence (1 1/4 hours) Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 290 East to Rt. 190 North. Take Exit 5 Rt. 140 North nine miles to the access road on the left.
From Worcester (20 minutes) Take Rt. 290 East to exit 19 (which is 190 North). Take Exit 5 off 190 North, which will put you onto 140 North. Follow 140 North for nine miles to the access road on the left.
Contact Information:
978 464-2300
978 464-5462
http://www.Wachusett.com
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