Recommended Places to Visit: Hubbardston

Recreation

Beaches
Asnacomet Pond Beach
~96 Worcester Road

Waterfalls
Mason Brook Falls
42 Healdville Road

Water Bodies

Brigham Pond
Brigham Street and Evergreen Road

Mare Meadow Reservoir
165 New Westminster Road

Cunningham Pond
79 Old Westminster Road

Lovewell Pond
44 Streeter Road

Waite Pond
70 High Bridge Road

Bents Pond
216 Gardner Street

Williamsville Pond
Thompson Road and Burnshirt Road

Wax Factory Pond
187 Williamsville Road

Moosehorn Pond
88 Old Princeton Road

Hiking

Recommended:
Marcan Pond
37 Brigham Street

Tried:
Mount Jefferson Conservation Area
Mount Jefferson Road near Malone Road


Architecture

Monuments

Town Common
Main Street and Brigham Street

Giant Cockerel outside Country Trail Antiques
45 Gardner Road

Pig Tank
53 Williamsville Road 

Places of Worship
First Parish Unitarian Church
2 Main Street

Day Spring Church
1 Gardner Road

Schools
Hubbardston Center School
8 Elm Street

Public Facilities
Public Library
7 Main Street

Restaurants

Tried:
Dessert
Calico and Creme
53 Williamsville Road
Recommended Dishes:
Watermelon Cooler
Grasshopper Ice Cream
Elephatn's Delight Ice Cream

May 29th 2018: Looking for Ponds in Hubbardston and Barre

I headed to Hubbardston this morning, passing through Holden

Residences at Holden Hills,
1818 Main Street

to go for a hike to find Marcan Pond, where the path I took from between 2 houses at 37 Brigham Street is shown below in pink.

The path itself was somewhat overgrown, and the bugs did not make it any better. I found the pond somehow, which was pretty alright I guess.

My next hike was to go find Old Reservoir in Barre, where the path I took is shown below in pink.

Much nicer hike than in Hubbardston, with nice views of the reservoir as well, even though it was a little foggy.

Nearby was the Barre Town Reservoir, which was a shorter hike.

Pretty open, but smaller than Old Reservoir.

With that, I called it a day, going to get some breakfast from J and J Family Restaurant, a decent small town place in town.

Being in a little bit of a hurry, I decided to just get the Egg and Cheese and Bacon Sandwich,

which was pretty good, but nothing special.

October 25th 2017: Hiking in Erving

I passed through Hubbardston today,

Moosehorn Pond

on the way to the Erving State Forest. I have been here once before, but the last time I was here, a hiker I happened to bump into mentioned that there was the remains of a fire tower on the Bear Loop, so I had to go check it out for myself, and today was my chance. The path I took here is shown in pink.

There wasn't anything much to see though, although the brooks were somewhat overflowing from the rain.

From here, I went to looking for the Briggs Brook Falls, which is on the Metacomet Monadnock Trail, the trailhead being at the junction of Briggs Road and Cross Street (upper half of map below).

A short walk from here to a bridge, and there the falls were, behind some huge rocks,

and I could get closer due to a small path nearby.

From here, I headed nearby to the Farley Ledges, where the path I took is shown in the lower half of the map above. The ledges themselves were pretty impressive,

but the hiking was pretty treacherous. Thankfully, I was rewarded in the end at the top of the ledges with this awesome view.

After finally making my way back to the car, I checked out a few more places in town,

Erving Fire Station #2, 18 Moore Street

Erving Public Library

even venturing into the town of Montague for the first time,

Covenant Church

before finally calling it a day and heading home. A pretty fruitful day for hiking.

April 17th 2017: Getting Lost in Warwick

I started out this Patriot's Day in the town of Hubbardston, Checking out the Mason Brook Falls at 42 Healdville Road, which was going strong today.

Next, it was on to the town of Petersham

Brooks Woodland Preserve

for a hike at the North Common Meadow, where the path I took is shown below in pink.

Nothing much here though,

And the pond was overflowing its banks this time of year.

From here, passing through Orange,

540 South Main Street

it was on to the town of Warwick,

Wheeler Pond, 997 Orange Road

To look for the Hockanum Hill Overlook Trail on Hockanum Road. I had some trouble finding the trailhead,  so I asked a local resident for some help,  and he was able to point me in the right direction. The problem was, there are apparently many trails in this area,  and I failed to heed his words that there would be a sign at the right place,  choosing to head into the first trail I saw, walking down the wrong way,  going on and on without finding the supposed view until I reached the road way on the other side,  only to realize I had not been on the right trail. I walked the road all the way back to my car.  On further searching,  I finally found the right place with the sign and a small parking area. The actual trail itself was short and steep heading uphill, to a view that was just alright,  being mostly covered by the treetops.

From here, I went to check out Gales Pond at the southern end of Gale Road,

Then went on to my next hike to find the Kidder Falls. Once again, with few clues about where the trailhead is, I went down the Metacomet Monadnock Trail from Old Winchester Road, only to realize I was only moving further away from where the falls were supposed to be. Apparently they have rerouted the   trail. Retracing my steps, I checked my notes carefully, and finally found the right Road to go down, a dirt Road closer to the junction with Robbins Road and Old Winchester Road, where I could immediately hear the sound of the falls roaring on Kidder Brook. In my hurry to get to the falls, I took the trails that seemed to Lead me closer to the falls,  but close to the end,  I found I had to bushwhack a little too get to the falls. It was worth the effort though.

I then went further down the old Metacomet Monadnock Trail,  not being able to find the supposed viewpoint North of the falls. At this point I decided to call it a day for hiking,  embarking on the long drive home,  stopping by Captain Bob's Drive-In, a Hot Dog place in Princeton which is apparently also the home of the owner, where I got a Hot Dog.

Nothing special though.

I then headed back into Worcester to get some takeout from Choose and Mix, which we were just at last week.

This time, I got the Galbi (Korean barbecue ribs) and Sweet Chicken Wings.

The ribs were really delicious,  although the wings were soggy after the trip home.

Oh well, after getting lost twice in Warwick today, that's Nothing.

August 5th 2014: More Hiking in Northwestern Central Massachusetts

After work today, I passed by Calico and Creme in Hubbardston

on the way to Templeton to try to find Cook Pond within the Templeton State Forest, starting my hike on the Cook Pond Trail. The path I took here is shown below in black.

Unfortunately, when I got to the end of the trail, there were no views to be had as there was absolutely no path to the pond. I headed all the way back to my car, and tried to head to the Baldwin Hill Conservation Area in Phillipston to try to go for a hike there, but by then, it was already too dark to do so. What a waste of a day.

I ended up heading all the way back to Worcester to get a Meat Combo Pizza from Jimmy's Pizza, Subs and More.

Okay overall.