Wachusett Reservoir encompasses 4,135 acres and is Massachusetts' second largest
body of water. Together with the Quabbin Reservoir, it is the source of drinking water for most of
the greater Boston area.
Blue skies and warm 60 degree fall temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for
our hike. After several weekends of cloudy and damp conditions,
the bright sunshine was a welcome turn of events.
Despite the gorgeous weather, there were only two of us on today's hike - Paula & Greg.
We entered at the reservoir at gate 28 along Rte. 110, and quickly disoriented ourselves
in a labyrinth of winding fire roads which all tended to look pretty much the same.
Following a compass heading to the east, we re-emerged at the reservoir's shore and got our bearings straight again.
A tiny island, viewed for the shoreline just above the Sholan Point peninsula.
The strong sun really accentuated the fall foliage, as seen here from across a lily pond near the end of our hike.