The Mount Watatic Trail Is Best Sunrise Spot In Massachusetts

While all of Massachusetts is filled with beautiful nature spots, trails, and even mountains to summit, this one particular mount is one of the best places to catch an incredible Bay State sunrise. Mount Watatic is a small mountain, only 1,832-feet, but it offers some of the best views of the skyline. The simple Mount Watatic Trail will lead you up to the perfect vantage point for viewing the sun rise on the horizon, so you can relax and take in all of the beauty of our state. Don’t think that you need to take a strenuous hike to get the best views, because Mount Watatic Trail is as easy as can be. Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to see the best sunrises in Ashburnham.

You might think that you can only experience incredible views upon a strenuous hike, but this trail up Mount Watatic is only 2.2-miles long.

This simple out and back hike won't take too much out of you, but once you reach the end, you'll be at the best vantage point in Massachusetts.

Mount Watatic is a small mountain at only 1,832-feet tall. The proper term for this is actually a *monadnock*, which is a small isolated rock.

Despite being steep, this trail won't take too much out of you.

Once you reach the top, you'll find the best viewing spot for sunrises.

You can see the Boston skyline, New Hampshire, and so much more.

There are plenty of incredible hikes in Massachusetts, but the Mount Watatic Trail is the best spot in Ashburnham to watch the sunrise.

Have you ever taken the Mount Watatic Trail to the top to watch the sunrise? What was it like? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

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