Another Wachusett Hike!

Rachel was a trouper - we went up the classic long route from the south, past Jack Frost, looped around south of the summit.  Weather was flawless, a little warm.  On the way down, we took the main trail down to the park HQ and picked up the Bicentennial Trail back to our trailhead.  Warning - Bicentennial, although "flat", is a bouldering trail, and not easy for small children!

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