Nature and Hiking

Some local places for day hikes or for making those observations for advancement or merit badges:

• Broadmeadow Brook - This park features hiking trails and a visitor center (about 20 minutes from Immaculate Conception Church).
• Purgatory Chasm - Located in Sutton, MA (about 20 minutes from Worcester, MA, within the Mohegan Council). Dramatic scenery, hiking, and other recreational activities.
• Tower Hill Botanical Garden - Located in Boylston, MA (about 20 minutes from Immaculate Conception Church).
• Wachusett Reservoir - This park is just north of Worcester. Start at the Old Church for short hikes with younger kids or further north for longer hikes.

Page updated 7/30/08.