Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is another secret Central Massachusetts Audubon spot – (see Wachusett Meadow). From the road the trail looks pedestrian enough – but once you wind through the woods – past a clear brook lined with thick moss you come upon a giant surreal fern glade. The path continues on to an overlook over Eagle Lake and a very piney Hemlock ridge. The 3 mile path winds through two loops – the highlights are in the Asnebumskit loop – which is all fairytale storybook.

www.massaudubon.org/eaglelake
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