Massachusetts · Cross-country skiing

Wharton Road

0.2 mi
round trip
4 ft
climb
264 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Wharton Road is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Massachusetts, about 1.4 miles from the town of West Groton. The route is an out-and-back that covers roughly 0.4 miles, with the high and low points of the trip sitting at about 264 and 263 feet. The climb is nearly flat, with a total gain and loss of about 4 feet each, so it is an easy outing for skiers looking for a quick stretch on the snow. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fitchburg show January highs around 34°F and lows near 16°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 37°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so these figures are a fair guide to what to expect on the trail. Several other routes lie close by. Town Forest Road is about 0.3 miles away, and Priest Bridge Road is about 0.4 miles away, both also used for cross-country skiing. Dead River Road, a hike, is about 0.4 miles off. For climbing, Kotik Crag is about 2.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Wharton Road

    Best months: April and July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA, 8 mi away at 348 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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