Timeline
06:00
Start your hike early to beat the heat and the crowds. Climb the half-hour trail to the top of Carpenter Rock for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and lakes.
07:30
Stop by Sturbridge Pottery to see stoneware works by local mastercraftsmen Gary and Anne Malone. It is a calm place to rest your feet and appreciate local art.
09:00
Finish your loop back at Wells State Park. Use the remaining time to enjoy the interpretive programs or simply relax near the trails if you did not complete the full climb earlier.
Local tip
Check the route for Sturbridge Pottery as directions are not provided in the park guide. The pottery is open from April to December, 9AM to 5PM.
Check before you go
- Wells State Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Plan your arrival so you have enough daylight for the climb.
- Sturbridge Pottery is only open April through December. If you are visiting outside these months, skip the pottery stop.
- The pottery opens at 9AM. Arriving at the park at 9AM allows you to hike first and visit the shop right when it opens.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sturbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).