Across Boylston Street lies the entrance to River Street, closed to cars but open to walkers and cyclists, the gateway to
Wachusett Dam.
DCR maintains a park around much of the millpond in front of the Wachusett Dam. The dam itself is imposing. Red warning signs at intervals throughout the area remind visitors that there's a lot of water on the other side, that could come for a visit on short notice.
The dam is built across a valley. On either wall a steep set of stairs give pedestrians a path between the base of the dam and the surface of the Reservoir, at the cost of some sweat. No dogs allowed, we're talking drinking water here.
For bicycles, a steep gravel road does similar duty. I rode up this, blessing my granny gear and tires.
This winds under the Reservoir path, and climbs to the level of the Reservoir surface. The view rewards the climb.
To be continued...
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