January-April 2023 (and beyond) AMC and other Local Walks/Hikes
updated Wednesday, May 10, 2023 1:23 AM

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Sun, Jan 1, 2023. Goldsmith Woodlands, Andover.
12:15pm-2:15pm. Happy new year hike! Plan on walking/hiking somewhere between 3 & 5 miles at a moderate pace. Pack/wear: layers as it may be chilly and wet/muddy. Bring water, a snack, hiking poles & binoculars if you use them. The marshes adjacent to the pond are home to cattails, pitcher plants, sundew, snapping turtles and Great Blue Herons. The uplands provide habitat for resident deer, fisher, fox and wild turkey while owls patrol the margins. Park at 491 South Main Street, Andover. Overflow parking: next to the trailhead lot, at the Primrose School - 503 S Main St. Andover. L Robin Doyle

Wed, Jan 4, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Wed, Jan 4, 2023. North Acton Conservation Land Mid-Week. - registration required
9:00am. Ring in the New Year and join us as we explore three separate, but adjacent conservation lands in the town of Acton, MA. This will be a moderate-moderate/fast walk of 5-6 miles with minimal elevation gain (<500 ft). The terrain is mixed and typical of a walk through the woods: roots, rocks, and some soft forest floor. Plan to be out for 2.5-3 hours. Bring layers appropriate for the weather that morning and a bottle of water. You will need some combination of hiking boots, sneakers, snowshoes, and microspikes, depending on the snow and/or ice conditions! Both the meeting location and footwear/traction requirements will be emailed to registered participants 2-3 days prior to the walk. The leader’s 4.5 year old golden retriever dog will be joining us on-leash for the walk. L Amy Kelliher

Sat, Jan 7, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Jan 7, 2023. Haggetts Pond, Andover.
10:15am-12:15pm. Haggetts Pond is the local reservoir in Andover. Built on part of the former line of the historic Lowell and Lawrence Railroad, the trail offers a great, quiet place to go for a run or walk through the lovely wooded landscape. We'll plan to walk between 3 & 5 miles at a moderate pace. L Robin Doyle

Sun, Jan 8, 2023. Let's Explore Callahan State Park in Winter. - registration required
8:30am-11:00am. Join us as we explore Callahan State Park in Winter (Framingham/Marlborough). This will be a moderately graded 5 mile loop hike on woodland trails and open meadows. We expect to be hiking for 2 to 2.5 hours. Snowshoes and/or traction devices e.g. micro spikes may be required depending on the trail conditions. Heavy rain cancels. More detailed information on the hike route and meeting location will be provided once participants are confirmed on the hike. L Judith Watson

Sun, Jan 8, 2023. Winter Blue Hills Hike Beginner Dog Friendly. - registration required
10:00am-1:15pm. Join us for a beautiful hike at the Blue Hills Reservation. Be prepared to hike for about 3 to 3.5 hours. Bring a backpack with water, snacks, lunch, and masks (for carpool and emergency). L Chao Xie

Wed, Jan 11, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Sat, Jan 14, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Jan 14, 2023. Morning Walk in Noanet Woods. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. Join us as we explore one of the Trustees of the Reservations most popular properties in Dover, MA. This moderately paced, 5.5 mile loop hike will follow mostly flat trails, with some exposed roots and includes a short uphill section to take in the views from Noanet Peak (361ft). We expect to be hiking for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Heavy rain/snow cancels. Winter boots and traction (snowshoes or micro-spikes) my be required, depending on weather and trail conditions. More detailed information on the hike route and meeting location, will be provided once participants are confirmed on the hike. L Judith Watson

Sat, Jan 14, 2023. Explore Boxford State Forest & Bald Hill Reservation.
10:15am-12:30pm. We will meet at 10:15am at the Crooked Pond Trailhead parking area and kiosk (Near 196 Middleton Rd, Boxford). Plan to hike between 3 & 5 miles along a section of the Bay Circuit Trail and others, sometimes hilly, woodland trails that meander through this extensive conservation area. We will enjoy great views of Crooked Pond along a re-routing of the Bay Circuit Trail over Eleanor Hill. Directions to Crooked Pond Trailhead/Middleton Road Boxford MA: From 95, take Exit 72 west on Endicott St. In 0.1 miles turn right onto Middleton Rd and 1.5 miles to the Crocked Pond Trailhead parking area and kiosk that will be on your left side (Near 196 Middleton Rd). As the parking area is limited, make use of the several pull-offs along the road for additional parking. L Robin Doyle

Wed, Jan 18, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Fri, Jan 20, 2023. Friday Winter Walk - Boston Harbor Walk from Downtown to Charlestown. - registration required, postponed from Jan 13 to Jan 20, cancelled
11:00am-1:30pm. Join us for our first Friday excursion of the Winter, exploring the Harbor Walk from Downtown Boston to Charlestown. This will be a 2-2.5 hour “out and back” walk on paved walkways, at a moderate pace. This trip can be joined using the MBTA Red Line “T” service. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Further details will be provided to those participants confirmed on the walk. L Judith Watson

Sat, Jan 21, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Jan 21, 2023. Pawtuckaway State Park: North and South Mtns, Merrimack Valley, NH. - registration required
8:45am. Join us on this loop hike over two mountains, along a pond, to a boulder field, and through the woods of Pawtuckaway State Park in Deerfield, NH. This will be a moderate to moderate/fast hike of 6-6.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1300 feet. Plan to be out for 3-3.5 hours. We’ll hope for snow for snowshoeing but no promises! Wear and bring layers appropriate for the weather that morning, water, and a light snack to eat along the way. You will need some combination of hiking boots, trail runners, snowshoes, and microspikes, depending on the snow and/or ice conditions. A parking fee of $5 per adult may be required. Both the meeting location and footwear/traction requirements will be emailed to registered participants 2-3 days prior to the hike. Please email the leader if you have questions. The leader’s red setter pup will be joining us for the hike. Ls Marie Sorensen, Amy Kelliher

Sat, Jan 21, 2023. Let's Hike Wunnegen Conservation Area & Boxford State Forest. - registration required
11:00am-2:45pm. The hike will begin at the Wunnegen Conservation Area at the Crooked Pond Trailhead located near 43 Crooked Pond Road (Boxford MA) at 11:00am. We'll hike about 6 to 7 miles along a section of the Bay Circuit Trail and other connecting trails that meander through this extensive conservation area, exploring its interesting ecology, wildlife and visit a past settlement, including, the graveyard of former inhabitants that lived here during the 1700s and 1800s. The family patriarch fought in the Revolutionary War. Our hike will take us through Wunnegen Conservation Area, Boxford State Forest and a portion of Bald Hill Conservation Area. L Richard Lombard

Sat, Jan 21, 2023. Northern Lynn Woods, Lynn.
9:30am-1:00pm. Challenging 6-mi. hike through rugged terrain with plenty of dramatic views, including Mt. Hermon, Mt. Spickett, Bow Ridge, Weetamoo Cliff, and ledges overlooking the “other” Walden Pond. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footwear, hiking poles, and traction devices if icy. (Note: If conditions warrant, we will change the hike route to an easier one but still with the scenic views.) From Rte. 95/128 in Lynnfield take new exit 63/old exit 44B (Rt. 1/129) to rotary, then Rte. 129 SE toward Lynn 2 mi., R onto Great Woods Rd. to end by playground/ballfield. No dogs; rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz

Sun, Jan 22, 2023. Let's Explore 'The Quarries' in the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Hike the Quincy Quarries... We will “Trail Trace” (hike every inch of every trail) in the quarries area. Some of these trails are a bit difficult to find... so if you are trying to Trail Trace the Blue Hills, here’s your opportunity to complete the quarries portion. Hike will probably run 3.5 to 4 hours (depending on group speed), and will be 5 miles with about 600' of elevation. Note that some of this is over granite blocks with ‘interesting’ footing, it will be slippery if wet. There is also one steep boulder climb that we will do. Ls Joanne Newton, Barbara Lightizer

Wed, Jan 25, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Wed, Jan 25, 2023. Winter Trail Trace - The Blue Hills - an obvious duplicate. - registration required
9:00am-1:00pm. This hike will be about 8.5 miles with almost 1800' of elevation gain. All hikers should bring a backpack with sufficient water, lunch, extra layers and a personal first aid kit. Thunderstorms or extreme winds will delay, cancel, or shorten trips. We won’t cancel because of rain. Active snowstorms may impact us, not because of the snow while hiking, but because of travel and parking. Ls Judith Watson, Joanne Newton

Thurs, Jan 26, 2023. Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Mid-Week. - registration required [postponed]
9:00am. This walk will take us over the river, through the woods, and by many ponds within Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, MA. This will be a moderate-moderate/fast walk of approximately 4.5 miles with minimal elevation gain (<500 ft). The terrain is mixed: roots, rocks, and some soft forest floor. Plan to be out for 2-2.5 hours. Bring layers appropriate for the weather that morning, water, and a light snack. You will need some combination of hiking boots, sneakers, snowshoes, and microspikes, depending on the snow and/or ice conditions (hoping for snow!). Both the meeting location and footwear/traction requirements will be emailed to registered participants 2-3 days prior to the walk. Please email the leader if you have questions. The leader’s 5.5 year old golden retriever dog may join us on-leash for the walk. L Amy Kelliher

Sat, Jan 28, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Jan 28, 2023. Caryl Park, Noanet Woodlands, Hale Reservation, Dover.
9:30am-1:00pm. Fast-paced 6-mi. hike through three conservation areas, including ponds, streams, cabins, and an historic mill site, Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots. From Needham center take Chestnut St. for 1.5 mi. to end. Bear right on Dedham St. & go 1.5 mi. to parking lot on left at the tennis courts in Caryl Park. (GPS coordinates: 42.2481081,-71.269486) Rain cancels. No dogs. L Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Jan 28, 2023. Middlesex Fells Family and Dog Friendly Modified Rock Circuit Trail. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. Join us for a beautiful hike at the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Be prepared to hike for about 3 hours, 3 miles and about 300 feet of elevation gain. We will be hiking parts of the Rock Circuit trail, so expect some rugged, hilly terrain. L Chao Xie

Sun, Jan 29, 2023. Urban Hike - Walking City Trail, Section 4. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. Esplanade Park at the Mass Ave bridge to the Bunker Hill Monument. “Connecting 14 Boston neighborhoods from the Neponset River to Bunker Hill, the 25-mile Walking City Trail is a hiking path through Boston’s most immersive parks, urban wilds, community gardens, and greenways.” [www.bostontrails.org] Join us for Section 4 with special guest guide, Miles Howard, creator of the Walking City Trail! On Section 4, we will walk about 6.5 miles along the Charles River on the Esplanade then traversing downtown Boston’s best green spaces and across the city to a long, scenic stretch of the Harborwalk. We’ll walk labyrinthine streets of the North End, cross a set of locks on footbridges, and link up the with Freedom Trail for a climb to conclude the hike at the Bunker Hill Monument. Expect 2.5+ hours of walking at a moderate pace. Ls Judith Watson, Meighan Matthews

Wed, Feb 1, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Thurs, Feb 2, 2023. Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Mid-Week. - registration required
9:00am. This walk will take us over the river, through the woods, and by many ponds within Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, MA. This will be a moderate-moderate/fast walk of approximately 4.5 miles with minimal elevation gain (<500 ft). The terrain is mixed: roots, rocks, and some soft forest floor. Plan to be out for 2-2.5 hours. Bring layers appropriate for the weather that morning, water, and a light snack. You will need some combination of hiking boots, sneakers, snowshoes, and microspikes, depending on the snow and/or ice conditions (hoping for snow!). Both the meeting location and footwear/traction requirements will be emailed to registered participants 2-3 days prior to the walk. Please email the leader if you have questions. The leader’s 5.5 year old golden retriever dog may join us on-leash for the walk. L Amy Kelliher

Sat, Feb 4, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sun, Feb 5, 2023. Explore the High Reservoir Section of the Middlesex Fells. - registration required
2:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at Flynn Rink, 300 Elm St, Medford. We will hike a loop through the eastern section of the Fells for about 4 miles. Moderate pace. No dogs, please. Bring gear appropriate for conditions including traction device if warranted. Heavy rain cancels. L Thurman Smith

Sun, Feb 5, 2023. Local Walks & Hikes Winter Workshop – Follow-Up Hike, Sudbury. - registration required
9:30am-12:30pm. Due to mild temperatures and lack of snow, most of our local hikers have not been able to experience winter conditions and use their snow-shoes, micro-spikes etc. This moderately paced, 6 mile loop hike will follow forest trails and includes some steeper sections as we take in the views from Tipling Rock and Nobscot Hill, both around 600ft. More detailed information, including what traction to bring, will be provided once participants are confirmed on the hike. This hike is intended for those hikers that attended the Winter Workshop on Dec 3-4, 2022. Confirmation will be on a “first come-first served” basis. If there is sufficient demand we will run similar hikes during February. L Judith Watson, Mala Krishnamurthy

Sun, Feb 5, 2023. Art 'N Nature: Hike Outside Then Walk Inside - Phillips Academy, Andover.
11:45am-2:00pm. Join us as we loop around the woodlands and ponds at Phillips Academy. We’ll walk at a moderate pace up to 5 miles. If time permits, we may walk around the cemetery and the campus. Following the hike, we can visit the Addison Gallery of Art. It’s open Sunday from 1-5 and is free. Your dog is welcome to join if he/she is leashed. L Robin Doyle

Mon, Feb 6, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Great Esker Park Hike. - registration required
9:30am-12:30pm. This hike brings us to Great Esker Park in Weymouth, MA. This will be a slow-moderate paced hike among the rolling hillside trails and the coastal shores of Weymouth’s back river. There will be some climbs up steep, short hills, at a slow pace, to catch some scenic views. This area is an outdoor classroom and will thrill at any time of year but is particularly special in the quiet solitude of winter. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4 miles within 3 hours. L Cindy Crosby

Wed, Feb 8, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Fri, Feb 10, 2023. Friday Winter Walk - Boston Harbor Walk. - registration required
10:00am-12:30pm. Join us for our first Friday excursion of the Winter, exploring the Harbor Walk from Downtown Boston to the North End. This will be a 5 mile loop walk on paved walkways and boardwalks, at a moderate pace, starting and ending at Boston’s South Station. This trip can be joined using the MBTA Red Line “T” service. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Further details will be provided to those participants confirmed on the walk. L Judith Watson

Sat, Feb 11, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Feb 11, 2023. Middlesex Fells, Malden. - date changed from Feb 4
10:00am-2:30pm. 7-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes and traction spikes if weather warrants. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T station. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford take Rte. 60 E 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., Park on Washington Street or surrounding side streets.. Email if severe weather. No dogs. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, Feb 11, 2023. Let's Hike The Joe English Reservation/Amherst, NH. - registration required
11:00am-2:45pm. We will meet at 11:00am at the Peabody Mill Environmental Center (PMEC) parking area at 66 Brook Road in Amherst NH. PMEC is a 7½ acre parcel where the Environmental Center is located and site of the Peabody Mill that closed in 1920. The center is adjacent to the 600-acre Joe English Reservaton (JER). JER is also adjacent to the Betty Arnold Reservation, making for a large protected area that provides excellent hiking opportunities and an extensive trail system. Several brooks flow through this area, adding to its ecological diversity and wildlife variety. Expect to hike about 4 to 6-miles (depending on trial conditions), over hilly-forest terrain as we loop through this conservation area on several trails, which will lead us back to the parking area. L Richard Lombard

Sat, Feb 11, 2023. Black Heritage Trail Walk, Boston. - registration required
10:30am-12:30pm. Casual 2-mile walk through Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood and surrounding areas along the Black Heritage Trail. L Chao Xie, CL Upa Kashyap

Sat, Feb 11, 2023. Explore Boxford State Forest & Bald Hill Reservation.
10:30am-1:15pm. Meet at 10:30am at the Crooked Pond Trailhead parking area and kiosk (Near 196 Middleton Rd, Boxford). Plan to hike between 4-6 miles at a moderate pace along a section of the Bay Circuit Trail and others. Terrain is sometimes hilly. L Robin Doyle

Mon, Feb 13, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Wompatuck State Park Hike. - registration required
9:30am-12:30pm. This hike brings us to Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, MA. This will be a slow-moderate paced hike among flat trails and will take us through the park’s woodland, ponds, and historic military bunkers. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4.5 miles with minimal elevation gain within 3 hours. L Cindy Crosby

Wed, Feb 15, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Thurs, Feb 16, 2023. Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, Mid-Week. - registration required
9:00am. Join us for a brisk moderate-moderate/fast walk as we wind our way through the back trails of Great Brook Farm State Park. We’ll cover 4-5 miles with minimal elevation gain (<500ft) as we walk around ponds, through pine tree forests, over and around rocky hills, and through fields. We’ll spend part of our time on single-track hiking trails with lots of roots and rocks and part of the time on wider forest trails with good footing. Plan to be out for 2-2.5 hours. Wear hiking boots, trail shoes, or sneakers with good treads. Bring layers appropriate for the weather that morning and water. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants about 2 days prior to the walk. The leader’s 5.5-year-old golden retriever dog will join us on-leash for the walk. L Amy Kelliher

Sat, Feb 18, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Feb 18, 2023. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus.
9:30am-1:00pm. Fast-paced, challenging 6-mile hike including rocky hills, pristine lakes, and a “hidden” peak with sweeping views, Bring lunch, water, poles, and hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forrest Street. Park at/near the end. Meet at Visitors Center. Rain/Snow cancels. No dogs. L Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Feb 18, 2023. Winter Garden Walk & Mardi Gras Bonfire!. - registration required
1:00pm-4:00pm. Location: Rest-Stop-Ranch Accessible Gardens. Join us for a wheelchair-accessible Winter Garden Walk & Mardi Gras Bonfire Fun in the woods! Wear your yellow, green and/or purple! Bring an instrument, jokes, stories! BYO snacks & drinks. RSVP Required, Parking Limited. [1pm-2pm: Winter Garden Walk][2pm-4pm: Mardi Gras Bonfire Fun: Music, Dancing, Stories...] L Mary MacDonald

Sun, Feb 19, 2023. Witch-Hazel Hike at the Arnold Arboretum.
1:00pm-3:00pm. Join an Arnold Arboretum docent for an up hill, off path walk seeing colorful flowers in mid-winter. We will meet at the Hunnewell Visitors Center, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain and first make several stops to see witch-hazels in full bloom. We will then hike up Bussey Hill and on to Peters Hill (the third highest inside Route #128) before returning to the Visitors Center. Wear boots for mud or snow. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Park on the Arborway, or take the MBTA orange line to Forest Hills or 39 bus to Custer St. L Chris McArdle

Mon, Feb 20, 2023. Wildcat Conservation Area, Boxford.
12:30pm-2:30pm. A hiker suggested we try this trail. Hope to see you there! We will walk between 4 & 6 miles at a moderate pace. Location & parking: within a few seconds after entering Stiles Pond Rd. from Main St. in Boxford, there is a large parking area on the left which can accommodate many cars. Then the walk down Stiles Pond Rd. to get to the trailhead is maybe 0.5 miles. It is a dirt road and quite pretty. L Robin Doyle

Wed, Feb 22, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Sat, Feb 25, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Feb 25, 2023. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy.
10:00am-3:00pm. 6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Adams T Station. Email if severe weather No dogs. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, Feb 25, 2023. Willowdale State Forest, Topsfield.
10:45am-1:00pm. Join us at Willowdale State Forest in Topsfield. We will plan on walking between 4 & 6 miles at a moderate pace. The forecast is for cold temps. Please dress appropriately and bring snacks & water. The area received 5" of snow, so micro spikes could be helpful especially if the snow could be hard and slippery/icy. Poles optional. Leashed pups are welcome. Parking at Bradley Palmer - use 40 Asbury St Topsfield in your GPS. Parking is free during the winter months. L Robin Doyle

Mon, Feb 27, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Osprey Overlook Park Hike. - registration required
9:30am-12:30pm. This hike brings us to Osprey Overlook Park in Weymouth, MA. This will be a slow-moderate paced hike among the rolling hillside trails and the coastal shores of Weymouth’s back river. There will be some climbs up steep, short hills, at a slow pace, to catch some scenic views. This area is an outdoor classroom and will thrill at any time of year but is particularly special in the quiet solitude of winter. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4 miles within 3 hours. L Cindy Crosby

Wed, Mar 1, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Fri, Mar 3, 2023. Friday Winter Walk - Boston Harborwalk Charlestown Section. - registration required
10:00am-12:30pm. Join us for a mid-morning walk of an approximately 4.5 mile section of the Boston Harborwalk in Charlestown, MA. The route is planned as a one-way walk that uses a MBTA bus to link back to the starting location in the Charlestown Navy Yard. This is a pace-inclusive trip where folks are welcome to pause and enjoy the beauty of the harbor. We will send out an Information Sheet several days before the walk to give you all the information you need such as parking and public transit options, the starting location, and the approximate route. Ls Judith Watson, Celeste Venolia

Fri, Mar 3, 2023. Weir Hill Reservation, North Andover.
3:00pm-5:15pm. Join us for a 4-6 mile walk/hike; we will hike the Cochichewick Loop or the Edgewood trail; both are scenic and easy to moderate routes. This is a Trustees Park with free parking. GPS: 65 Stevens Street, N. Andover and if the lot is full, parking is allowed on the street. (There are no facilities onsite). L Robin Doyle

Sat, Mar 4, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Mar 4, 2023. Let's Explore Callahan State Park in Winter, Again!. - registration required [cancelled]
9:30am-12:00pm. Join us as we explore Callahan State Park in Winter. We are hoping we may experience some winter conditions after this last week’s snowfall. This will be a moderately graded 5 mile loop hike on woodland trails and open meadows. We expect to be hiking for 2 to 2.5 hours. Snowshoes and/or traction devices e.g. micro-spikes will required depending on the trail conditions. Heavy rain cancels. More detailed information on the hike route, meeting location and traction required will be provided once participants are confirmed on the hike. L Judith Watson

Sun, Mar 5, 2023. F. Gilbert Hills State Forest Winter Hike. - registration required
Join the AMC Boston Chapter for a late winter hike at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest in Foxborough. We’ll hike about 6.5-7.5 miles with about 650 feet of elevation gain. Ls Michelle DeVivo, Abi Natarajan

Wed, Mar 8, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Wed, Mar 8, 2023. Moonlight Owling Hike, Foss Farm, Carlisle. - registration required
6:30pm-8:30pm. Join us for a quiet walk in the fields and forest to listen for Barred and Great Horned Owls! We will meet at the Foss Farm parking lot and hike approximately 2.5 miles. Pace will be moderate, about 2 mph. This will be a silent walk with limited talking so we can really listen for the owls. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight (dimmable if possible). Wear warm layers. You can bring snacks and a thermos of hot chocolate or tea if you’d like. The trail is flat but has roots, and could have snow, ice, or mud. There is no restroom at this location. No dogs please. Ls Meighan Matthews, Judith Watson

Fri, Mar 10, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Jacob's Pond Conservation Area, Norwell. - registration required
This will be a slower-moderate paced hike among dirt and root-laden trails. We will traverse through woodlands, over rolling hills, around the pond, across an esker, and a small boulder field left by glaciers many years ago. Plan to start mid-morning and hike approximately 3-4 miles with minimal elevation gain within 2-3 hours. L Cindy Crosby

Fri, Mar 10, 2023. Let's Hike Joe English Reservation/Amherst NH. - registration required
10:30am-2:30pm. We will meet at 10:30am at the Peabody Mill Environmental Center (PMEC) parking area at 66 Brook Road in Amherst, NH. PMEC is a 7½ acre parcel where the Environmental Center is located, and the site of the Peabody Mill that closed in 1920. The center is adjacent to the 600-acre Joe English Reservation (JER). JER is also adjacent to the Betty Arnold Forest, making for a large protected area that provides excellent hiking opportunities with an extensive trail system. Several brooks flow through this area, adding to its ecological diversity and wildlife variety. Expect to hike about 6-miles over hilly-forest terrain as we loop through JER exploring some of the reservation’s perimeter trails, including Bobtail Loop, Plumber, and Bacon Loop Trails. Joe English Reservation is also adjacent to an undeveloped property owned by the US Space Force, so we'll keep a lookout for any UAP. Ls Richard Lombard, Margaret Griffin

Sat, Mar 11, 2023. Welcome Spring Garden Walk & Bonfire!. - registration required
1:00pm-4:00pm. Location: Rest-Stop-Ranch Accessible Gardens. Join us for a wheelchair-accessible Welcome Spring Garden Walk & Bonfire Fun in the woods! Wear your yellow (daffodils) and/or spring green colors! Bring an instrument, jokes, stories! BYO snacks & drinks. RSVP Required, Parking Limited. [1pm-2pm: Garden Walk][2pm-4pm: Bonfire Fun: Music, Dancing, Stories…] L Mary MacDonald

Sat, Mar 11, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Mar 11, 2023. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway.
10:30am-2:30pm. 5.5-mile walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling, bushwhacking and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, Mar 11, 2023. Osgood Hill Loop, N. Andover.
10:00am-12:30pm. We’ll plan to hike between 4 & 6 miles at a moderate pace. We’ll have great views of Lake Cochichewick from Half Mile Hill. L Robin Doyle

Sun, Mar 12, 2023. Winter Blue Hills Hike - Beginner, Family and Dog-Friendly. - registration required
11:00am-2:15pm. Join us for a beautiful hike at the Blue Hills Reservation. Be prepared to hike for about 3 hours. Bring a backpack with water, snacks, lunch, microspikes if you have them. L Chao Xie

Wed, Mar 15, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton, Judith Watson

Fri, Mar 17, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. - registration required
This will be a slow-moderate paced hike among rolling dirt trails and will take us through the park's woodlands, ponds and reservoirs. Plan to start mid morning and hike approximately 4-5 miles with minimal elevation gain within 3 hours. L Cindy Crosby

Fri, Mar 17, 2023. Friday Winter Walk - Boston Seaport Harbor Walk. - registration required
10:00am-12:30pm. Join us for our final Friday excursion of the Winter, exploring the Harbor Walk in Boston's Seaport District. This will be a 4 mile loop on paved walkways, at an easy pace, starting and ending at Boston’s South Station. This trip can be joined using the MBTA Red Line “T” service. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Further details will be provided to those participants confirmed on the walk. L Judith Watson

Sat, Mar 18, 2023. Winter Trail Trace the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will hike about 8 miles each trip, depending of course on the elevation gain that day. Ls Bob Vogel, Joanne Newton

Sat, Mar 18, 2023. Parks & Greenways, Quincy.
10:00am-2:30pm. 7-mile walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites. Bring lunch & water. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. Email if severe weather. No dogs. L Mike Tuohey

Sun, Mar 19, 2023. Let's Explore - The Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Moderately paced 4-hour hike traversing the entire White Triangle Trail in the Houghton’s Pond section of the reservation. Hike is approximately 6 miles in length and 600 feet of elevation gain and mostly woodland. Wear sturdy hiking boots and clothing appropriate for winter conditions. Bring water, snacks, and rain jacket (just in case). Heavy rains/thunderstorms will cancel. Group size is limited to 10 hikers plus the leaders. Trail head location will be emailed to confirmed hikers. Ls Barbara Lightizer, Hiroko Hardebeck

Sat, Mar 25, 2023. Central Blue Hills Peaks and Ponds Hike, Milton.
9:15am-1:00pm. Fast-paced, challenging 5-mi. hike with spectacular views. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. No dogs. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz

Sun, Mar 26, 2023. Spring Hike in Gilbert State Forest, Foxboro. - registration required
9:00am-1:00pm. The distance is about 7-8 miles and the pace will be moderate, good for walking and chatting at the same time. We will be stepping over rocks and roots. Please wear sturdy hiking boots (no open-toed shoes). Heavy rain will cancel. L Sujatha Srinivasan

Mon, Mar 27, 2023. Explore Boston's South Shore: Presidents Trail Urban Walk. - registration required
Join us in honor of National Women’s History Month for an urban exploration of the nation’s most influential women. Walk with us as we explore the grounds where Abigail Adams, Louisa Catherine Adams, and Dorothy Quincy Hancock lived. Together, let’s learn about the women who dedicated their lives to developing and serving their nation. While the homesteads are closed this time of year, we will enjoy a brief movie at the National Park Visitor center before embarking on our 4-5 mile walk of the Presidents Trail. This will be a slow-paced self-guided walking tour of the city of Quincy that will take us along narrow city sidewalks and busy streets to explore the birthplaces, residences, and final resting places of these women patriots. L Cindy Crosby

Sun, Apr 2, 2023. Walking City Trail & Harborwalk Art Walk, Charlestown. - registration required
9:00am-12:00pm. Join us for the northernmost 1.5 miles of the Walking City Trail and then a visit to the Harborwalk sculpture exhibit “Of Many Minds.” We will walk a total of 5 miles including over Bunker Hill and along the Harborwalk at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Enjoy the quaint neighborhoods of Charlestown and views across the Boston Harbor. We will take time to pause and enjoy the 20 sculptures along a 1 mile stretch of the Harborwalk. Plan to walk at a 2-3 mph pace while walking. We will do a loop beginning and ending at North Station in Boston. Ls Meighan Matthews, Judith Watson

Sun, Apr 2, 2023. Explore Andover's Skug River Reservation. - registration required
2:00pm. A loop through four adjacent but unique reservations, mostly in the Skug River section, where we will find an abandoned soapstone mill and a huge glacial erratic. Moderate pace, about 5 miles. No dogs, please. We will gather by the sign for the Mary French ReservatIon which is between 9 and 11 Korinthian Way. L Thurman Smith

Mon, Apr 3, 2023. Beginner Weekday Hikes in Blue Hills. - registration required
Join us for a beginner, relaxed pace hike in the Blue Hills to start your day. We will hike the rolling hills and simply enjoy being in nature with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. There may be 1 or 2 climbs up some steep, rocky hills, at a slow side of moderate pace, to catch some scenic views. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4+ miles. This is a great way to get outside locally, reinforce your hiking skills, and meet new people. Online registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Bring a back pack with water, rain jacket, snacks, and poles if you use them. Hiking boots/trail runners needed. After you register, the hike leader will send you detailed information on meeting location and planned trails. L Cindy Crosby

Tues, Apr 4, 2023. Mid-Week Walk through Lincoln & Concord. - registration required
9:00am. Celebrate the beginning of April and join us for a brisk moderate to moderate/fast walk as we wind our way through several of the conservation areas in Lincoln and Concord, including Adams Woods, Wright Woods, a climb over Mt. Misery, and along the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay. We’ll cover just over 6 miles with 780 feet elevation gain. The terrain is a mixture of rocky and rooty trail and wider forest paths. Plan to be out for 2.5-3.5 hours. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants about 2 days prior to the walk. L Amy Kelliher

Wed, Apr 5, 2023. Let's Explore the Blue Hills and Trail Trace the Trails around Hemingway Hill. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. During this hike we will be exploring and trail tracing some of the trails off Unquity Rd area of the Blue Hills. The hike will be approximately 7.5 to 8 miles with about 1300 feet of elevation. It will be a moderate hike both in elevation and pace. But as always, we will stick together and moderate the pace to the group speed. I will send out the Information Sheet with the meet up location and route several days before the hike. L John Schepis

Sat, Apr 8, 2023. A Spring Hike in Beautiful Ravenswood Park in Gloucester on the North Shore. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. You will be hiking over varied terrain with rocks, roots, and whalebacks/slabs with numerous ups and downs. We will be hiking out to beautiful Fernwood Lake, hike through Magnolia Swamp, experience a beautiful view of Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean and hike past many glacial erratics. We will hike at an easy pace to end the hike around 2:00pm, depending on the pace of the group. The 2pm finish includes hiking the Boulder Trail, an option for those who wish to do it; otherwise the hike will end around 1:15pm for those not hiking the Boulder Trail. Meeting spot, directions, and reminders will be e-mailed to participants the day before the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Sat, Apr 8, 2023. Welcome Spring! Talk, Walk & Wheel - Rest-Stop-Ranch Accessible Gardens, Topsfield. - registration required
2:00pm-5:00pm. Join our small group for a fun exploration of early spring natural delights in the garden. Open to all ages & abilities. Group limit is 10. L Mary MacDonald

Sat, Apr 8, 2023. Wildcat Conservation Area - Boxford, MA.
10:00am-12:00pm. We’ll plan to walk 4-6 miles on the Wildcat and maybe some other trails, at a moderate pace. Location & parking: within a few seconds after entering Stiles Pond Rd from Main St in Boxford, there is a large parking area on the left which can accommodate many cars and there is a second parking lot near the beach/pond/pavilion area. We’ll meet in the first parking lot (near the road). You can use Stiles Pond Rd, Boxford for your GPS. Leashed dogs allowed on this trip. L Robin Doyle

Sun, Apr 9, 2023. Spring Hike #2 in Gilbert State Forest, Foxboro. - registration required
9:00am-1:00pm. The distance is about 7-8 miles and the pace will be moderate, good for walking and chatting at the same time. We will be stepping over rocks and roots. Please wear sturdy hiking boots (no open-toed shoes). Heavy rain will cancel. L Sujatha Srinivasan

Sun, Apr 9, 2023. Let's Explore Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. - registration required
An opportunity to explore Breakheart Reservation. We will do one (wheelchair accessible if you want!) 2 mile loop on the paved paths, then we can explore another 2 miles of the ‘backwoods’ after, for those who are interested. This reservation is right off busy Rte 1, however feels ‘a million miles away’ :-) The last time I was there, we saw cormorants in the pond. L Bob Vogel

Sun, Apr 9, 2023. April Sunday Stroll in the Accessible Gardens, Topsfield. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Spring has Sprung! Daffodils, Rock Iris, Crocus, Snowdrops are blooming... Lilac Buds are swelling... Birds are singing.... Baby Fish are swimming... A fun Easter Sunday activity for individuals, couples or families looking for wheelchair-access outside. Three private picnic areas available to reserve (may accommodate group sizes 4-10). All Ages & Abilities ~ Experience a Private Wheelchair-Accessible Garden reserved for quiet and joyful contemplation. Explore 0.4 mile garden trails at your own time and pace... Enjoy seasonal flowers & fruits. Reserve a time (10am-2pm). Parking is limited to 10. L Mary MacDonald

Mon, Apr 10, 2023. Beginner Weekday Hikes in Blue Hills. - registration required
Join us for a beginner, relaxed pace hike in the Blue Hills to start your day. We will hike the rolling hills and simply enjoy being in nature with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. There may be 1 or 2 climbs up some steep, rocky hills, at a slow side of moderate pace, to catch some scenic views. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4+ miles. This is a great way to get outside locally, reinforce your hiking skills, and meet new people. Online registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Bring a back pack with water, rain jacket, snacks, and poles if you use them. Hiking boots/trail runners needed. After you register, the hike leader will send you detailed information on meeting location and planned trails. L Cindy Crosby

Wed, Apr 12, 2023. Let's Explore around Hawk Hill in the Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Let's Explore around Hawk Hill. This hike will be approximately 7 miles with 800' of elevation gain. We will hike every trail in this section, which we call "Trail Tracing". An Information Sheet will be emailed out several days in advance with the meeting location. L Joanne Newton

Sat, Apr 15, 2023. Let's Explore - Myles Standish State Forest (Plymouth/Carver). - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm or so. 7+ miles or so. No big hills. This was the first hike I led for Boston Local Walks, and AMC, c.1999. I might even still remember most of the figure 8 loop we used, as I have been back a few times over the years. Group limited to 10. L Bob Vogel

Sat, Apr 15, 2023. Spring Warner Trail Hike #1. - registration required
8:45am-4:00pm. Join us on a 10 mile point-to-point hike from Wrentham, MA back to Cumberland, RI. Lunch will occur at about half way point near a dam. Hike includes scenic views from top of former ski slope & several points along a reservoir. Detailed driving directions will be sent on Friday 4/14 by noon time to registered participants. Ls Roy Wolfe, Laura Cerier

Sat, Apr 15, 2023. Neponset River Greenway/Mattapan Sq/Milton Hill.
9:30am-2:00pm. 7.5-mile walk along Neponset River to Mattapan Square on newly opened stretch of Neponset Greenway then to Hutchinson Field in Milton. Meet at Hallet Street entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. From Route 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Route 93S) to Granite Avenue, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop Street, right under bridge into parking lot. L Mike Tuohey

Mon, Apr 17, 2023. Beginner Weekday Hikes in Blue Hills. - registration required
Join us for a beginner, relaxed pace hike in the Blue Hills to start your day. We will hike the rolling hills and simply enjoy being in nature with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. There may be 1 or 2 climbs up some steep, rocky hills, at a slow side of moderate pace, to catch some scenic views. Plan to start at 9:30am and hike approximately 4+ miles. This is a great way to get outside locally, reinforce your hiking skills, and meet new people. Online registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Bring a back pack with water, rain jacket, snacks, and poles if you use them. Hiking boots/trail runners needed. After you register, the hike leader will send you detailed information on meeting location and planned trails. L Cindy Crosby

Wed, Apr 19, 2023. Let's Explore - The Blue Hills, CCC Camp and Domes. - registration required
9:45am-2:00pm. Moderate to fast pace with occasional stops. An approximately 7 mile, 4 hour hike with minimal elevation. This is a mostly wooded hike. Some trails are “in and outs” for those doing “trail tracing”'. Group size is limited to 9 hikers plus leader. Trail location will be emailed to confirmed hikers. L William Doherty

Thurs, Apr 20, 2023. Classic Signs of Spring Hike at the Arnold Arboretum. - registration required
10:00am-1:30pm. Join us as we explore a number of the less-traveled trails where we will discover some of the hidden gems from the Far East and Europe. This will be a five-mile hike at a moderate pace with many stops along the route. Highlights will include two hilltop vistas, an amazing bonsai exhibit (with specimens dating back to the 1700's!) and the “Explorer’s Garden”. During this time of year many magnolia and cherry trees are often in full bloom at this “tree museum”. Limited to 12 participants plus the leaders. Bring water, lunch or snack, sturdy footwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Steady rain cancels. Well behaved dogs on leash are OK. Ls Ken Cohen, Larry Petrone

Thurs, Apr 20, 2023. Explore Blue Hills Skyline Trail North/South Loop & Buck Hill. - registration required
9:45am-3:00pm. A strenuous hike on the Skyline trail is a good opportunity to test your legs for those fall backpacks. Approximately 6.5 miles and 1600' of elevation gain. Depending on the the appetite of the group, may add on the spur from Great Blue Hill to Rte 138. L Nicholas Georgantas

Thurs, Apr 20, 2023. Hike the Wilderness, in Essex, on the North Shore (MECT). - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. We will be doing a loop hike in the beautiful “Wilderness” property owned and protected by the Manchester-Essex Conservation Trust. We will begin our hike by passing through the beautiful wetlands of Cedar Swamp and Heron pond. As we continue our loop we will pass Baby Rock, Bishops Grave, Pulpit Rock and hike up beautiful Millstone Hill and conclude our loop by again crossing the boardwalk through Cedar Swamp and Heron Pond. You will be walking over varied terrain strewn with roots, rocks, slabs/whalebacks with several steep ups and downs. We will be hiking for approximately 3+ hrs at an easy pace. The hike will end approx. at 1:30pm, but could go until 2:00pm depending on the pace of the group. Meeting spot and directions will be e-mailed to participants prior to the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Sat, Apr 22, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons, the first in a series of 3 hikes on the North Shore. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots, scree, whalebacks/slabs with a lot of ups and downs. A real workout in a beautiful location. This first hike will be 2½-3 hrs long depending on the pace of the group. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to participants prior to the hike. L Margaret Griffin

Sat, Apr 22, 2023. Let's Explore - Wheaton Farm, Easton on Earth Day 2023. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. About 6-7 miles. Wheaton Farm is conservation land in Easton. It started with an original purchase of 250 acres, but now has grown to over 1000 acres. Our hike is mostly through wooded areas, with a couple fields thrown in. We will also come out the far side of Wheaton Farm and pass a large solar farm. Certain areas can be wet, so if it has rained a lot before our trip, wear waterproof boots if you have them. Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day. We will talk about some of the history of Earth Day and its importance as we hike along. L Joanne Newton

Sat, Apr 22, 2023. Harold Parker State Forest, Andover.
9:45am-1:00pm. Moderate 6-mi. hike through the deeply-wooded western part of Harold Parker, including scenic views at several ponds. Bring lunch, water, and hiking poles. From Rte. 93 in Wilmington take new exit 35/old exit 41 (Rte. 125) north toward Andover for 2.5 miles. Just after the Rte. 28 intersection, take a right onto Gould Road and an immediate left onto Harold Parker Road for 1.5 miles to Jenkins Road. Take a right on Jenkins then the first right into the Lorraine Park Campground parking lot. Rain cancels. Ls Robin Doyle, Marc Hurwitz

Wed, Apr 26, 2023. Spring at Callahan State Park, Framingham/Marlborough. - registration required
10:00am-1:30pm. Our hike will include two loops covering the northern and southern portions of Callahan State Park, for a total of approximately 7 miles. The route will include the meadows and parts of the Sudbury Valley Trustees Conservation land in the southern half, and parts of the Bay Circuit Trail and the areas around Gibbs Mountain and private Springhill Farm in the northern half. L Larry Petrone

Wed, Apr 26, 2023. Trail Trace Fowl Meadow, Blue Hills. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. This Wednesday we will be hiking the Fowl Meadow section of the Blue Hills Reservation. This will be about a 9.5 mile hike with minimal elevation. Ls John Schepis, Joanne Newton

Thurs, Apr 27, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons, the second in a series of 3 hikes on the North Shore. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots, scree, whalebacks/slabs and a lot of ups and downs, some steep. The second hike will run between 3½-4 hrs long, depending on the pace of the group. The hike might not be long, but stamina and endurance is needed; as is a good lunch, snacks and water. Moderate, but strenuous. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to participants prior to the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Fri, Apr 28, 2023. Let's Hike Bear Brook State Park, Candia, NH. - registration required
10:00am-2:30pm. Bear Brook State Park is over 10,000 acres, which straddles across four towns, offers great opportunities for hiking. The park is also surrounded by other large swaths of protected land. We will meet at the Hall Mountain parking area at 10am (~ 150 Podunk Rd). Expect to hike about 6-7 miles over forest terrain. Our hike will begin on the Podunk Road Trail but we will soon turn off onto the Hall Mountain Trail, and eventually linking with Bear Hill Trail, which will take us around Bear Hill and its pile of boulders on its north side. We will have lunch/snakes on Bear Hill Pond, one of several beautiful ponds in this park. Following lunch, we continue our looped hike around Hall Mountain Marsh, and up to Podunk Ledges that will provide nice views to the northwest. From Interstate 93N take exit 9N onto Route 3N and follow for 1.6-miles. Turn right onto NH-27 E/Whitehall Rd and continue for 4.9-miles. Turn left onto Merrill Rd and follow for 1.1-miles where there will be a slight right onto North Rd. Turn left onto Podunk Rd, and the Hall Mountain Parking Area will be on the left side of road in about 0.8-miles. L Richard Lombard

Sat, Apr 29, 2023. Blue Hills Skyline End-To-End. - registration required - cancelled
We will hike the entire Blue Hills Skyline from One End to the Other. This route is approximately 8.5 miles with over 2,000' of elevation gain. This will be a strenuous hike so all participants must be able to manage steep inclines and descents, scramble over rock ledges, and be prepared to keep up a good pace. This hike usually takes about 6 hours so we will determine the exact start time as we get closer to this date. I will send out an Information Sheet with the details several days before the hike. We will need to spot cars at each end of the hike and carpool at the beginning and end to get everyone back to their cars. Extra time will be needed to allow for this. We will limit this hike to 10 and hikers will be screened before you can be approved to join. Ls Joanne Newton, John Schepis, CL Deborah Sepinwall

Sat, Apr 29, 2023. Pope John Paul II Park to Squantum Point Park, Dorchester/Quincy.
9:30am-12:45pm. 7-mile walk from Pope John Paul II Park, along Boston Harborwalk, across bridge to Quincy Riverwalk to Squantum Point Park and back, 9:30am-12:45pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Hallet Street entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. From Route 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Route 93S) to Granite Avenue, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop Street, right under bridge into parking lot. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, Apr 29, 2023. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield.
10:00am-12:30pm. We’ll plan to walk between 4 & 6 miles. The trails are considered easy and flat and the area is popular for birding. The wildlife sanctuary is managed by the Mass. Audubon Society. Parking is $10 unless you are a member. Meet at the parking lot & visitor center, not far from the entrance. More details: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ipswich-river/about. L Robin Doyle

Sun, Apr 30, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons, the third in a series of 3 hikes on the North Shore. - registration required
10:00am-3:00pm. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots, scree, whalebacks/slabs with a lot of ups and downs, some steep. A real workout in a beautiful location. This last hike could run between 4½-5 hrs depending on the pace of the group. Stamina, endurance, 2 liters of water, a good lunch and snacks are needed for this last hike. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to participants prior to the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Sun, Apr 30, 2023. Let's Explore Callahan State Park in Spring, Framingham. - registration required
9:00am-1:00pm. Join us as we explore Callahan State Park in Spring. This will be a moderately graded 5-6 mile loop hike on woodland trails and open meadows with about 500-600 feet of elevation gain. We expect to be hiking for 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Heavy rain cancels. More detailed information on the hike route and meeting location will be provided to confirmed participants before Apr 28th afternoon. Ls Abi Natarajan, Michelle Devivo

Sun, Apr 30, 2023. Trace Blue Hills - Donovan School, Randolph. - registration required
9:45am-2:00pm. Trail Trace the Randolph mainly flat section that includes a decommissioned Nike site and the famous horse bridge. The route is about 7 miles with about 300' of elevation gain. With a lunch stop the hike will complete by 2:00pm. L Nick Georgantas

Wed, May 3, 2023. Let's Explore - The Blue Hills, Houghton's Pond to Buck Hill and Back. - registration required
10:00am-1:30pm. Moderate paced 2½-3½ hour 5 mile hike from Houghton’s Pond to Buck Hill ascending Buck twice. The second ascent we will stop to enjoy the view. We will return to Houghton’s Pond on the Green and Red Dot trails. This is a mostly wooded hike but with elevation gain. Group size is limited to 9 hikers plus the leader. Trail head location will be emailed to confirmed registrants. L William Doherty

Fri, May 5, 2023. Walk the Emerald Necklace - Jamaica Pond & Olmstead Park. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. Join us for a Spring walk along Boston’s iconic Emerald Necklace. We will meet at the Arnold Arboretum and then walk along the Arborway to Jamaica Pond and onto Olmstead Park. Time permitting, on our return to the Arboretum we will visit the famous Lilac Walk which will be getting ready for its annual Mother’s Day event. This is a 5½ to 6 mile walk on mainly paved trails. Heavy rain cancels. This walk can be joined using the MBTA orange line. Further details will be provided to those participants confirmed on the walk. L Judith Watson, CL Elizabeth Bertolozzi

Sat, May 6, 2023. Cutler Park Reservation, Needham.
9:45am-12:00pm. Get started early on Saturday morning with an 2 hour moderate-paced walk in Cutler Park and still have time for other Saturday activities. Our hike will be approximately 5 miles. Trails are generally flat, with some gentle inclines, rocks, and tree roots. Heavy rain cancels. L Lisa Fleischman, CL Lisa Najavits

Sat, May 6, 2023. "Walk & Roll" at Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. Come walk, or roll along in your wheelchair, as we explore this scenic park. Concerned you can’t propel yourself this far in a wheelchair? Let us know, we have participants who will be willing to help. (Note, route is on paved surfaces.) Bring your lunch, and we will take a break and eat while enjoying the views. L Bob Vogel

Sat, May 6, 2023. Spring Walk/Hike in Groton Town Forest. - registration required
1:00pm-3:45pm. Join us for an afternoon walk/hike in lovely Groton Town Forest. The ~6mile trail has minor ups and downs, with some roots and rocks; we will hike at a moderate to fast pace for around 2½ to 3 hours. Severe weather cancels. L Linda Haines, Judith Watson

Sat, May 6, 2023. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham.
9:30am-2:00pm. 9.5 mile hike w/lunch at scenic pond. Climb up Prospect Hill, the highest point in Hingham. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 35 (Old Exit 14) to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center parking lot. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, May 6, 2023. Boxford State Forest.
10:00am-2:00pm. We’ll cover 7 miles - a loop through Boxford State Forest & J. C. Phillips Sanctuary - via Bald Hill trail. Plan on hilly terrain, ups and downs, and several stream crossings. We’ll plan to break at the halfway point and have lunch. From Rte 95, take the Endicott Road exit (exit 72), turn onto Endicott Road towards Middleton and take the first right onto Middleton Road. Drive 1.4 miles and the trailhead and parking will be on your left. Ls Robin Doyle, Robert Davis

Sun, May 7, 2023. Hiking the Beautiful Lynn Woods on the North Shore. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. As Spring continues to blossom, join us for a loop hike in beautiful Lynn Woods. We will begin our hike on the Blue Trail and hike through Undercliff Path, have lunch/snacks at Steel Tower with a beautiful view of Boston, hike onto Stone Tower and continue down Boulder Path, to Union Rock, Dungeon Rock and past Breeds Pond to complete our loop. We will be hiking at an easy pace over roots, rocks and slab with numerous ups and downs to end our hike between 1:30pm and 2:00pm depending on the pace of the group. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed prior to the hike. L Margaret Griffin, CL Pam Richardson

Sun, May 7, 2023. Spring Warner Trail Hike #2, Wrentham. - registration required
8:45am-4:30pm. Join us on a 10 mile point-to-point serpentine trek through Wrentham Town & State Forest. See the Blue Hills, Boston skyline, & Patriots Stadium all from one spot. View Wrentham Center from on top of a former ski slope. Journey thru low wetlands on 7 wood bridges or the ‘rock gardens’. Directions sent to registered participants on Thurs, May 4. Ls Roy Wolfe, Laura Cerier

Sun, May 7, 2023. Let's Hike Beaver Brook Association Conservation Area, Hollis NH. - registration required
10:00am-2:30pm. The Beaver Brook Association manages over 2200 acres of land protecting habitat for wildlife and providing an extensive trail system through beautiful forests and wetlands. Our hike will begin at the Wildlife Pond Trailhead (Rte. NH-130W/Hollis NH), and we will follow the Wildlife Pond Trail around Wildlife Pond, which will provide us many opportunities to observe a variety of water fowl, and mammals such as beaver, muskrat, and otter. The migration season is at its peak with many species of birds either passing through or settling in to nest. From the Wildlife Pond Trail, we will connect with the Hatfield and Hidden Ponds Trails, and then onto the Rocky Ridge Trail. The Jeff Smith Trail that follows along the scenic Rocky Pond Brook will bring us back to the parking area. The many picturesque brooks in this conservation area are flowing full, and the spring peppers are singing adding to the feel of Spring. Expect to hike about 6-miles over relatively level terrain, except for the Rocky Ridge Trail, which require scrambling over rocks and boulders with some elevation gain. L Richard Lombard

Sat, May 13, 2023. Explore - Callahan State Park, Framingham. - registration required
9:00am-12:00pm. Callahan offers acres of open fields and ponds, along with miles of marked trails. The hike will be approximately 5.5 miles and 350 feet of elevation gain. This is a good opportunity to flex your legs where the pace will be moderate determined by the group. This is not a beginner hike as the trails have climbs with ups and downs on varied terrain. Meeting point and hiking-related information will be emailed to the participants before the hike. Ls Lisa Fleischman, Mala Krishnamurthy

Sat, May 13, 2023. Arnold Arboretum Walk, Jamaica Plain.
9:30am-12:45pm. Scenic, moderate 5-mile walk with many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. Bring lunch, water. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 miles. L Marc Hurwitz

Sat, May 13, 2023. Let's Hike Cleveland Farm State Forest/Ipswich MA. - registration required
10:30am-2:00pm. We will hike 4-5 miles along a section of the Bay Circuit Trail following trails that meander along eskers that are reminders of the last glacier that covered New England. Experience a relatively deep forest populated with oak, hickory, beech, hemlock and white pine. We will pass ponds created by the expanding beaver population. Occasionally, we may moderate our pace to enjoy the natural world of this splendid forest. Spring peepers should still be singing from nearby wetlands, and gray-tree frogs and American toads are beginning their breeding song. Many avian migrants are moving through the area, while some are settling in to nest. If that is not enough to pique your interest, how about the chance to stand in 3 towns simultaneously? We will begin the hike on the east-side of the forest near Hood Pond, Topsfield, MA. From I-95, take exit 76A and follow Rte. 97 about 1.0 mile; then take left onto Linebrook Road continuing about 0.7 miles to a pull-off area that is across from a CFSF gate. Be aware that when you first turn onto Linebrook Rd from Rte.97, you'll be in Topfield but the road soon becomes Boxford Rd and you are now in Ipswich. It you go beyond the trailhead and CFSF, you'll find Boxford Rd has become Linebrook Rd again. According to Google Maps, the address for this section of the forest is 1-59 Boxford Rd and the trailhead/gate is actually in Ipswich. By the way, Linebrook Rd crosses Rte. 1 in an east/west direction. And the trailhead is west of Rte. 1. L Richard Lombard

Sun, May 14, 2023. Hiking the Bay Circuit Trail from Harold Parker to Mary French Reservation, N. Andover and Andover. - registration required
9:45am-2:30pm. Join us for a beautiful spring hike on the BCT from Harold Parker thru Skug Reservation and finishing at Mary French Reservation. We will start on the BCT, then get on the Blue Trail to do a loop, then get back on the BCT to finish at Mary French. We will be spotting cars at Skug and Harold Parker (leaving cars at both locations). We will need possibly two more cars with a DCR parking pass besides mine for the shuttle over to HP. The hike will begin promptly at 10:00am. Arrive at meeting spot by 9:45am. We will hike at an easy pace to end the hike between 2:00 and 2:30pm depending on the pace of the group. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to confirmed participants prior to the hike. L Margaret Griffin

Sun, May 14, 2023. Lilac Fest Stroll at Rest-Stop-Ranch, Topsfield. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Happy Mother’s Day! Plan to enjoy smelling the lilacs with mom. Bring a picnic to enjoy at 1 of 3 private picnic areas. Reserve the morning session (10am-12pm) or afternoon session (12pm-2pm). Parking is limited. 50 Lilac Plants are wheelchair-accessible, along 0.5 mile paved trail system. The Lilac Nursery is wheelchair-accessible along the Forest Flower Trail (a woodland boardwalk). L Mary MacDonald, CL Melika Uter

Thurs, May 18, 2023. Nobscot Conservation Land and Tippling Rock (Evening Walk), Framingham and Sudbury. - registration required
6:00pm-7:30pm. Join us for a brisk moderate to moderate/fast walk as we wind our way through several of the conservation areas in Framingham and Sudbury, including Nobscot Conservation Land and the Nobscot Scout Reservation. The trip includes a climb up to the rocky crown of Tippling Rock with an elevation of 538 feet, it is the highest point in the town of Sudbury with views of Boston, Mount Monadnock and Wachusett Mountain. We'll cover just over 3 miles. The terrain is a mixture of rocky and rooty trail and some narrower forest paths. Plan to be out for 1.5 hours. Wear hiking boots, trail shoes, or sneakers with good treads. Be prepared for a possibly muddy trail. Bring layers appropriate for the weather and water. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants about 2 days prior to the walk. Steady rain cancels. Ls Amy Kelliher, Pam Richardson

Sat, May 20, 2023 11:30am - Sun, May 21, 2023 12:30pm. Blue Hills Beginner Backpack Trip. - registration required
This will be a one night local backpack at Blue Hills Reservation. We will hike around in the afternoon, set up camp, bear bag our food (while there aren’t any bears in the Blue Hills, we have to be aware of smaller animals like chipmunks!). We will cook our own dinners, then retire into our sleeping bags and tents for the evening. Don’t have everything you need? No worries, contact us anyways! We have some extra gear that be loaned out! Everything from large packs to sleeping bags and tents! Ls Michelle Devivo, Joanne Newton, John Schepis

Sat, May 20, 2023. Walden Woods, Concord.
11:00am-2:00pm. Moderate pace 5 mile walk along flat dirt roads, across grassy meadows, and through a hemlock forest. We are going down to Codman farm, to visit lamas, goats and pigs. From there, we will head over to Walden Pond, for a sit-down break on a stone wall, along the shore. We will do a short stroll on a beautiful country road. We may see miniature horses, grazing in one of the fields. There is a Donelan’s Market next to the parking lot, where we meet. They have outdoor tables and chairs. After the walk, if you would like, please join us for a lunch from Donelan’s (deli counter, sandwiches, bakery rolls, fruit and vegetables). Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot (drive to back of the lot, you will see us - parking is free on weekends). From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly

Sun, May 21, 2023. Hiking Beautiful Ravenswood Park on the North Shore, Gloucester. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Join us for a hike in beautiful Ravenswood Park in Gloucester. You will hiking over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots and whalebacks/slabs with numerous ups and downs. We will be hiking past beautiful Fernwood Lake, through Magnolia Swamp and experience a beautiful view of Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, plus hike past numerous glacial erratics. We will hike at an easy pace to end the hike around 2pm, depending on the pace of the group. The 2PM finish includes hiking the Boulder Trail, an option for those who wish to do it, otherwise the the hike will end around 1:15pm for those not hiking the Boulder Trail. (mileage approx 6 miles) Meeting spot, directions, and reminders will be e-mailed to confirmed participants. Ls Margaret Griffin, Pam Richardson

Wed, May 24, 2023. Harold Parker State Park, Andover. - registration required
The walk will take will take us over the river, through the woods, and by many ponds within Harold Parker State Forest in Andover MA. This will be a moderately fast walk of approximately 5 miles with minimal elevation (<500 feet). The terrain is mixed: roots, rocks and soft forest floor. Plan to be out 2-3 hours. Please bring layers of clothing appropriate for the weather, one liter of water and snack. The meeting location and any last minute information with be mailed to participants 2-3 days prior to the walk. Ls Amy Kelliher, Susan Stoll

Thurs, May 25, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons. - registration required
10:00am-1:00pm. This is the first in a series of 3 hikes in the beautiful Beverly Commons; one of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace, approx. 5+ miles, over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots, scree and whalebacks/slabs with a lot of ups and downs. A real workout in a beautiful location. The first hike will be approx. 3 hrs long. depending on the pace of the group. Each subsequent hike will will add an hour and become more strenuous due to the terrain. Inclement weather will cancel, as will temps in the 90’s. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to confirmed participants prior to the hike. Car pooling always encouraged. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Thurs, May 25, 2023. Lincoln & Concord Conservation Lands, Weekday. - registration required
9:30am. Join us mid-week for a brisk moderate/fast walk as we wind our way through several of the conservation areas in Lincoln and Concord, including Mt. Misery, Adams Woods, Wright Woods, and along the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay. We’ll cover just 6-7 miles with nearly 1000 feet elevation gain. The terrain is a mixture of rocky and rooty trail and wider forest paths. Plan to be out for 3.5-4.5 hours. Meeting location & any last minute details will be emailed to registered participants two to three days prior to the walk. Ls Amy Kelliher, Julie Huber

Tues, May 30, 2023. Hike Beautiful Mt. Agamenticus By The Ocean, York, ME. - registration required
10:00am-2:30pm. One can see it on a clear day from Halibut Point SP in Rockport and from its summit (692 ft) on a clear day one can see the Boston Skyline and beautiful Mt. Washington. Please join us for this beautiful 6-7 mile hike to the summit of Mt. Agamenticus, or Mt. A, as it is sometimes called. Mt A is a monadnock, an isolated hill of bedrock standing alone. We will be hiking at an easy pace to visit 2nd Hill and 1st Hill (the summit) to end our hike between 2:00pm and 2:30pm. Due to the construction of the new parking lot and rest rooms at the base of the mountain, parking is limited, as is the number of participants for this hike. Due to the limited parking, we will be meeting and car pooling up from the Park and Ride in Newburyport. Meeting place details and time regarding carpooling will be e-mailed to confirmed participants a few days before the hike. The hike itself will begin at 10:00. Inclement weather will cancel, as will temps in the 90’s. Visitors to Mt A are encouraged to place $2.00 in the park’s donation box. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Sat, June 3, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. This is the 2nd in a series of 3 hikes in the beautiful Beverly Commons. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace over varied terrain; strewn with rocks, roots, scree, whalebacks/slabs and a lot of ups and downs. A real workout in a beautiful location. The second hike will run between 3½-4 hrs long, depending on the pace of the group. Each hike adds an hour and becomes more strenuous due to the terrain covered. The hike might not be long, approx 7 miles, but stamina and endurance is needed, as is a good lunch, snacks (pack things that will not be affected by warm weather), and water. Moderate, but strenuous. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will sent to confirmed participants prior to the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Sat, June 3, 2023. Let's Explore the Blue Hills - Skyline from Buck Hill to Eliot Tower and More!. - registration required
10:00am-2:00pm. Would you like a challenging, fun, moderate/vigorous hike in the Blue Hills? We are going to explore Buck Hill and surrounding sections in the morning and go on to the North-South Skyline Loop after lunch. This hike will be 6 miles with 1600 feet of elevation gain and will have a moderate-fast pace (2+ miles/hour). Wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes because there are rocky, steep, and wobbly sections. Bring water, snacks, lunch and rain jacket (just in case). Also, poles are recommended. Inclement weather may cancel the hike. Group size is limited to 10 hikers plus the leader and co-leader. Trailhead location will be emailed to confirmed registrants. This is not a beginner's hike. Ls Barbara Lightizer, Hiroko Hardebeck

Sun, June 4, 2023. Jericho Town Forest and College Pond, Weston. - registration required
10:00am-12:00pm. Join us for a brisk moderate walk as we wind our way through fields, forest and wetlands of Weston’s Jericho Town Forest and College Pond. We’ll cover 3-4 miles. The terrain is a mixture of rocky and rooty trail and some narrower forest paths. Plan to be out for 2 hours. Be prepared for a possibly muddy trail. Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants about 2 days prior to the walk. Steady rain cancels. Optional: Visit to Dairy Joy (331 North Ave., Weston) for a sweet post hike treat! (Purchases at Dairy Joy are the registrant’s responsibility.) Ls Michelle Devivo, Pam Richardson

Tues, June 6, 2023. Hiking the Beverly Commons. - registration required
10:00am-3:00pm. This is the 3rd in a series of 3 hikes in the beautiful Beverly Commons. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Participants will be hiking at an easy pace over varied terrain strewn with rocks, roots, scree, whalebacks/slabs with a lot of ups and downs. A real work out in a beautiful location. This last hike could run between 4½-5 hrs depending on the pace of the group. As each hike got longer and more strenuous, this hike is the most strenuous. The hike is approx. 8 miles. Stamina, endurance, 2 liters of water and a good lunch, plus snacks are needed for this last hike. Moderate but strenuous. Meeting spot, directions and reminders will be e-mailed to confirmed participants prior to the hike. Ls Margaret Griffin, Barbara Amoroso

Special designations:
C = Conservation program
F = Great for first timers in activity area
N = New members especially welcome