Sun, Jan 2. Weir Hill, North Andover.
Outdoors description: Hike 9-11am. Bring water/snacks/boots. From Rte. 93, Rte. 125N 7.3mi., L on Rte. 114W. R on Rte. 125 0.2 mi. R at lights 0.6 mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge). R at fork, 0.2 mi. At Old N. Andover Center go 0.1 mi. L onto Stevens St. 0.8 mi. to entrance. Storm cancels.
Web description: Short hike to summit of Weir Hill, Trustees of Res. double drumlin with beautiful view of the Merrimack Valley. 9-11am. Bring water, snacks & hiking boots. From Rte. 93, take Rte. 125 N 7.3 mi., L on Rte. 114 W. R on Rte. 125 0.2 mi. Turn R at lights 0.6 mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge Place). R at fork, 0.2 mi. At Old North Andover Center go straight 0.1 mi. Turn L on Stevens St. 0.8 mi. to entrance on R. Storm cancels. L Richard Soo Hoo (richsoohoo@aol.com, 978-470-2293).
Sat, Jan 8. Blue Hills, Quincy. Difficult 6 mi. hike/snowshoe through hilly, remote areas, 10am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit 8 in Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte. 93/128 exit 6 in Braintree, go N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T sta. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Sat, Jan 8. Lynn Woods, Lynn. 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. No Reg. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Sun, Jan 9. Hale Reservation, Westwood. Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1-3pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels.
Web/Mud description includes: No dogs, non-AMC members $1. Wear traction device on boots if conditions warrant. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Sun, Jan 9. Blue Hills, Canton. XC ski, or hike if there is no snow. Travel 6 miles across a golf course, down trails, and around Ponkapoag Pond in Blue Hills Reservation. If no snow, we will hike over the infamous horse bridge which has recently reopened. From 10:00am-3:00pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course on Route 138 in Canton, 0.7 miles south of I-93/Route 128 Exit 2A. Call if weather is questionable. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Steve Olanoff.
Sat, Jan 15. Lynn Woods, Lynn. 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. No Reg. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Sat, Jan 15. Emerald Necklace, Boston. 6-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, Olmsted Park, SW Corridor Park, ending at Copley Sq., 12:15-3:15pm. Bring snack. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com, 617-282-3182 to 10pm).
Sun, Jan 16. Arnold Arboretum. 10-11:30am guided walk off path up hills by Arboretum volunteer. Park on Arborway or take train to Forest Hills. Meet Arboretum Visitors Center, Arborway, Jamaica Plain. Hot drinks in JP afterwards. Call only if ice or rain. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).
Sun, Jan 16. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. 10am-2pm. 6-mi. walk. Winter hiking shoes and snow shoes advised. Bring water, lunch and something warm to drink. From Rte. 95 exit 57 in Newburyport, take Rte. 113 W 0.7 mi., R on Hoyt's/Gypsy Lane. to lot on R at end, $2 pkg. fee. L Charles Annesi (wdoilrag90@yahoo.com; 781-801-0593).
Mon, Jan 17. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am–2pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No e-mail after 1/14.
Web/Mud description includes: No dogs, non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Mon, Jan 17. Middlesex Fells, Medford.
Outdoor description: Walk/moderate cross-country ski. Bring boots/water/lunch. 10am. Wedgmere RR Sta. From Rte. 93 exit 33 (Medford), S. Border Rd. W 2.2 mi. Mystic Valley Pkwy. 0.9mi., R Bacon St., under tracks, L to pkg. lot. Contact for conditions. Storm cancels.
Web/Mud description: Walk or moderate cross-country ski depending on conditions. Bring boots plus - contact for conditions, water and lunch. Meet at Wedgmere RR Sta. at 10am. From Rte. 3, take Church St. E 0.3 mi., R on Bacon St. 0.4 mi. to pkg. lot on Mystic Valley Pkwy. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, take S. Border Rd. W 2.2 mi., then Mystic Valley Pkwy. 0.9 mi., R on Bacon St., under tracks to pkg. lot on L. Storm cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 to 10 pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
[Betsy wants directions changed in the future to read "L under tracks". Perhaps best to have "R on Bacon St. 0.9mi., under tracks to lot on L".]
Sat, Jan 22. Habitat Audubon Sanctuary, Belmont. Slow paced nature walk through forest/field, focusing on plant ID/fun natural history. 9:00am-12noon. From Rte. 2, Exit 59 go west on Rte. 60/Pleasant St. 0.6mi. R into Clifton St., First L on Fletcher Rd., bear L at fork, next L on Juniper Rd. 0.2 mi. to sanctuary (10 Juniper). Steady rain, heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Sat, Jan 22. Middlesex Fells, Malden. Hike to cliff-top views & frozen waterfall, 10am-2:15pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford, go E on Rte. 60 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., R into T sta. lot or park on street. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com, 617-282-3182 to 10pm).
Sun, Jan 23. Mt. Watatic, Ashburnham.
Outdoors description: Mod/stren. 5-mi. summit hike. Bring lunch/water/boots; traction devices/winter gear req'd. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9am for carpool. Rte. 95/128 exit 28. Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3 mi. R before tracks to RR Sta. Storm cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Web/Mud description: Mod. to stren. 5-mi. hike to open summit with good views. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots & warm clothing; some winter gear may be req'd. Meet 9am for carpool at Lincoln RR station. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3 mi. to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Sun, Jan 23. Blue Hills, Quincy. Snowshoe 6-mi. mod. ter./hike if no snow, 10:00am-3:00pm. Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or I-93/Rte. 128, Exit 6 Braintree, go N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. L Steve Olanoff.
Tues, Jan 25. Great Streets of Cambridge.
Outdoors description: Leisurely 4-mi. walk. Historic Harvard, Porter Sq, Huron Village , 6:30-8:30pm. Bring snack. Meet outside Brattle Theatre. From Harvard Sq. T Stop, 1 block W on Eliot Street; R on Brattle Street (theatre on left). Storm cancels.
Web/Mud description: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares and Huron Village, 6:30-8:30pm. Bring snack. Meet outside of Brattle Theatre (lower level). From Harvard Square T Stop, go 1 block west on Eliot Street; take right on Brattle Street (theatre is on the left). Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. Wear appropriate footwear for conditions. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Sat, Jan 29. Snowshoe/Hike Sudbury, MA. Explore trails around the Wayside Inn and Memorial Forest Reservation. Enjoy hot cider at the historic Wayside Inn pub afterwards. Meet at The Wayside Inn, Sudbury parking lot at 1:00pm, Rte. 20 off Rte. 128. Directions: Rte. 128 N take exit 26 (Rte. 20) W for 11 miles, right on Wayside Inn Rd. Parking is on the left. Registration required. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).
Sun, Jan 30. Blue Hills, Milton. Moderate 5-6 mile snowshoe/hike Houghton's Pond Section. 10:00am–2:30pm. Bring lunch and winter footwear. Snowshoes/traction devices required as conditions warrant. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5 mi. to stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Storm cancels. No Reg. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Sun, Jan 30. Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover.
Outdoors description: 10am-2pm. 6-mi. hike. Mostly flat terrain, some rocky. Bring traction devices/snowshoes, water/lunch/warm drink. Rte. 93 Exit 41 (Wilmington). Rte. 125N, 2.8 mi. R at State Police Station (Harold Parker Rd.) 1.4 mi to end, pkg. lot directly in front. Heavy snow cancels.
Web/Mud description: 10am-2pm. 6-mi. hike to quarry, Berry Pond, Sterns pond and other points of interest. Mostly flat terrain, some rocky areas. Winter hiking shoes and snow shoes advised. Bring water, lunch and something warm to drink. From Rte. 93 take Exit 41 in Wilmington. Take 125N, 2.8 mi. R at the State Police Station onto Harold Parker Rd. Go 1.4 mi to end, pkg. lot is directly in front of you. Heavy snow cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Charles Annesi (wdoilrag90@yahoo.com; 781-801-0593).
Sat, Feb 5. Stony Brook Reservation, West Roxbury Woods. Hike to Turtle Pond, glacial formations & Bald Hill w/view, 1-4pm. From jct. of Washington St., W. Roxbury Pkwy. & Enneking Pkwy., go S on Enneking Pkwy. 1.3 mi. to stop sign, L 0.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721).
Sun, Feb 6. Marblehead Light and Castle Rock, Marblehead. Approx. 4-mi. walk from Deveraux Beach to Castle Rock & Marblehead Light w/optional hot chocolate after, 12:30-3:30pm. Take Rte. 114 from Salem or Rte. 129 from Swampscott, R on Ocean St. to Devereux Beach pkg. lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (sarachef@aol.com; 781-620-1014).
Sun, Feb 6. Annual Soupe de Poisson Hike, Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors description: In honor Mead Bradner, 5-mi. hike. Variety of trails, some steep. 12-4:30pm. Bring cup/spoon, $1.50 - hot chowder. Reg. req'd.
Web/Mud description: In honor of Mead Bradner, 5-mi. hike on variety of trails, some steep, incl. Skyline Trail w/views. 12-4:30pm. Bring cup, spoon and $1.50 for hot chowder. Reg. req'd. Ls Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, 6-9pm; jgoyea@hotmail.com) & Loretta O'Brien (781-784-6971).
Sun, Feb 6. Pond Meadow, Braintree. Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk/snowshoe. 9:45am-12pm. Bring snack/water/hiking poles/sturdy footwear/traction devices/snowshoes. Meet Braintree lot. Rte. 3 S (past Braintree split) exit 17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7 mi., R (Middle St.) 0.7 mi., L (Liberty St.), immediate R into lot. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web/Mud description: Easy to moderate 4-mi. walk/snowshoe through scenic woods and meadows and along pond, 9:45am-12pm. Bring snack, water, hiking poles & sturdy footwear. Meet at the Braintree lot. From SE Expressway go S to Braintree split, keep left at split onto Rt 3 S for 1.8 mi., R at exit 17 down ramp to traffic circle, 3rd right onto Union Street east for 0.7 mi., R onto Middle Street for 0.7 mi., L at Liberty Street, immediate R into lot. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Sat, Feb 12. Blue Hills, Milton. 6-mi. hike around Wolcott, Tucker hills w/shorter option, 10am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/winter footwear/traction devices. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 2/11. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Sat, Feb 12. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. Slow paced nature walk focusing on plant ID & fun natural history, 1-4pm. From Rte. 93 exit 33 rotary, follow S. Border Rd. towards Winchester 2 mi. to Long Pond lot on R. Parking limited; arrive early. Heavy rain or snow cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Sun, Feb 13. Blue Hills, Quincy. Snowshoe/hike if no snow 6 mi. in remote Chickatawbut section, 10:00am-3:00pm. Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard. Or I-93/Rte. 128 Exit 6 Braintree, N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. L Steve Olanoff.
Sat, Feb 19. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. 10am–2pm. 6-mi walk. Winter Hiking shoes and snow shoes advised. Bring water, lunch and something warm to drink. From Rte. 95 exit 57 in Newburyport, take Rte. 113 W 0.7 mi., R on Hoyt's/Gypsy Lane. to lot on R at end, $2 pkg. fee. L Charles Annesi (wdoilrag90@yahoo.com; 781-801-0593).
Sat, Feb 19. Cambridge Parks & Greenways. 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway & Harvard, 9:15am-12:30pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com, 617-282-3182 to 10pm).
Sun, Feb 20. Wachusetts Mt., Princeton.
Outdoors description: Mod/stren. 7-mi. summit hike. Bring lunch/water/boots; traction devices/winter gear req'd. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9am for carpool. Rte. 95/128 exit 28. Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3 mi. R before tracks to RR Sta. Storm cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Web/Mud description: Mod. to stren. 7-mi. hike to open summit with good views. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots & warm clothing; some winter gear may be req'd. Meet 9am for carpool at Lincoln RR station. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3 mi. to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Sun, Feb 20. Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover.
Outdoors description: 10am-2pm. 6-mi. hike. Mostly flat terrain, some rocky. Bring traction devices/snowshoes, water/lunch/warm drink. Rte. 93 Exit 41 (Wilmington). Rte. 125N, 2.8mi. R at State Police Station (Harold Parker Rd.) 1.4 mi to end, pkg. lot directly in front. Heavy snow cancels.
Web/Mud description: 10am-2pm. 6-mi. hike to quarry, Berry Pond, Sterns pond and other points of interest. Mostly flat terrain, some rocky areas. Winter hiking shoes and snow shoes advised. Bring water, lunch and something warm to drink. From Rte. 93 take Exit 41 in Wilmington. Take 125N, 2.8 mi. R at the State Police Station onto Harold Parker Rd. Go 1.4 mi. to end, pkg. lot is directly in front of you. Heavy snow cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Charles Annesi (wdoilrag90@yahoo.com; 781-801-0593).
Mon, Feb 21. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. Moderately paced 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am-2pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No e-mail after 2/11. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).
Sat, Feb 26. Blue Hills, Milton. Two part L's choice hike, 9:45am-12:00noon and 12:15-2:30pm. Length & route depend on conditions. Bring lunch if doing both parts. 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. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com, 617-282-3182 to 10pm).
Sun, Feb 27. Powisset Farm, Dover.
Outdoors description: Historic farm, woodlands. Easy walk. 1-3pm. Rte. I-95/128, Exit 16B. Rte. 109W for almost 1 mi. R on Dover Rd. Follow for 2.5 mi. L into farm (after gray barn). Meet pkg. lot near main barn.
Web description: Easy walking through meadows and crop lands on 100+ acre Trustees of Reservations historic farm and parts of Hale and Noanet Woodlands, 1-3pm. From I-95/Rte. 128: take Exit 16B (Rte. 109 West). Follow for less than 1 mile and take a right on Dover Rd. Follow for 2.5 miles. Take left into farm immediately after big gray barn. Meet at parking lot near main barn, close to street. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Sat, Mar 5. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. Brisk 8-mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water & sturdy footgear. From Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228 N towards Hingham 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3 mi. to Visitor Ctr. lot. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 3/4. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Sat, Mar 5. Blue Hills, Milton. 5-mi. snowshoe or hike, 11am. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320; cbraye57@comcast.net).
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