Jan/Feb 2012 AMC Local Walks/Hikes
updated Sunday, January 15, 2012 11:35 AM

Hikes already approved for early January 2012 from Nov/Dec listings:

Sun, Jan 8. Blue Hills Ski/Hike, Canton, MA. (Hiking, Skiing-XC-Nordic) - approved Sept 10
Outdoors version: X-C ski or hike if no snow 6 mi. around Ponkapoag Pond, 10am-3pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Rte. 138, Canton, 0.7 mi. S of I-93/Rte. 128 Exit 2A. Call if weather questionable. Joint with FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Cross-country ski or hike if no snow 6 miles across golf course, down trails, and around Ponkapoag Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation, 10am-3pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Route 138, 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 (781-326-6585).

New hikes submitted for January/February 2012

Sat, Jan 7. Noanet Woodlands, Dover, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hilly-hike/snowshoe, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snack/water. Rte.95/128 exit19(Needham) 1.8mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte.135 for 1-block, L onto Chestnut St. 1.5mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. to pkg.lot on L at tennis courts. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: 5-mi. brisk, hilly hike/snowshoe through woods w/ponds and streams, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snack & water. From Rte. 95/128 exit 19 in Needham, take Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 for 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5 mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts just past Mill Farm barn. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Jan 8. Neponset River Greenway, Dorchester, MA. (Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 4-mi. snowshoe/walk, 9:45am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet-Hallet St. entr. to Pope John Paul II Park. Rte.93N, take exit11(11B from Rte.93S) to Granite Ave., N over Neponset River, immediate R on Hilltop St., R under bridge into lot. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. snowshoe/walk including riverside pathway, waterfall, historic mills, 9:45am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet at Hallet St. entr. to Pope John Paul II Park. From Rte. 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Rte. 93S) to Granite Ave., N over Neponset River, immediate R on Hilltop St., R under bridge into pkg. lot. No reg. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Jan 14. Emerald Necklace, Boston, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 13
Outdoors Version: 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 (617-282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Jan 15. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (Hiking) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 7mi. hilly-wander 9:30am-3:30pm. Meet->Peabody Mill Environmental Center. From Nashua, NH, Rte.3 exit7, 101A W to junction 101E(7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. 5.7mi->left on Horace Greeley Rd; 0.4mi->left on Brook Rd. 1.4mi to pkg. (Traction devices; snowshoes?) Uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: A 7 mile quiet, hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm through varied woodlands on well maintained trails. Meet by Peabody Mill Environmental Center, Brook Rd, Amherst, NH. From Nashua, NH, Rte. 3 exit 7, 101A W to junction 101 E (7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. Turn left after 5.7mi on Horace Greeley Rd, left again 0.4mi on Brook Rd. Go 1.4mi to pkg at dead end. Traction devices and/or snowshoes may be necessary! No advance reservation required. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Mon, Jan 16. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (XC-Ski, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Walk or moderate cross-country ski. Bring boots/water/lunch. 10:00am. Wedgmere RR Sta. From Rte.93 exit33(Medford). S. Border Rd.W 2.2mi. Mystic Valley Pkwy. 0.9mi., R Bacon St. , under tracks, L to pkg. lot. Contact for conditions. Storm cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10 pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10 pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Mon, Jan 16. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am-2:00pm 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am-2:00pm 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Thurs, Jan 19. Slide Program, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. (Photography, Social Events, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Sicily had been a province of every Mediterranean state from ancient Greece to France until Garibaldi's revolution formed Italy. All left ruins still there to see. Presenter: Stan Solomon. 12:30pm, Cabot Aud., 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. Local Walks Committee (617-786-8850, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: Sicily had been a province of every Mediterranean state from ancient Greece to France until Garibaldi's revolution formed Italy. They all left ruins that are still there to see. Presented by Stan Solomon. 12:30pm, Cabot Aud., 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. Local Walks Committee.

Sat, Jan 21. Middlesex Fells, Malden, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 13
Outdoors version: Hike to cliff-top views/frozen waterfall, 10am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Washington St. side Oak Grove T station. From Rte.93 exit32 Medford, E Rte.60 1.2mi., L Highland Ave. 0.5mi., R Glenwood St. 0.6mi., L Wash. St. 0.1mi. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Jan 22. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - changed Nov 14
Outdoors version: 4 mi. walk to view the trees without leaves. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Arborway, 1:00pm. Storm cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: 4 mi. walk to view the trees without leaves. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Arborway, 1:00pm. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, Jan 22. Blue Hills, Quincy, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Snowshoe 6-mi. mod. ter./hike if no snow, 10am-3pm. Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 Quincy, go S 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or I-93/Rt. 128, Exit 6 Braintree, go N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Snowshoe 6 miles in the Blue Hills Reservation over moderate terrain or hike in hilly areas if no snow, 10 am-3 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 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. Call if weather questionable. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Sat, Jan 28. Duxbury Beach, Duxbury, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 8mi. hike along shore to Gurnet Light, return via road, 10:00am-2:00pm. From Rte.3 exit11, take Rte.14 E to end, L onto Washington St. R onto Powder Point Ave. 1mi. Lot on R before Powder Point Bridge. Storm cancels. L Ann Landers (617-786-8850, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: 8 mi. hike along shore to Gurnet Light, return via road, 10:00am-2:00pm. From Rte. 3 exit 11, take Rte. 14 E to end, L onto Washington St. R onto Powder Point Ave. 1 mi. Lot on R before Powder Point Bridge. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Ann Landers. [Judy Praznik will substitute for Ann Landers]

Sat, Jan 28. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 13
Outdoors version: Two-part L's choice hike, 9:45am-12:00pm and 12:15-2:30pm. Length/route depend on conditions. Bring lunch if doing both parts. From Rte.93/128 exit3 (Houghton's/Ponkapoag) N 0.5mi. to stop sign, R Hillside St. 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Two part Leader's Choice hike, 9:45am-12:00pm and 12:15-2:30pm. Length and route depend on conditions. Bring lunch if doing both parts. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghton's/Ponkapoag) go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Call if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Jan 29. Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Explore trails around Wayside Inn/Memorial Forest Reservation. Enjoy hot cider at historic Wayside Inn pub afterwards. Meet at Wayside Inn, Sudbury pkg.lot at 1:00pm. Rte.128N take exit26(Rte.20) W for 11mi, right on Wayside Inn Rd. Parking is on left. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com). [New members][First timers]
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com). [New members][First timers]

Sat, Feb 4. Stony Brook Reservation, West Roxbury Woods, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Hike to Turtle Pond, glacial formations & Bald Hill w/view, 1:00-4:00pm. From jct. of Washington St., W. Roxbury Pkwy. & Enneking Pkwy., go S on Enneking Pkwy. 1.3mi. to stop sign, L 0.3mi. to pkg. lot on R. Storm cancels. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721).
Web version: Hike to Turtle Pond, glacial formations & Bald Hill w/view, 1:00-4:00pm. 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).

Sat, Feb 4. Cambridge Parks & Greenways, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 13
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway & Harvard, 9:45am-12:45pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway & Harvard, 9:45am-12:45pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. Call if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Feb 5. Marblehead Light and Castle Rock, Marblehead, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 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 Ave. to Devereux Beach pkg. lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarachef@aol.com).
Web version: 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 Ave. to Devereux Beach pkg. lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarachef@aol.com).

Sun, Feb 5. Annual Soupe de Poisson Hike, Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: In honor Mead Bradner, 5-mi. hike. Variety of trails, some steep. 12-4:30pm. Bring cup/spoon, $1.50 for hot chowder. Registration required. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671 7-9pm, jgoyea@hotmail.com), Loretta O'Brien (781-784-6971, lorettaso@aol.com).
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Registration required. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), Loretta O'Brien (781-784-6971, lorettaso@aol.com).

Sun, Feb 5. Pond Meadow, Braintree, MA. (Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 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) exit17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7mi., R (Middle St) 0.7mi., L (Liberty St), immediate R into lot.Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk/snowshoe. 9:45am-12pm. Bring snack/water/hiking poles/sturdy footwear/traction devices/snowshoes. Meet Braintree lot. Rte3 S (past Braintree split) exit17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7mi., R (Middle St) 0.7mi., L (Liberty St), immediate R into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Feb 11. Charles River in Winter, Cambridge, Watertown, MA. (Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Moderately fast-paced walk along river in Cambridge, Watertown, Arsenal-on-the-Charles. Bring lunch/water. Storm cancels. Limit 10. Registration required. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Moderately fast-paced walk along river in Cambridge, Watertown, Arsenal-on-the-Charles. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Limited to 10. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Registration required. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, Feb 11. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike around Wolcott/Tucker hills w/shorter option, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/winter footwear/traction devices. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte.93/128 exit3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi.- lot on R. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 2/10. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. hike around Wolcott, Tucker hills w/shorter option, 10:00am-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 2/10. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Feb 12. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH, Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L (Rte. 101W ramp) 5mi., continue N(cross Rte.101A), over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. traction devices/snowshoes? Uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. lollypop route along picturesque stream past waterfalls, cascades, along ledges & hilly forest terrain, 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH go W on Rte. 101A toward Milford 7 mi., L onto Rte. 101 W ramp toward Wilton, NH 5 mi., continue N thru light (cross Rte. 101A) over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8 mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5 mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Depending on weather traction devices and/or snowshoes may be necessary! Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Thurs, Feb 16. Slide program - Hawaii, the Aloha State. (Photography, Social Events, Walks) - approved Nov 6, changed Dec 27
Outdoors version: Visit beautiful Labrador! Program presented by Corinne Waite at 12:30pm, AMC's Cabot Auditorium, 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown-bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. Local Walks Committee (617-786-8850, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: Visit beautiful Labrador! Program presented by Corinne Waite at 12:30pm, AMC's Cabot Auditorium, 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown-bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. Local Walks Committee.

Sat, Feb 18. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (Instruction-Skill, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk focusing on plant ID & fun natural history, 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk focusing on plant ID & fun natural history, 9:30am-12:30pm. 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 19. Blue Hills, Quincy, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Snowshoe/hike if no snow 6mi. in remote Chickatawbut section, 10am-3pm. Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 Quincy, go S 0.6mi. on Willard. Or I-93/Rt. 128 Exit 6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Snowshoe 6 miles in the Chickatawbut section, the most remote area of the Blue Hills Reservation. Will hike in hilly areas if no snow, 10 am-3 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 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. Call if weather questionable. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Mon, Feb 20. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond, Canton, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Moderately paced 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am-2:00pm. 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 2/18. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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 2/18. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Feb 25. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 5-mi. snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. 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).
Web version: 5-mi. snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Claire Braye.

Sun, Feb 26. Minute Man National Park, Lexington, MA. (Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Walk/snowshoe (recent snow). Meet at Fiske Hill. 128 to Route 2A W. You should see sign for Minute Man National Park, Go in direction of national park, but park in lot off 2A Fiske Hill. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com). [New members][First timers]
Web version: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Walk, snowshoe if recent snow. Meet at Fiske Hill In Lexington off Route 2A. 128 to Route 2A W. You should see a sign for Minute Man National Park. Go in direction of the national park, but park in lot off of 2A Fiske Hill. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com). [New members][First timers]

Sun, Feb 26. Sandy Pond, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Nov 14
Outdoors version: Moderate snowshoe/hike around pond. 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch. Snowshoes/traction devices required if necessary. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Storm cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Moderate snowshoe/hike around pond. 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch and winter footwear. Snowshoes/traction devices required as conditions warrant. Meet at Lincoln RR Station. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, Mar 3. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: Brisk 8-mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte.3 exit14, take Rte.228N towards Hingham 4mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3mi. to Visitor Ctr. lot. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 3/4. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Mar 4. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Houghton's section hike w/variety of trails, several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-3:30pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 3, go N to stop sign (Hillside St.), R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Joint w/FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Seven-mile hike in the Houghton section of the Blue Hills Reservation on a variety of trails with several views and lunch on Buck Hill, 10 am-3:30 pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, go north to the stop sign at Hillside Street and turn right. Go 0.2 miles to the lot on the right. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, Mar 10. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (Walks) - approved Nov 6
Outdoors version: 4 mi. walk to enjoy a variety of trees and plants. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Arborway. Time 10:00am. Possible trip to Doyle's after the walk. L Ann Landers (617-786-8850 until 9 pm, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: 4 mi. walk to enjoy a variety of trees and plants. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Arborway. Time 10:00am. Possible trip to Doyle's after the walk. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Ann Landers.

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