January-February 2014 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:14 AM

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Wed, Jan 1, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Sept 1 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. From Rte.95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4mi. From Rte.1, take Walnut St. exit, 2mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 5 miles, L's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Jan 4, 2014. Weston Conservation Land. (Walks, Hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte.95/128 exit26 (Waltham), take Rte.20E 1.0mi., L onto Rte.117W 1.6mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N.Sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock , 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte. 95/128 exit 26 in Waltham , take Rte. 20 E 1 mi., L onto Rte. 117 W 1.6 mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N. Sta. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Jan 5, 2014. Blue Hills, Canton. (hiking, XC skiing) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: X-C ski 6mi., or hike 8mi. if no snow, around Ponkapoag Pond, 10am-3pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Rt. 138, Canton, 0.7 mi. S of I-93/Rt. 128 Exit 2A. Call if weather questionable. Joint with FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585; olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Cross-country ski 6 miles, or hike up to 8 miles if no snow, across golf course, down trails, and around Ponkapoag Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation, 10 am-3 pm. 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).

Sun, Jan 5, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, Instruction) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk-Bellevue Pond area-focusing on plant ID/fun/interesting natural history of evergreens and other easily recognizable winter plants. 9:30am-12:30pm. Rte 93 to Exit 33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester and continue a couple of hundred yards to Bellevue Pond Parking Lot on right. Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain/heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in the Bellevue Pond area focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history of evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Rte 93 to Exit 33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester and continue a couple of hundred yards to Bellevue Pond Parking Lot on right. Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Tues, Jan 7, 2014. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Jan 11, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Nov 13 with map
Outdoors version: 10:30-noon brisk walk off trail with stops at interesting trees. Meet outside Visitors Center, Arborway, Jamaica Plain park on Arborway or T to Forest Hills. Visitors Center closed until noon. Rain or sleet cancels. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10:30-noon brisk walk off trail with stops at interesting trees. Meet outside Visitors Center, Arborway, Jamaica Plain park on Arborway or T to Forest Hills. Visitors Center closed until noon. Rain or sleet cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sat, Jan 11, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - checked, date changed Nov 13
Outdoors version: 6-mi non-beginner hike. 10:00am-2:30pm. Lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St. side Oak Grove T. Rte.93 exit32->Rte.60 E(1.2mi.), L on Highland Ave.(0.5mi.), R on Glenwood St.(0.6mi.), L on Wash. St.(0.1mi.), R into T lot(fee) or street park. Severe weather->email. Snow->traction devices. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. 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., R into T sta. lot (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Jan 12, 2014. J Harry Rich State Forest, Groton. (walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - checked
Outdoors version: This area features low-lying woods and great views of the Nashua River, including where the river has shifted leaving slow-flowing areas frequented by wildlife. Meet 1:00pm across from where Common St. ends at Nod Rd., 42.6299N 71.5795W. About two hours. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: This area features low-lying woods and great views of the Nashua River, including where the river has shifted leaving slow-flowing areas frequented by wildlife. Meet 1:00pm across from where Common St. ends at Nod Rd., 42.6299N 71.5795W. About two hours. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734).

Sun, Jan 12, 2014. Powisett Farm, Dover. (walks, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Snowshoe/walk, thru open meadows, 1-3pm. Meet at grey barn. I-95/128 to Exit 16B ( Rt.109 W.) 1mi. R onto Dover Road, becomes Powisett Road. 2.5mi. to Powisett Farm on left. Trustees of Reservation property. Rain cancels. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Web version: Snowshoe/walk, thru meadows, 1-3pm. Meet at grey barn. I-95/Rt. 128 Exit 16B to Rt. 109W for 1 mi., then R on Dover Rd. becomes Powisett Road. 2.5 mi. to Powisett Farm on left. Trustees of Reservation property. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324).

Sat, Jan 18, 2014. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking) - approved Nov 11 with map - postponed to Feb 22 due to weather
Outdoors version: 6.5-mile moderate, non-beginner hike. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Rocky terrain, some steep hills with views. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill w/great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices if snow. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com). [This hike was originally scheduled on Jan 19 and postponed due to weather.]

Sun, Jan 19, 2014. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: Hilly 6mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. From Rte.128 exit 32 merge on Rte 3N for 1.5mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte 62) toward Bedford for 0.6mi, turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot 0.3mi at dead end. Rain-cancels. L. Mark Levine 781/275-2143 until 9 pm, (trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Very hilly 6-mi. wander through various conservation & municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet at the new Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA. From Rte.128 exit 32 merge on Rte 3N for 1.5mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte 62) toward Bedford for 0.6mi, turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L. Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Jan 19, 2014. Mt. Watatic, Ashburnham. (hiking) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Mod/stren. 5-mi. summit hike. Bring lunch/water/boots; traction devices/winter gear req'd. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9:00am for carpool. Rte.95/128 exit 28. Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. R before tracks to RR Sta. Storm cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous 5-mile hike to open summit with good views. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots, and warm clothing. Some winter gear may be required. Meet at 9:00am for carpool at Lincoln RR Station. I-95/Route 128 Exit 28 to Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles, to the end. Left onto Lincoln Road, and travel 1.3 miles to the RR station parking on the right before the tracks. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647).

Mon, Jan 20, 2014. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30 a.m-2 pm Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30 a.m-2 pm Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, Jan 20, 2014. Statues of Boston. (walks) - approved Nov 13 with map
Outdoors version: 10:30-noon. Meet Starbucks, corner of Beacon and Charles to walk the statues of Comm Ave, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, North End. Rain or sleet cancels. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10:30-noon. Meet Starbucks, corner of Beacon and Charles to walk the statues of Comm Ave, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, North End. Rain or sleet cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sat, Jan 25, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Aug 31 with map, Leader changed Jan 10
Outdoors version: 5-mile snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3,head north to stop sign at Hillside Street, then turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right.Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com). [Marc Hurwitz will substitute for Claire Braye.]
Web version: 5-mile snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, head north to stop sign at Hillside Street, then turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right.Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com). [Marc Hurwitz will substitute for Claire Braye.]

Sun, Jan 26, 2014. Blue Hills, Quincy. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 13 with map
Outdoors version: Snowshoe/hike if no snow mod. terrain 6-7mi., 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 Eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation over moderate terrain, or hike 7 miles 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).

Sun, Jan 26, 2014. Wayside Inn/Memorial Forest Reservation, Sudbury. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Explore trails around Wayside Inn/Memorial Forest Reservation. Hot cider at historic Wayside Inn pub afterwards. Meet at The Wayside Inn pkg lot at 1:00pm. Rte.95/12 N take exit26(Rte.20) W for 11mi., right on Wayside Inn Rd. Pkg on left. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Explore trails around Wayside Inn/Memorial Forest Reservation. Hot cider at historic Wayside Inn pub afterwards. Meet at The Wayside Inn pkg lot at 1:00pm. Rte.95/12 N take exit26 (Rte.20) W for 11mi., right on Wayside Inn Rd. Pkg on left. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sat, Feb 1, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, Instruction) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Evergreens/other easily recognizable winter plants. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30. Rte93 to Exit33. At Rotary go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester. Two miles to Long Pond Parking Lot on right (Opposite #532 South Border Rd). Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 12:30 - 3:30. Rte 93 to Exit 33. At Rotary go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester. Two miles to Long Pond Parking Lot on right (Opposite #532 South Border Rd). Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Feb 1, 2014. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 8 mile hike 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte.3 Exit14 to Rte.228N toward Hingham, 4mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3mi. to visitor center pkg. lot Email if severe weather. Snow->bring traction devices/snow shoes. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8 mile. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center pkg. lot Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices/snow shoes if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Feb 2, 2014. Annual Soupe de Poisson Hike, Blue Hills. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11
Outdoors version: Walk in honor of Meade Bradner. 12:30pm short hike at Blue Hills then hot fish chowder. Bring $2.00/cup/spoon. Registration required. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671; jgoyea@hotmail.com), L Loretta O'Brien (781-784-6971; lorettaso@aol.com), CL Corinne Waite.
Web version: Walk in honor of Meade Bradner. We meet at 12:30pm at the Blue Hills for a short hike then walk into Ponkapoag Camp for hot fish chowder. Bring $2.00, a cup and a spoon. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Registration required. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671), L Loretta O'Brien (781-784-6971), CL Corinne Waite.

Sun, Feb 2, 2014. Pond Meadow, Braintree. (walks, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk/snowshoe. 9:45a.m.-12p.m. 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. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk/snowshoe. 9:45a.m.-12p.m. 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 (781-864-1732).

Sat, Feb 8, 2014. Blue Hills, Quincy. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 13 with map - checked
Outdoors version: Snowshoe/hike if no snow 6-7mi. 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 7 miles 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).

Sun, Feb 9, 2014. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - checked, date changed Nov 13
Outdoors version: Moderate 5-mi. hike around Ponkapoag Pond, 12:30-3:30pm. Bring snack/winter footwear. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. Storm cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate 5-mi. hike around Ponkapoag Pond, 12:30-3:30pm. Bring snack/winter footwear. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sun, Feb 9, 2014. Groton Place To Surrendon Farms, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - checked
Outdoors version: We'll start at the popular "dog park", but explore lesser-known gems beyond. Hiking along the scenic Nashua River/upland forest/open fields. Meet 1:00pm at the entrance to Groton Place on Rte.225 just east of Nashua River. About 2-3 hours, 42.6048N 71.5960W. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: We'll start at the popular "dog park", but explore the lesser-known gems beyond. Includes hiking along the scenic Nashua River, but also varied upland forest and open fields. About 2-3 hours. Meet 1:00pm at the entrance to Groton Place on Route 225 just east of the Nashua River, 42.6048N 71.5960W. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734).

Sat, Feb 15, 2014. Neponset River Greenway, Milton Hill. (walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mi walk w/snack, 9:30am-12:15pm. Meet HalletSt entrance Pope John PaulII Park. Rte.93N, take exit11(Rte.93S->11B) to GraniteAve, north over Neponset River, immediate right on HilltopSt, right under bridge into pkg.lot. Severe weather->email. Snow->bring traction devices/snow shoes. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. 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. E-mail if severe weather. Bring traction devices/snow shoes if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Feb 16, 2014. Borderland State Park, No. Easton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map; Leader changed Jan 10
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike. 10:00am. Visitors Center. Rte.95S(towards Providence), exit10. L at end of ramp; 2-3mi. to lights(Sharon Center), thru intersection, bear right onto Pond St. Continue 1.5mi. to rotary. Halfway around rotary onto Massapoag Ave. 3mi. to entrance. Rain/storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com). [Mike Tuohey will substitute for Claire Braye.]
Web version: Hike 5 mi. on a variety of trails. Meet at 10:00am at the Visitors Center with appropriate footwear for the conditions. Bring water and snack. Take Rte. 95 south (towards Providence), exit 10 (Sharon, Walpole and Coney Street). L at the end of the ramp; follow this road, two or three mi. to the traffic lights in Sharon Center. Go straight thru this intersection and immediately bear right onto Pond St. Follow Pond St. for 1.5 mi. until you come to a traffic rotary. Go half way around the rotary and continue onto Massapoag Ave. 3 mi. to the park entrance on L. For directions, see http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/directions.htm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Rain or storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com). [Mike Tuohey will substitute for Claire Braye.]

Mon, Feb 17, 2014. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, Feb 22, 2014. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking) - originally approved Nov 11 with map, rescheduled Jan 19
Outdoors version: 6.5-mile moderate, non-beginner hike. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Rocky terrain, some steep hills with views. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill w/great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices if snow. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com). [This hike was originally scheduled on Jan 19 and postponed due to weather.]

Sun, Feb 23, 2014. Marblehead Light and Castle Rock, Marblehead. (walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Approx 4-mi walk from Deveraux Beach to Castle Rock/Marblehead Light followed by optional hot chocolate break. 12:30-3:30pm. Take Rte. 114 or Rte.129 to Ocean Ave. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014; sarahepstein51@comcast.net).
Web version: Approx 4-mi walk from Deveraux Beach to Castle Rock and Marblehead Light followed by optional hot chocolate break. 12:30-3:30pm. Take Rte. 114 or Rte. 129 to Ocean Ave. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Sat, Mar 1, 2014. Hale Reservation, Westwood/Dover. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. 6-mi. snowshoe/hike including ponds/cabins/lodges, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking poles. From Rte.95/128 exit16 take Rt.109 W 3/4mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3mi. to Hale gate; 0.3mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Mod. 6-mi. snowshoe/hike including ponds, cabins, lodges, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16 take Rt. 109 W 3/4 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3 mi. to Hale gate then 0.3 mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732).

Sun, Mar 2, 2014. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 13 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

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