January-February 2015 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:17 AM

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Sat, Jan 3, 2015. Blue Hills, Canton. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Sept 14 with map
Outdoors version: Snowshoe/hike if no snow mod. terrain 6-8mi. 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: Snowshoe 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).

Sat, Jan 10, 2015. - Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Instruction, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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, Winchester). Parking limited, arrive early. No registration. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Jan 10, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map
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. 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 11, 2015. Shepley Hills, Groton. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm start. Pretty conservation area features eskers, mixed woods, access to Nashua River Rail Trail, soapstone quarry. A few hills, about 2 hours. Meet at the Rail Trail parking area on Nod Road / Sand Hill Road, 42.6324N 71.5758W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm start. This pretty conservation area features eskers, mixed woods, access to the Nashua River Rail Trail, and a soapstone quarry. A few hills, about 2 hours. Meet at the Rail Trail parking area on Nod Road / Sand Hill Road, 42.6324N 71.5758W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Jan 17, 2015. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mile challenging hike, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5-mile challenging hike/snowshoe, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & hiking boots. From Rte.1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forrest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Jan 18, 2015. Blue Hills, Quincy. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Sept 14 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 18, 2015. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua(NH), Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L onto Rte.101W ramp toward Wilton 5mi., continue N thru light, over bridge onto North River Rd., cross Center Rd. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Storm cancels. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. lollipop 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. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Jan 18, 2015. 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 (Rte. 109W) 1 mi. R onto Dover Road, becomes Powisett Road. 2.5 mi. 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/Rte. 128 Exit 16B to Rte. 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).

Mon, Jan 19, 2015. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
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. 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, Jan 24, 2015. Borderland State Park, Easton. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 10 with map, substitute Leader Jan 21
Outdoors version: 5-6 miles, 10:00am. Visitor's Center. Rte 95 S toward Providence. Exit 10, Left to Sharon Ctr. Through lights to 1st Right (Pond Street) for 1.5 miles to rotary, 1/2 way around to Massapoag Ave, 3 miles to entrance on Left. L Sandy Edwards (774-360-3593). [Leslie Greer (781-828-9293) will substitute as Leader for Sandy Edwards]
Web version: 5-6 miles, 10:00am. Visitor's Center. Rte 95 S toward Providence. Exit 10, Left to Sharon Ctr. Through lights to 1st Right (Pond Street) for 1.5 miles to rotary, 1/2 way around to Massapoag Ave, 3 miles to entrance on Left. Rain cancels. For directions, see http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/directions.htm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. There is a $2.00 parking fee if you don't have a State Parks Pass. L Sandy Edwards (774-360-3593). [Leslie Greer (781-828-9293) will substitute as Leader for Sandy Edwards]

Sun, Jan 25, 2015. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks, hiking) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am-noon guided hike with Arboretum docent on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. Call if icy. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; Chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10:00am-noon guided hike with Arboretum docent on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Call if icy. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sat, Jan 31, 2015. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi. to Granite Railway/quarries, some rock scrambling & steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet Shea Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8 Quincy, south 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, north 0.7 miles. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mile walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. 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. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices/snow shoes if snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Jan 31, 2015. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, South Natick. (walks) - approved Jan 3 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am. Moderate pace 2-2½ hour walk in Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Bring snack/water. If needed, bring snow shoes/traction devices for boots. $5 charge for those not a Mass Audubon member, $1 for those not an AMC member. Heavy rain/snow cancels. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm, CL Mary Wisbach (mwisbach@aol.com).
Web version: 10:00am. Moderate pace 2-2½ hour walk in Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Bring snack, water. Depending on weather, bring snow shoes or traction devices for boots. No dogs; $5 charge for those not a Mass Audubon member, $1 for those not an AMC member. Heavy rain/snow cancels. If uncertain, call Lisa (781-296-4487 day of hike). L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm, CL Mary Wisbach (mwisbach@aol.com).
Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions [42.256118, -71.340345]

Sun, Feb 1, 2015. Pond Meadow, Braintree. (walks, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Feb 1, 2015. Annual Soupe de Poisson Hike, Blue Hills, Milton. (walks, hiking) - approved Nov 11, registration required - cancelled due to issues of access to camp
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. Reg. CL Corinne Waite 781-331-8472. Ls Jim Goyea (508-339-7671), Loretta O’Brien (781-784-6971).

Sat, Feb 7, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (Instruction, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors 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. 9:30am-12:30pm. Rte.93 to Exit33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd./Winchester, continue to Bellevue Pond Parking lot on right (opposite #68 South Border Rd.). 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. 9:30am-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 (opposite #68 South Border Rd, Medford). Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No registration. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Feb 8, 2015. Blue Hills, Quincy. (Hiking, Snowshoeing) - approved Sept 14 with map - cancelled due to snow
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 8, 2015. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map - cancelled due to snow
Outdoors version: 5-mile hike, 10:00am-12:15pm on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails, open water, marshland. From Rte.27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2mi., sharp right to Hawks Ave. across tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. Bring water/snack/appropriate footwear. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile hike, 10:00am-12:15pm on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails featuring open water and marshland. From Rte. 27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2 mi., take sharp right to Hawks Ave. across the tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. GeoCode N 42 01 49.1 W 70 51 32.3. Bring water and snack. Email if severe weather. Bring traction devices/snow shoes if snow. No dogs, $1 fee for non-AMC members. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Feb 14, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Hike/Snowshoe (Call/email Wed-Fri. to determine equipment). 10:00am. Wedgmere RR Station(Lowell Line). Bring water/lunch. From Rte.93, exit33(Medford) to S.Border Road. W 2.2mi., then Mystic Valley Pkwy. Go 0.9mi., R (Bacon Street) under tracks to pkg lot on L. Storm cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Leader’s Choice. Hike/snowshoe. Meet at Wedgmere RR Station (Lowell Line) 10:00am, return for 1:30pm train. Call or email Wed-Fri. to determine equipment. Bring water and lunch. From Route 3, take Church Street for 0.3 miles and turn right on Bacon Street. Continue 0.4 miles to parking lot on Mystic Valley Parkway. I-93 Exit 33 (Medford) to South Border Road. Head west 2.2 miles, then take Mystic Valley Parkway. Go 0.9 miles and turn right (Bacon Street) under tracks to parking lot on the left. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sun, Feb 15, 2015. McLains Woods, Groton. (Hiking, walks) - approved Dec 26 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm start. Come see this large wild area, including newly acquire conservation land/new trails - beautiful area for a typical New England woods walk. About 2 hours. Meet by open field on SW side of McLains Woods Rd, 42.6396N 71.5582W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm start. Come see this large wild area, including some newly acquire conservation land with new trails. This is a beautiful area for a typical New England woods walk. About 2 hours. Meet by the open field on the SW side of McLains Woods Rd, 42.6396N 71.5582W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Feb 15, 2015. Boxford Conservation Land. (Family, Hiking, walks) - web only, approved Dec 28 with map - rescheduled to Apr 11
Web version: 1.5 hours; meet at 1:00pm. Easy terrain, moderate pace, kids and dogs welcome. Follow Rte. 133 to the center of west Boxford, where 133 intersects with Main St. (church and village store). Go west on Main St., past the fire station to the intersection of Silver Mine Rd. Park on Silvermine. If there is enough snow, bring cross country skis or snow shoes. L Stephen Davis (sadmd1@verizon.net).

Sat, Feb 21, 2015. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map - rescheduled from Feb 16 to Sat, Feb 21
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. 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Feb 22, 2015. Acton/Littleton Conservation Land. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: 7½ mi. wander through varied woodlands, 9:30am-2:30pm. Meet at pkg. area S side of Nagog Hill Rd. From Rte.2, exit Rte.27 N toward Acton for 1.1mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2mi to Grassy Pond pkg. area on L. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Meet at Grassy Hill parking lot off Nagog Hill Rd, Acton (see links below), S side of Nagog Hill Rd. From Rte. 2, exit Rte. 27 N toward Acton for 1.1 mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2 mi to Grassy Pond pkg. area on L. This 7½ mi. route wanders through a portion of Acton's Nagog Hill area, hugs the shore of Nagog Pond, loops through the hilly Sarah Doublet area in Littleton where we plan to have lunch and offer an optional excursion to Fort Pond via a short spur trail. Our return covers the remaining portion of Nagog Pond. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Feb 22, 2015. Marblehead Light and Castle Rock, Marblehead. (walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - rescheduled from Feb 22 to Sun, Mar 22
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.127 to Ocean St. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarahepstein51@concast.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. 127 to Ocean St. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Sat, Feb 28, 2015. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved with map Dec 29
Outdoors version: 6.5-mi. hike with some steep hills, 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly Skyline Trail. Bring lunch/water/sturdy shoes. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile hike, rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. 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. Bring traction devices if snow. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit 6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Mar 1, 2015. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Hilly 6-mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. Rain cancels. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; 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 1.5 mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte. 62) toward Bedford for 0.6 mi., turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi. at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Mar 14, 2015. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved with map Oct 12
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Houghton's section hike w/variety of trails, several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-3pm. 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, 10am-3pm. 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.

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