January-February 2017 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:59 PM

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Sun, Jan 1, 2017. Walk off New Year's in Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks, hiking, F,N) - approved Dec 5 with map and image
Explore Arboretum on and off path, up and down hill, with Arboretum guide, good pace with stops at interesting trees. 10.30am-noon. Meet at Visitor's Center, 125 Arborway, MA 02130. Park on Arborway or Orange Line to Forest Hills or ask ahead for ride from Brookline Hills. Rain/ice cancels. No strollers, no dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; chrismcardles@yahoo.com).

Sun, Jan 1, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 9 with map and image
New Years Day Hike. Leader's Choice. 9:00am start. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. 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. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, 11am-2pm).

Sat, Jan 7, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Gilson Hill. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet by flag of Dutile School, 10 Biagiotti Way, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore Gilson Hill, with a focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended, and bring snack and drink. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Jan 14, 2017. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 2 with map and image, postponed from Jan 7
Fast-paced 7-mi. hike that features 10 special "points of interest" including overlooks, streams, ponds, and cliffs, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, & 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. Rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Jan 14, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Concord River Greenway. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet by the Hallenborg Ice rink, 10 Good street, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore the old B&M RR, the Concord River, Lover's Lane and proposed Yankee Doodle Bike Path. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sun, Jan 15, 2017. Beaver Brook Assoc, Hollis, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 5 with map (no image)
8-9mi. over varied terrain w/pond & brook views, beaver lodges, waterfowl & "French meadow", 9:30am-3:00pm. Minor rock scramble & mystery cave home to a common animal. Bring lunch, boots. From Rte. 3 exit 6 in Nashua, take Rte. 130 W 5.8 mi. to light in Hollis Ctr., continue 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side of Rte. 130. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Jan 15, 2017. River Romp, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 23 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. Hike thru conservation lands along the scenic Nashua River in its winter splendor. We'll meet at Hazel Grove Park (42.6172N, 71.5986W), carpool to the start location, then hike back to Hazel Grove. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Mon, Jan 16, 2017. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (snowshoeing, hiking) - approved Dec 5 with map (no image)
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).

Sat, Jan 21, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Jones Forest. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet at the Locke School parking lot, 110 Allan Road, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore Jones Forest and the Country Club, by Shawsheen River. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Jan 21, 2017. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11 with map and image
10 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, Jan 22, 2017. Beaver Brook, Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks, snowshoe) - approved Jan 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm in Hollis, NH. Come out and enjoy a winter snowshoe/hike at Beaver Brook in Hollis, NH. This hike will be approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on trail conditions. We will plan on hiking along beautiful Beaver Brook trail. Bring snacks/water and plan on dressing in layers. Due to winter conditions, traction devices such as yak tracks, micro spikes are required, and if the snow is deep enough we will need snowshoes. Snow/rain or severe cold weather will cancel. L Judi Barthakur (603-886-8931 (home) or 603-440-4924 (cell); judibarthakur@gmail.com).
Directions: From South on NH Route 3 Head north on NH Route 3. Take Exit 6, then turn left onto Broad Street/Route 130. Drive approximately 6 miles. Bear right at the fork and travel to the set of lights in Hollis. Turn left at the lights onto Route 122 South. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn right onto Ridge Road. The Brown Lane Barn entrance is approximately .7 miles on the right. Continue .25 miles on Ridge Road to reach the Maple Hill Farm (117 Ridge Road). Meet at the Red Yurt in parking lot.

Sat, Jan 28, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - The Fields. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet by the tennis courts of Boys and Girls Club aka Lampson Field aka Peggy Hannon-Rizza Recreation Complex, 1 Ed Hayes Way, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore Narrow Gauge and B&M RR and Martina Gage conservation land. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Jan 28, 2017. Eastern Blue Hills, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 23 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi. hike to remote scenic areas including Fox Hill, Sassaman Notch, Kitchamakin ledges, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footwear. 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. Rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Jan 29, 2017. Lincoln Woods Ramble. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 23 with map and image
Lincoln Woods ramble of about 4-6 miles. Meet at 10:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. Snowstorm or heavy rain cancels. Call L if in doubt. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, Feb 4, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Warren Manning. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet by the Manning Manse aka Jon Ryan's Pub parking lot, 56 Chelmsford Road, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, through Warren Manning State Forest. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Feb 4, 2017. Annual Soupe de Poisson Hike, Blue Hills. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 21 (no map and no image), cancelled Feb 2 due to low response
Walk in honor of Meade Bradner, who spent many years caring for the Warner Trail. We meet at 12:30pm at the Blue Hills for a short hike to Ponkapoag Camp (approx. 5 miles) for hot fish chowder. Bring $2.00, a cup and a spoon. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Registration Required. L Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net); CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@gmail.com); Soupe Leader: Loretta O'Brien (lorettaso@aol.com).

Sun, Feb 5, 2017. Powisett Farm, Dover. (snowshoeing, walks) - approved Dec 5 with map (no image)
Snowshoe/walk, thru meadows, 1:00-3:00pm. 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).

Sun, Feb 5, 2017. Fresh Pond and Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. (walks) - approved Jan 23 with map and image
Walk around Fresh Pond and wander through Mount Auburn Cemetery in scenic Cambridge, MA. Meet at 10:30am at the intersection of Aberdeen Avenue and Huron Avenue. On-street parking is plentiful and Resident Permit Parking is not in effect on Sundays. Total distance should be approx. 4-5 miles. L Robert Winters.

Sun, Feb 5, 2017. Pond Meadow, Braintree. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 30 with map and image
Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk. 9:45am-12:00pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at 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. Rain/snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Feb 11, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (snowshoeing, walks) - approved Jan 6 with map and image
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; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sat, Feb 11, 2017. Blue Hills Plateau Hike, Blue Hills Reservation, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 6 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi. hike/snowshoe on mostly moderate trails through the uplands of the west-central Blue Hills, including Great Blue Hill, Hemenway Hill, Wildcat Notch, Breakneck Ledge, Coon Hollow, 9:30am-1:30pm. 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 Houghton's Pond lot on R. Rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Feb 12, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Jan 19 with map and image
Evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. 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. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Feb 18, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet at the Vietnam Veteran's Park parking lot by the flag pole, Treble Cove Road, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore Ralph Hill SVT Conservation Area and Concord River. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Feb 18, 2017. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 13 with map and image
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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Bring traction devices and/or snow shoes. Conditions will determine which to use. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Feb 19, 2017. Nagog Pond & Sarah Doublet, Acton/Littleton. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 5 with map (no image)
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 1.1mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2mi 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. Snowshoes may be necessary. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Feb 19, 2017. Wild Wharton, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 23 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. Come see this spectacular conservation area featuring beaver ponds, eskers, varied wetlands, upland forest, and hopefully lots of interesting animal tracks in the snow. Meet at the Dan Parker Road entrance on Martins Pond Rd / Rocky Hill Rd (42.6278N, 71.5234W). About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Mon, Feb 20, 2017. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (snowshoeing, hiking) - approved Dec 5 with map (no image)
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).

Sat, Feb 25, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Summit Fox Hill. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Meet at Fox Hill Cemetery parking lot by the flag pole, 130 Andover Road, Billerica. Easy two hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore Fox Hill. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Feb 25, 2017. Blue Hills Plateau Hike, Blue Hills Reservation, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 20 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi. hike/snowshoe on mostly moderate trails through the uplands of the west-central Blue Hills, including Great Blue Hill, Hemenway Hill, Wildcat Notch, Breakneck Ledge, Coon Hollow, 9:30am-2:00pm. 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 Houghton's Pond lot on R. Rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Feb 26, 2017. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 4 with map and image
10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat, along the Charles River. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Heavy rain/snow cancels, but if snow on ground bring snowshoes or stabilizers depending on ground cover. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman.
Directions at http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions

Sat, Mar 4, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Two Brothers Rocks. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-12:30pm. Easy 2 ½ hour hike starts at 9:45 am. Offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Meet at River View Restaurant for breakfast at 8am, or park later, across the bridge, at Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge parking lot off Nashua Road, Billerica. Great Meadows, Concord River, and Governor Dudley Park. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Historic Middlesex Canal. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-noon. Easy 2 hour hike. Meet at 9:45am to start walking at 10am. Offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Park across from the Faulkner Mill, by the Talbot dam (gazebo). Depending on conditions, explore the historic Middlesex Canal, north or south from the summit pond. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Jan 12 with map and image
5 mile hike/snowshoe, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228N 6.5 mi., L on Rte. 3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5 mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. $6 fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Sat, Mar 18, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Rangeway Forest. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-12:30pm. Easy 2 ½ hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore connectivity with Chelmsford Russel Mill Town Forest and a historic segment of the Middlesex Turnpike. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintery conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sun, Mar 19, 2017. Vivid Vistas, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 23 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. Traverse the two highest points in Groton, both with open views. In between bagging 500 footers, see wild wetlands, beaver ponds, upland forests, and open meadows. Meet at Williams Barn (42.6264N, 71.5610W) on Chicopee Row. We'll carpool to the start, then hike back to Williams barn. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Mar 19, 2017. Hike North Pack Monadnock, Greenfield, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 25 with map (no image)
A rugged, scenic loop of 6.5mi. via Ted's & Carolyn's trails. 9:30am-2:30pm. From Nashua, NH, take Rte. 101A west toward Milford, NH. Blend onto Rte. 101 west toward Wilton, NH. Head north toward Lyndeboro on Rte. 31 and turn left ~8mi. on Russell Station Rd. (look for the Trebuchet Adventure Park on the right and Trojan Horse on the left by this intersection). Continue to Mountain Rd. and turn right ~0.5mi. to parking in a small alcove on the right opposite trailhead. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Mar 25, 2017. Belmont and Audubon Conservation Lands, Belmont. (walks, hiking, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Feb 18 with map and image
It's Spring! Slow-paced nature walk through Belmont conservation land fields and forests over to Habitat Audubon Sanctuary where we'll talk about one of the sweetest signs of spring - maple sugaring. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. Meet at Rock Meadow Conservation Land, Belmont. Arrive early; parking limited. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Directions:
From the East - Take Route 2 westbound and get off at Exit 56 (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At the fork in the ramp, bear right (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At stop sign at end of ramp, turn left on Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St below.
From the West - Take Rte. 2 Eastbound and get off at Exit 56 (Winter St/Waverly). At end of ramp, take right onto Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St. below.
From Winter St. - Follow Winter St. for about one mile to its end and take a left onto Concord Ave. In 1/10th mile bear right onto Mill St. In 1/10th mile take first right down a hill into Rock Meadow parking lot. It comes just after 295 Mill St. on the opposite side of the road. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss.

Sat, Apr 1, 2017. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12 with map and image
Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No email after 3/31. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; Bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Apr 16, 2017. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 25 with map and image
6-mile easy walk along Nashua River, canal with 1886 gatehouse, spectacular waterfall in 325-acre park, from 9:45am-2:00pm. Bring lunch and water. Route 128 Exit 32, Burlington, to Route 3N toward Nashua. Stay right on Exit 5 lane and take Exit 5A (Simon Street), then left on Simon Street, left on Whipple Street to parking lot at the end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

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