January-February 2018 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:35 AM

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Mon, Jan 1, 2018. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image [cancelled due to frigid temperatures]
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. 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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Jan 1, 2018. New Year's Day Hike, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 27 with map and image [cancelled due to frigid temperatures]
10.30am - noon hike through stunning tree collection, on and off path, up and down hill. Meet at Visitor Center (closed) 125 Arborway, JP - park on Arborway or 0.8 mile walk from Forest Hills MBTA station. Hot chocolate at JP Licks afterwards. Questions call or text L Chris McArdle before 10pm. L Chris McArdle.

Fri, Jan 12, 2018. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 8 with map and image [Cancelled due to expected heavy rain.]
Moderate 5-mi walk to view historic streets of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End, with a quick food break at the Pru, 6:30pm-9:15pm. Meet along wall abutting Park Street at Park St. T Stop on Boston Common. Walk ends at Boylston Street by Boston Common. Rain/Snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Jan 13, 2018. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (snowshoeing, hiking) - approved Dec 17 with map and 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. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Sun, Jan 21, 2018. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 with map and image
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. No advance reservation required. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Jan 21, 2018. The Throne, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. Come hike thru one of the largest contiguous undeveloped parcels in the area, featuring mostly upland forest and a variety of wetlands. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the end of Castle Drive, 42.6260N 71.6171W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Jan 21, 2018. Hike, Cutler Park Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 15 with map and image
Meet at 1:00PM. This will be a 2 to 3½ hour walk in Cutler Park, located in Dedham and Needham. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking/sturdy walking shoes/ traction gear will be mandatory for snow/ice. Trails are mostly dirt, with some boardwalks, flat, with some gentle hills. Moderate pace. Heavy rain cancels. Contact leader if uncertain. Location: 110 Kendrick St. Needham, MA. L Mike Oliverio.

Sat, Jan 27, 2018. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton. "Bare Trees and Naked Shrubs: No Leaves? No Problem!" (walks, Instruction, hiking) - approved Dec 24 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond learning to identify deciduous plants in winter. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Rte. 2 to Exit 42 (Rte. 27/Main St., Acton). Follow Rte. 27 north for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Jan 27, 2018. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. 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. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Bring traction devices for boots. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Jan 27, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 22 with map and image
Fast-paced, challenging 5-mile hike including rocky peaks and pristine lakes, 11:45am-2:45pm. Bring lunch, water, and 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. Rain cancels. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Feb 3, 2018. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 24 with map and image
10:00am-Noon. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Severe weather cancels, if snow on the ground, we will snowshoe. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. Click here for: Driving directions. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm); CLs Mary Wisbach (781-771-3680 before 9pm), Julia Hsia.

Sat, Feb 3, 2018. Union Point/Rockland Town Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 29 with map and image
FIRST TIME LISTING – 6-mile hike in newly opened trails at former South Weymouth Naval Air Station continuing across the road to the Rockland Town Forest 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Spruce Street parking area in Rockland. From Route 3S, take exit 16B to Route 18 (Main Street-Weymouth) for 2.8 miles, take left on Pond Street (Route 58) for 1.4 miles, take left on Pine Street, right on East Street, left on Spruce Street for about 0.25 miles to parking lot. Bring traction spikes and snow shoes as conditions will warrant use. If parking area is inaccessible, park on the street. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Ls Mike Tuohey, Beth Mosias.

Sun, Feb 4, 2018. Powisett Farm, Dover. (walks, snowshoeing) - approved Dec 24 with map (no image)
Gentle walk, open fields. Snowshoe/walk, thru meadows, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Meet at Trustees of Reservation Powisett Farm, at grey barn near the entrance. 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Snow shoes if snow. L Jean Veigas.

Sun, Feb 4, 2018. Pond Meadow, Braintree. (walks, hiking, snowshoe) - approved Jan 29 with map and image
Easy 4-mi. walk/snowshoe. 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 0.7mi., 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.

Fri, Feb 9, 2018. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved Feb 5 with map and image [cancelled - no turnout]
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, old homes, and new parts of the Harborwalk. 6:30-9:00pm. Bring snack/dinner and water. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Snow/rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Feb 10, 2018. Lets Hike Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area, West Newbury/Groveland, MA (Georgetown Rd/J.B. Little Rd). (walks, hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Feb 4 with map and image
Let's hike Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area located in West Newbury and Groveland, MA (Georgetown Rd/J.B. Little Rd) Easy hike ~4.5 miles along forest trails that meander around beaver ponds that populate this area of more than 2000 acres that is managed by the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife. We'll meet at 1:00pm in front of the gate on J.B. Little Road/Georgetown Road at the West Newbury/Groveland townline. Snowshoes or ice stabilizers (such as Microspikes) will most likely be needed due to snow and ice conditions. From I-95, take exit 56 west onto Scotland Road, right at 0.5 miles onto Indian Hill St, then bear left at 0.5 miles onto Cherry Hill Street and continue onto Bachelor Road for 0.8 miles, then left onto Middle St, continue for 1.4 miles on Middle St, then take left onto Georgetown Road. Continue for about 0.5 miles where the road is gated preventing through traffic. Note: Georgetown Rd becomes J.B. Little Road in Groveland. L Richard Lombard.

Sat, Feb 10, 2018. Blue Hills/Cunningham Park/Quincy Quarries, Quincy/Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 5 with map and image
Fast-paced and unusual 7-mi. hike connecting three scenic areas with views of the hills and the ocean, 9:45am-1:45pm. Bring lunch, water. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit 8 in Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte. 93/128 exit 6 in Braintree, go N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T sta. Rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Feb 11, 2018. Fitch's Bridge to Hayes Woods, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. We will cross the scenic Nashua River, hike along a old railroad bed, thru the Johnston Conservation area, around a lovely beaver pond in Hayes Woods, and back. Meet at Fitch's Bridge, 42.62549N 71.60886W. Park by either end, but note that cars can't cross. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Feb 17, 2018. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (snowshoeing, hiking) - approved Dec 17 with map and 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. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Sun, Feb 18, 2018. Spring Hill and Nashoba Brook conservation areas, Acton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11, changed Jan 3,4 with map (no image), ch. 2/11 to 2/18
Relatively easy hike/snowshoe loop of about 5.5mi through contiguous Spring Hill and Nashoba Brook conservation areas, Acton, MA. 9:30am-1:30pm. Spring Hill contains the longest Acton segment of the Bay Circuit Trail that passes through this pleasant, quiet and wooded area. Adjacent Nashoba Brook is a scenic area with abundant stonework, early mill sites, a ‘potato cave’ and the historic pencil factory site. Meet 9:20am at Spring Hill Rd. cul-de-sac, off Pope Rd, Acton. From the Rte 2 Concord Rotary head NW on MA 119 W/MA 2A W 0.9mi to right on Pope Rd. Continue 1.9mi to left on Spring Hill Rd. Cul-de-sac is 0.3mi. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Mon, Feb 19, 2018. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 12 with map and image
6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00 pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 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 Adams T Station Email if severe weather No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. If snow, bring traction devices. L Mike Tuohey.

Fri, Feb 23, 2018. Beacon Hill/North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image [cancelled due to rain forecast]
4-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and a visit to a bakery and an Italian market. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Steady rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Feb 24, 2017. Caryl Park, Noanet Woodlands, Hale Reservation, Dover/Westwood. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
9:45am-2:00pm. Fast-paced, beautiful 8-mi. hike through three interconnected areas, including ponds, streams, hills with views. Bring lunch & water. From Needham center take Chestnut St. for 1.5 mi. to end. Bear right on Dedham St. & go 1.5 mi. to parking lot on left at the tennis courts in Caryl Park. Steady rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Feb 25, 2018. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (walks/hiking/Snowshoe w/FortyPlus) [Cancelled due to inclement weather forecast]
1:00pm. Hike/snowshoe beautiful Mine Falls. We will follow along streams and meander around a pond, and possibly walk along a canal. Opportunities to view wildlife. This hike will be approximately 2/2.5 hours plus - depending on group speed. Traction devices are strongly recommended due to possible icy conditions. Directions: from Route 3, take exit 6 Nashua, NH, west on route 130, take a left on Coliseum Ave. (Hannaford), go all the way to end and park in parking lot. Inclement or dangerous cold weather will cancel. L Judi Barthakur (judibarthakur@gmail.com; cell 603-440-4924), CL Uschi Kullman (ukullamc@yahoo.com).

Sat, Mar 3, 2018. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 26 with map and image [Hike cancelled due to conditions.]
9.5 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, Mar 4, 2018. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
10:00am-Noon. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Severe weather cancels, if snow on the ground, we will snowshoe. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman, CL Mary Wisbach.

Sat, Mar 10, 2018. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Dec17 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).

Sun, Mar 11, 2018. J Harry Rich State Forest, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This is a flat stroll along a scenic former bend of the Nashua River no longer in the main flow and popular with wildlife, parts of the active Nashua River, and thru typical New England woods. Meet at the entrance on Nod Road across from Common St., 42.63009N 71.57936W, about 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Mar 11, 2018. Belmont and Audubon Conservation Lands, Belmont. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map and image
It’s nearly spring and the sap is running. 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. 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Lone Tree Hill Conservation Land, Belmont, MA. ARRIVE EARLY. PARKING LIMITED. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
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 about 1/10th mile take a left into Lone Pine Hill parking lot. It comes shortly after 295 Mill St. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss.

Sun, Mar 18, 2018. Wunnegan Conservation Area, Boxford. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 17 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. It is easy terrain, moderate pace, will last about 2 hours. Kids and dogs are welcome. Take exit 51 off Route 95 in Boxford and head WEST on Endicott Rd. Very soon make a right on Middleton Rd. Next take 3rd left on Moonpenny Drive and then first right on Crooked Pond Dr. There is a sign for Wunnegan with a small parking area about a mile down from your last intersection on the right. L Steve Davis.

Sun, Mar 25, 2018. Mine Falls, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 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).

Sun, Apr 1, 2018. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 13 with map and image
Moderate pace 5-mi. hike 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. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Apr 7, 2018. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks. hiking) - approved Jan 20 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias.

Sun, Apr 15, 2018. Groton Traverse. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This hike will feature an impressive variety of environments while traversing a large patchwork of open and conserved lands. We will see beaver ponds, eskers, drumlins, marshes, dry uplands, hemlock groves, open fields, pretty streams, and wide vistas from hilltops. We will meet at Williams Barn (42.6265N 71.5610W), leave some cars, carpool to the start, and end up back at Williams Barn. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Wed, Apr 18, 2018. Billerica Bay Circuit Presentation, Billerica MA. (Conservation) - approved Feb 26 with map and image
The Bay Circuit trail - sometimes named "Bay Secret" trail: A brilliant idea conceived in 1929 as an 'outer emerald necklace' connecting green gems surrounding Boston. Today it is a 230 mile thru-hike, but Billerica is still a gap! Find out why and til when, and how trails and land conservation go hand in hand. Unless you've already attended one of these, this (free) multimedia presentation by Alan French, Dan and Marilyn Brielmann is not to be missed. L Marlies Henderson (978-808-6634 between 8am and 8pm).

Sun, Apr 29, 2018. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of early spring wild flowers and other signs of spring in the meadow, woods and bog of the Acton Arboretum. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. The Acton Arboretum is opposite #15 Taylor Rd. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, May 13, 2018. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. 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. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Bring traction devices for boots. L Beth Mosias.

Sun, May 20, 2018. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, a heron rookerie, and more. About 2 hours, moderate pace. No dogs. Meet at the Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area off of Robin Hill Rd. in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, May 20, 2018. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - to be approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond and the bog boardwalk looking for spring wildflowers The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. Rte 2 to Exit 42 (Rte 27/Main St, Acton). Follow Rte 27 north for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Co-listed under “Family Outings”. Registration Required. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Mon, May 28, 2018. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
4 mi. mod.-paced hike, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch+water. I-93/Rte. 128 exit 2A to Rte. 138S for 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course pkg lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Beth Mosias.

Sun, June 17, 2018. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. From Rte 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. The parking area is opposite #48 Lake Ave, Woburn. Parking limited, arrive early. There is additional parking on Arlington Road on the east side of the pond. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, June 17, 2018. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias.

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