2011 July-August LOCAL WALKS
[under construction - last updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:04 AM]

Sat, July 2, 2011. Middlesex Fells, Malden.
Outdoors version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. Meet Wash.St. side of Oak Grove T sta. Rte.93 exit32 take Rte.60 E 1.2mi., L on Highland 0.5mi., R on Glenwood 0.6mi., L on Wash.St. 0.1mi. to T sta. or park on street. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. 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 or park on street. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Mon, July 4, 2011. World's End Reservation, Hingham.
Outdoors version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Avoid Rte.228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5 mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entrance. Parking fee. Avoid Rte. 228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/1. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Mon, July 4, 2011. Mt. Monadnock, NH.
Outdoors version: 4-mi., moderate to difficult - classic New England hike. Meet at Sears (South entrance) in Burlington Mall for carpool at 7:45am or at Mt. Monadnock gift shop at 10:00am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933–8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: 4-mi., moderate to difficult - classic New England hike. Meet at Sears (South entrance) in Burlington Mall for carpool at 7:45am or at Mt. Monadnock gift shop at 10:00am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933–8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Mon, July 4, 2011. Parks & Greenways, Boston.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

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Fri, July 8, 2011. Charles River, Boston.
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. after-work riverside walk including Boston Common & Public Gardens, 6:45-9:00pm. Meet along wall near entr. to Park St. T sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. after-work riverside walk including Boston Common & Public Gardens, 6:45-9:00pm. Meet along wall near entr. to Park St. T sta. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 9, 2011. Pond Meadow, Braintree.
Outdoors version: Easy 4-mi. walk. 10:00am-12pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Braintree lot. Rte.3 S (past Braintree split) exit17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7mi., R (Middle St.) 0.7mi., L (Liberty St.), immediate R into lot. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy 4-mi. walk through scenic woods and meadows and along pond, 10:00a.m.-12 p.m. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. Meet at the Braintree lot. From SE Expressway go S to Braintree split, keep left at split onto Rt 3 S for 1.8 mi., R at exit 17 down ramp to traffic circle, 3rd right onto Union Street east for 0.7 mi., R onto Middle Street for 0.7 mi., L at Liberty Street, immediate R into lot. No reg. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 10, 2011. Flat Rock Audubon & Crocker Conservation, Fitchburg, MA.
Outdoors version: Mod/easy 6mi. ramble through woodlands, reservoirs, archeological dig. 9:30am-3:00pm. Rte.2W to exit32, N Rte.13 4.5mi., L Rte.2A 1mi. to light, R John Fitch Hwy. 1.7mi., L Rte.31 at stop sign 0.3mi. uphill bear R, to Helipad Pkg. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Mod/easy 6 mile hilly ramble through varied woodlands, reservoirs & archeological dig. 9:30am-3:00pm. Directions: from Rte. 95/128 exit 29; Rte. 2W 28 mi. to exit 32, N Rte. 13 4.5mi, L Rte. 2A 1mi. to light, R John Fitch Hwy. 1.7mi., L Rte. 31 at stop sign (Burbank Hospital) 0.3mi. uphill bear R, past emerg. entr. to Helipad Pkg. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, July 10, 2011. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton, MA.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods and fields focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. Rte.2 Exit42 (Route 27/Main St., Acton). Follow Route27N about 1 mi. through Acton Center, turn left on Nagog Hill Road. Travel Nagog Hill Road for about 1.1 mi. Park on left just past small meadow. Parking limited, please arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods and fields focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. Route 2 Exit 42 (Route 27/Main Street, Acton). Follow Route 27N for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Road. Travel Nagog Hill Road for about 1.1 miles. There is parking on the left just past the small meadow. No registration. Parking is limited, so please arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, July 17, 2011. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus.
Outdoors version: Mod./stren. Approx. 5mi. hike, hills, rough terrain. 9am-1pm. Swim after at lake. Meet Northeast Metro School. Rte95/128, exit39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Mod to stren. Approx. 5 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Swim after hike at lake. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Main St. exit W 2.5 mi. (becomes Farm St.) R on Hemlock St. to end. From 95/128 exit 39 in Wakefield, take North Ave. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to the end. Cancel if rain. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, July 23, 2011. Middlesex Fells, Winchester.
Outdoors version: Easy walk in open woods. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at Wedgmere Station (Lowell line). I-93 to the Mystic Valley Parkway. Rain cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Easy walk in open woods. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at Wedgmere Station (Lowell line). I-93 to the Mystic Valley Parkway. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
[Betsy wants directions changed in the future to read "L under tracks". Perhaps best to have "R on Bacon St. 0.9mi., under tracks to lot on L".]

Sun, July 24, 2011. Wellesley Wander.
Outdoors version: 5-6-mile circuit w/Wellesley College greenhouses/campus/Lake Waban/Charles River/brooks/aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 5-6-mile circuit with Wellesley College greenhouses and campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Related Websites: http://hike.rwinters.com, http://amcboston.org/walks, http://www.wellesley.edu/WCBG/Welcome/welcome.html. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, July 30, 2011. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: Mod. stren. 8mi. hike. Terrain determined by weather. Meet 9:30am at Houghton's pkg. lot. From I-93/Route128 Exit3, travel north for 0.5mi. to stop sign, turn right on Hillside Street, go 0.2mi. to parking lot on right. Rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eve 7-9 only).
Web version: Moderately strenuous 8 mile Blue Hills hike. Terrain determined by weather. Meet at 9:30am at Houghton's parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5 miles to the stop sign, then turn right on Hillside Street. Go 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eve 7-9 only).

Sun, July 31, 2011. Manchester-Essex Conservation Area, Manchester, MA.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through forest to the top of Millstone Hill, focusing on plant ID and natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. Route 128N Exit 15 (School Street). Left on School Street. Go 0.5 miles to dirt parking lot on left, just before Manchester-Essex town line. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell ((781) 729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk through forest to the top of Millstone Hill, focusing on plant ID and natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. Route 128N Exit 15 (School Street). Left on School Street. Go 0.5 miles to a dirt parking lot on the left, just before the Manchester-Essex town line. No registration. Steady rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Boot Boutwell ((781) 729-4712).

Sun, July 31, 2011. George Washington Walkabout, Gloucester, RI.
Outdoors version: Leisurely/scenic 6mi. hike through woods and around ponds. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 9:00am for carpool at Houghton's Pond lot. From I-93/Route128 Exit3, travel north for 0.5mi. to stop sign, then right on Hillside Street, 0.2mi. to parking lot on right. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 to 11pm).
Web version: Leisurely scenic 6 mi. hike through woods and around ponds. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 9:00am for carpool at Houghton's Pond lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5 mi. to stop sign, then turn right on Hillside Street. Go 0.2 mi. to parking lot on right. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos.

Sun, July 31, 2011. Noanet Woodlands, Dover.
Outdoors version: Morning hike with ponds and views. 9:00-noon. Bring snack/water. From Needham Center take Chestnut St. for 1.5mi. to end. Bear R on Dedham St. & go 1.5mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: Morning hike with ponds and views. 9:00-noon. Bring snack/water. From Needham Center take Chestnut St. for 1.5mi. to end. Bear R on Dedham St. & go 1.5mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Wed, Aug 3, 2011. Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA.
Outdoors version: 6:30pm-8:00pm. Walk around Wayside Inn and nearby pond, listen to colonial music, stay for a cool drink at the pub at the Inn. Meet at first pkg. lot on left. Rte.128 to Rte.20, W 11mi. until sign for Wayside Inn. L Gail Zwink ((508) 460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Wednesday evening, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Enjoy a walk around the Wayside Inn and nearby pond while listening to colonial music, and stay for a cool drink at the old pub at the Inn if you like. Meet at the first parking lot on the left. Rte. 128 to Rte. 20 go west for about 11 miles until you see the sign for The Wayside Inn. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Gail Zwink ((508) 460-5038).

Sun, Aug 7, 2011. Sheldrick Preserve & Heald Tract, Wilton, NH.
Outdoors version: 6mi. mod/easy hike thru diverse hilly terrain, around ponds. 9:30am-3:00pm. From Nashua, Rte.101A W, join Rte.101W (toward Wilton). Approx. 2.1mi. after Rte.31S, L Temple Rd., L across bridge, L Town Farm Rd. 0.7mi. to pkg. area. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6 mile moderate/easy hike through diverse hilly terrain and around ponds. 9:30am-3:00pm. Boots recommended. Directions from Nashua, NH: Rte.101A W (toward Milford), join Rte.101W (toward Wilton). Approx. 2.1mi. after Rte. 31S, L Temple Rd. (Gary's restaurant) bear L across bridge, L Town Farm Rd. 0.7mi uphill to pkg. area. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Aug 7. Middlesex Fells, Winchester.
Outdoors version: Sheepfold lot. Mod./stren. 7mi. hike/hills/rough terrain. 9:00am-2:00pm. Rte.93S to exit35, L under hwy., R at stop, R onto Rte.28, R into Sheepfold entrance. Or Rte.93N to exit33 (Rte.28N) 2mi. N to Sheepfold entrance on L. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Sheepfold pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Take Rte. 93S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. At next stop sign go R. At first set of lights turn R onto Rte. 28S. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Or take Rte. 93N to exit 33. Follow Rte. 28 N 2 mi. to Sheepfold entrance on the left. Cancel if rain. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Wed, Aug 10, 2011. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham.
Outdoors version: 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately-paced hike on trails and roads with views. From I-95/Route 128 Exit 27A (Totten Pond Road). Continue east 0.7 miles to park on the right. L Henry Gardner ((781) 894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately-paced hike on trails and roads with views. From I-95/Route 128 Exit 27A (Totten Pond Road). Continue east 0.7 miles to park on the right. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, Aug 14, 2011. Boston's South End Old and New, Boston, MA.
Outdoors version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Shady streets, history, architecture, parks. Meet at exit turnstiles BackBayT, OrangeLine. Bring lunch/water. Storm cancels. Limit 10, reg. required. L Sharon Marshall ((617) 542-4551 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Walk shady streets and explore social history, architecture, filled land & parks. Meet at exit turnstiles Back Bay T Stn., Orange Line. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Limited to 10. Reg. Required. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Sharon Marshall ((617) 542-4551 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, Aug 21, 2011. Minute Man National Historic Park, Lincoln, MA.
Outdoors version: Approximately 8mi., 1:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 N. Great Rd., Lincoln. From I-95, exit30B, take Rte.2A W 1.0mi. to Visitor Center pkg. on R. Bring snacks, water, sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. L Gail Zwink ((508) 460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approximately 8 miles, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 N. Great Rd., Lincoln MA. From I-95, exit 30B, take Rte. 2A W 1.0 mile to Visitor Center pkg. on R. Bring snacks, water, and sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink ((508) 460-5038).

Sat, Aug 27, 2011. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: 4-mi. hike, 2:30-4:45pm. 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. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4-mi. hike, 2:30-4:45pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Aug 28, 2011. Middlesex Fells, Malden.
Outdoors version: 8-mi. shady hike, 10:00am-2:30pm. Meet west side of Oak Grove T. Rte.93 exit32 in Medford, 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 lot or park on street. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 8-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:30pm. 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 or park on street. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm).

Fri, Sept 2, 2011. Harborwalk and North End.
Outdoors version: Leisurely four-mile walk along the waterfront of Boston and the narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:45pm-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely four-mile walk along the waterfront of Boston and the narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:45pm-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 3, 2011. Lincoln Conservation Land, Flint's Pond, Lincoln, MA.
Outdoors version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around pond, through scenic fields, meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit28, take Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 0.6mi, R at sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around Flint's Pond through scenic fields and meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit 28 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles to a left on Lincoln Road. Travel 0.6 miles and turn right at the sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts on L. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 3, 2011. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain.
Outdoors version: 4-mi. walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 12:30-2:45pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills sta., walk 0.6 mi. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4-mi. walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 12:30-2:45pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills sta., walk 0.6 mi. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Sept 4, 2011. Mount Misery, Farrar Pond, and Adjacent Conservation Areas, Lincoln, MA.
Outdoors version: 8-9 miles. Meet at Lincoln RR commuter parking lot at 9:30am. From I-95/Route 128 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles then left on Lincoln Road. Turn right just before the tracks into the RR parking lot. L Jim Loughlin ((617) 923-8039 6-9pm).
Web version: 8-9 miles. Meet at Lincoln RR commuter parking lot at 9:30am. From I-95/Route 128 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles then left on Lincoln Road. Turn right just before the tracks into the RR parking lot. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin ((617) 923-8039 6-9pm).

Sun, Sept 4, 2011. Waterville Valley, NH.
Outdoors version: Leisurely scenic hike. 9 mi. w/shorter options. Some steep sections. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. 7:00am carpool (Woburn). Rte.95/128 exit35 (Woburn), Rte.38S 0.1mi., R (Middlesex Canal Dr.) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 to 11pm).
Web version: Leisurely hikes to scenic Goodrich Rock, Flume & Scaur. Total distance about 9 miles with shorter options available. Some steep sections. Bring lunch, water, raingear & sturdy footwear. Meet 7:00am in Woburn for carpool. From Rte. 95/128 exit35 (Woburn), take Rte. 38S 0.1 mi., R (Middlesex Canal Dr.) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of prkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).

Mon, Sept 5, 2011. World's End Reservation, Hingham.
Outdoors version: 5-mi. walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3 exit 14, take Rte.228N 6.5mi., L on Rte.3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 9/2. L Beth Mosias ((781) 335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5 mile walk, 8:30am-11:30am. 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. Parking. fee. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. No e-mail after 9/2. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Mon, Sept 5, 2011. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden.
Outdoors version: Mostly wooded, somewhat hilly 9-mi. hike w/8 ponds and incl. Middlesex Fells & ending at Oak Grove T sta., 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet on W side of Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Mostly wooded, somewhat hilly 9-mi. hike w/8 ponds and incl. Middlesex Fells & ending at Oak Grove T sta., 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet on W side of Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm).