July-August 2012 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:30 PM

For further information, send e-mail to Robert Winters at Robert@rwinters.com.

Already scheduled with May-June listings:

Sun, July 1, 2012. Middlesex Fells, Malden, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10am-2:15pm. Meet at Oak Grove T. From Rte.93 exit32 in Medford take Rte.60 E 1.2mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1mi. to T station. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182, before 10:00pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10am-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. For weather cancellation updates, please see http://www.amcboston.org/walks. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier.

Wed, July 4, 2012. World's End Reservation, Hingham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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 7-9 pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Wed, July 4, 2012. Mt. Monadnock, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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 10am. 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 10am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky ((781) 933-8783, NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Wed, July 4, 2012. Parks & Greenways, Boston, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
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, before 10:00pm, 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.

Sun, July 8, 2012. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte.95/128 exit28, Trapelo Rd. W(2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11 pm, jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6 mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm (approx). Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3 mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11 pm).

New listings for July/August 2012:

Sat, July 7, 2012. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 4mi. leisurely walk to enjoy variety of trees & plants. Meet at 10am, Admin Bldg., Arborway. Possible trip to Doyle's after walk. L. Ann Landers (617 786 8850) before 9pm, lanponkapoag@aol.com
Web version: 4mi. leisurely walk to enjoy variety of trees & plants. Meet at 10am, Admin Bldg., Arborway. Possible trip to Doyle's after walk. L. Ann Landers (617 786 8850) before 9pm, lanponkapoag@aol.com

Sun, July 8, 2012. Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Cambridge/Watertown). - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Belief & Symbol. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Belief & Symbol. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, July 8, 2012. Lake Waban, Wellesley. (walks, hikes) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Meet 3pm to view Wellesley College greenhouses. Hike 3:30-6pm to Lake Waban and beyond. 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 Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: Meet 3pm to view Wellesley College greenhouses. Hike 3:30-6pm to Lake Waban and beyond. 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. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, July 14, 2012. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill, Dorchester. (walks, hikes) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: Five-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Bring snack/water. 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 on Hallet Street, under bridge into parking lot. Call if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com
Web version: Five-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Bring snack/water. 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 on Hallet Street, under bridge into parking lot. Call if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com

Sat, July 14, 2012. Manchester-Essex Conservation Area, Manchester, MA. (Instruction, Walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through forest up to the top of Millstone Hill focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Rte 128 north to Exit 15 (School Street). Left on School Street. 1/2 mile to dirt parking lot on left just before Manchester - Essex town line. No registration. 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 15, 2012. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land, MA. - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Mod. hike to Sudbury River/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-1:45pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Moderate hike to Sudbury River/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-1:45pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, July 15, 2012. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton, MA. - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Mod./Stren. 7mi. hike. 10am-3pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte.2 exit 28, Follow Rte.31S for 8.5mi. to Rte.62W for 0.6mi. R on Goodnow Rd. at Wachusett Meadows Sanctuary sign. Pkg. lot 1mi. on L. $4 donation nonAudubon member. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous 7-mile hike. 10:00am-3:00pm. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Route 2 Exit 28. Follow Route 31S for 8.5 miles to Route 62W for 0.6 miles. Turn right on Goodnow Road, at the Wachusett Meadows Sanctuary sign. Parking lot is 1 mile down on the left. $4 donation if not Audubon member. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, July 22, 2012. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 7mi. hilly-wander 9:30am-3:30pm. Meet->Peabody Mill Environmental Center. From Nashua, NH, Rte.3 exit7, 101A W to junction 101E(7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. 5.7mi->left on Horace Greeley Rd; 0.4mi->left on Brook Rd. 1.4mi to pkg. Uncertain->call. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 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, July 22, 2012. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks) - web-only listing submitted July 15
Web version: Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, brand new North Bank Bridge, USS Constitution, and Charles River Dam. Meet at 10:00am at the gazebo at Cambridgeside Galleria Mall fountain. Bring lunch and desire to explore. We'll cover the past, present, and future plans for this historic area. L Robert Winters ((617) 661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, July 28, 2012. Blue Hills, Quincy. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: Difficult, fast-paced 6mi. hike through hilly/remote areas, 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit8 Quincy, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte.93/128 exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Difficult, fast-paced 6 mi. hike through hilly, remote areas, 9:30am-12:30pm. Bring snack, 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. No reg. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 28, 2012. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 14
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).

Sun, July 29, 2012. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Morning hike with ponds and views. 9:00am-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. 9:00am-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).

Sun, July 29. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Mod to stren. Approx. 5 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring Lunch, H20, snacks. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rt. 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 Av. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to the end. Cancel if rain. L. Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Wed, Aug 1, 2012. Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
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).

Wed, Aug 1, 2012. Charles River, Boston. (walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. after-work riverside walk including Boston Common & Public Gardens, 6:30-8:45pm. 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, 6:30-8:45pm. Meet along wall near entr. to Park St. T sta. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 4, 2012. Boston's South End Old and New. (walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Walk shady streets, explore social history, architecture, fllled land, parks. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Limited to 12. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-2:30pm. Walk shady streets, explore social history, architecture, fllled land, parks. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Limited to 12. Register with Leader. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Thurs, Aug 9, 2012. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately-paced hike on trails and roads with views. From I-95/Route 128 Exit 27 (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 27 (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 12, 2012. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 6.5-mi. loop hike with some steep hills, 10am-3pm, 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. Storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mi. loop hike with a number of steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, bring lunch, water and sturdy hiking shoes. 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, Aug 12, 2012. Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Cambridge/Watertown). (walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Poets and Writers. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Poets and Writers. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Aug 12, 2012. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 5mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte.95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte.1, take Walnut St. exit, E 2 mi. L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 5 miles, Leader's Choice. From 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, and continue 4 miles. From Route 1, take Walnut Street exit, and continue 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, Aug 18, 2012. Boston's Developing Waterfront, Boston, MA. (Walks) - approved May 15
Outdoors version: 10am-2pm. Moderately fast paced walk. Explore Fort Point Channel/Marine Industrial Park/Rowe's Wharf, Greenway. Bring lunch/water. Storm cancels. Ltd to 12. L Sharon Marshall ((617) 542-4551 7-9 pm, smarshallmd@juno.com). [Reg. required]
Web version: 10am-2pm. Moderately fast paced walk. Explore Fort Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. Ltd to 12. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617) 542-4551 (best time to call: 7-9 pm), smarshallmd@juno.com. [Reg. required] [New members]

Sat, Aug 18, 2012. Central Blue Hills - Ten Points of Interest, Blue Hills Reservation, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved Aug 14 - web only late listing
Outdoors version: Difficult 6-mi. hike includes 10 special "points of interest" - overlooks, streams, ponds, and cliffs, 9:30am-1:00pm. From Rte.93/128 exit3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.
Web version: Difficult 6-mi. hike that includes 10 special "points of interest" such as overlooks, streams, ponds, and cliffs, 9:30am-1:00pm. 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 Houghton's Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Aug 19, 2012. Acton/Littleton Conservation Land, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
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. 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 1.1mi., 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).
Links: Nagog Hill area map: http://www.actontrails.org/MapNagogHill.htm; Sarah Doublet area map http://www.littletonconservationtrust.org/guide/sarah-doublet/sarahdoublet.jpg

Fri, Aug 24, 2012. Historic Streets of Brookline. (walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi walk including old homes and parklands. 6:30-8:30pm. Meet by park just to the left of Zaftigs on Harvard Street (3 blocks N of Coolidge Corner). Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mile walk including old homes and parklands. 6:30-8:30pm. Meet by park just to the left of Zaftigs on Harvard Street (3 blocks N of Coolidge Corner). Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 25, 2012. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods and fields focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Travel Nagog Hill Rd. for about 1.1 miles. Parking on left just past the small meadow. No registration. Parking limited, 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. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Travel Nagog Hill Rd. for about 1.1 miles. Parking on left just past the small meadow. No registration. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Aug 25, 2012. Middlesex Fells - Winchester. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: Fast-paced five-mile hike to scenic parts of western Fells, incl. Squaw Sachem Rock and Nanepashemet Hill. 9:30am-12:00pm. Bring lunch/sturdy footgear. Rte.93 to exit33 (Medford), W South Border Rd. twd. Winchester; 2mi. to paved Long Pond lot on R. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Fast-paced five-mile hike to scenic parts of the western Fells, including Squaw Sachem Rock and Nanepashemet Hill. 9:30am-12:00pm. Bring snack and sturdy footgear. From Route 93, take exit 33 in Medford, go west on South Border Road toward Winchester; two miles to paved Long Pond lot on the right. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 25, 2012. Blue Hills, Milton. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 14
Outdoors version: 4-mi. hike, 2:15-4:30pm. 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 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4-mi. hike, 2:15-4:30pm. 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 26, 2012. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 14
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).

Sun, Aug 26, 2012. George Washington Walkabout, Gloucester, RI. - approved May 15
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.

Sat, Sept 1, 2012. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 14
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).

Sun, Sept 2, 2012. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and Adjacent Conservation Areas, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 8-9 mi. (70+ temp. may shorten hike). Meet 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039 6-9pm).
Web version: 8-9 mi. (70+ temp. may shorten hike). Meet at 9:30am 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 sta. lot. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039 6-9pm).

Mon, Sept 3, 2012. World's End Reservation, Hingham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved May 13
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 8/31. 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 8/31. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Mon, Sept 3, 2012. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (hiking, walks) - approved May 13
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).

Possible additional listings from 2011 to suggest:

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, 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).

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