July-Aug 2013 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:28 AM

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Thurs, July 4, 2013. Freedom Trail, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: 8:45am. Celebrate Boston's role/America's struggle for freedom. Narrated walk to 16 historically significant Freedom Trail sites. Heavy-rain-cancels. Limit 20. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).
Web version: 8:45am. Celebrate Boston's role in America's struggle for freedom on a narrated walk to 16 historically significant Freedom Trail sites. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 20. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).

Thurs, July 4, 2013. World's End Reservation, Hingham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
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).

Thurs, July 4, 2013. Parks & Greenways, Boston, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sat, July 6, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Malden, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved May 12
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; 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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sat, July 6, 2013. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill, Dorchester. (walks, hikes) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 5-mi. walk along Neponset River, 9:30am-12:15pm. Meet Hallet St. entrance Pope John Paul II Park. Rte93N, exit11(11B from Rte93S) to Granite Ave, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop St., right under bridge into pkg. lot. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 9:30am-12:15pm. 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).

Sun, July 7, 2013. Boston's Developing Waterfront. (walks) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 10am-2pm. Moderately fast-paced walk. Explore Fort Point Channel/Marine Industrial Park/Rowe's Wharf. Bring lunch/water. Storm cancels. Ltd. to 15. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10am-2pm. Moderately fast-paced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Atlantic Ave. and Summer St. Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. New members welcome. Ltd. to 15. Non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, July 7, 2013. Blue Hills, Quincy. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 12
Outdoors version: Difficult, fast-paced 6mi. hike through hilly/remote areas, 3:00pm-6:00pm. 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, 3:00pm-6:00pm. 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 13, 2013. Estabrook Woods, Concord. [message sent 5/9 to Forty Plus Chairs to permit co-listing, no response yet] - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 5-mile level hike, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/water. From Concord center N 3.7mi. on Lowell Rd., R Indian Hill Rd., first L on Indian Hill (becomes Autumn Lane) 0.8mi., L Kibby Place at fork, park at junction with Estabrook Rd. Rain cancels. L Alan Millner (781-862-7893) amillner@alum.mit.edu) , CL Dianne Alperin (978-369-0120) jdalperin@verizon.net.
Web version: 5-mile level hike, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Colonial Inn in Concord center go N 3.7 mi. on Lowell Rd., R on Indian Hill Rd., first L on Indian Hill which becomes Autumn Lane 0.8 mi., L on Kibby Place at fork and park where it ends at junction with Estabrook Rd. Rain cancels. Joint with Forty Plus. L Alan Millner (781-862-7893) amillner@alum.mit.edu) , CL Dianne Alperin (978-369-0120) jdalperin@verizon.net.

Sat, July 13, 2013. Parklands of Dorchester, South Boston. (walks) - late web-only listing with map, approved July 11
Outdoors version: Moderate 6-mi. walk including Savin Hill Park, Old Harbor, and Dorchester Heights, with some steep hills and spectacular views, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring snack/lunch & water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T sta. at upper level gates. (No nearby parking.) Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Moderate 6-mi. walk including Savin Hill Park, Old Harbor, and Dorchester Heights, with some steep hills and spectacular views, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring snack/lunch & water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T sta. at upper level gates. (No nearby parking.) Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 14, 2013. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 9:00am. Moderate hike over Ridge Trail/Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit39(Wakefield), take North Av. E 2.5mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy rain cancels. L Samir Patel (781-246-2747 (6pm to 10pm); sam5670@yahoo.com).
Web version: 9:00am. Moderate hike over the Ridge Trail and Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Av. E 2.5 mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Samir Patel (781-246-2747 (6pm to 10pm); sam5670@yahoo.com).

Thurs, July 18, 2013. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
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@aol.com).
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@aol.com).

Sat, July 20, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi. to Granite Railway/quarries, some rock scrambling & steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet Shea Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8 Quincy, south 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, north 0.7 miles. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mi.walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 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 Center T station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, July 20, 2013. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 9
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).

Sat, July 27, 2013. Boston's South End Old and New: New Route. (walks) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 10:00am-2:00pm. Walk shady streets, explore social history, architecture, fllled land, parks. Bring lunch/water. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-2:00pm. Walk shady streets, explore social history, architecture, fllled land & parks. Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. Register with Leader. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, July 27, 2013. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved July 23 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. brisk hike through woods w/ponds&streams, 9:45am-1:30pm. From Rte.95/128 exit19 Needham, take Highland Ave. 1.8mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte.135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5mi., bear R onto Dedham St. 1.5mi.. Park at tennis courts. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: 6-mi. brisk, hilly hike through woods w/ponds and streams, including lesser-known trails, 9:45am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 exit 19 in Needham, take Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 for 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5 mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts just past Mill Farm barn. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (info@hiddenboston.com).

Sun, July 28, 2013. Mt. Monadnock, Jasper, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 12
Outdoors version: Marlborough Trail. 6mi. RT slow-pace over steep terrain. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet 7:30am carpool in Lincoln. 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 to 11pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Avoid the crowds on the Marlborough Trail. 6 mile round trip at slow pace over steep terrain. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet 7:30am for carpool in Lincoln. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, 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.
Avoid the crowds on the Marlborough Trail. 6 mile round trip at slow pace over steep terrain.  Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet 7:30 a.m. for carpool in Lincoln. 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 to 11pm).

Sat, Aug 3, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 5mi.-hike to cliff-top views including waterfall, 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Oak Grove T (Washington St. side). Rte.93, exit32 (Medford); east Rte.60, 1.2mi.; left Highland Ave., 0.5mi.; right Glenwood St., 0.6mi.; left Washington St., 0.1mi.; T lot/street pkg. Heavy rain cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 5 mi. hike to cliff-top views including waterfall, 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet on Washington Street side of Oak Grove T station. I-93 Exit 32, Medford, head east on Route 60 for 1.2 miles, then turn left on Highland Avenue and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Glenwood Street and go 0.6 miles, then turn left on Washington Street and go 0.1 miles, then turn right into T station lot, or park on street. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Aug 10, 2013. Acton/Littleton Conservation Land, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
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

Sun, Aug 11, 2013. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 3.5 miles. Meet at 1:00pm at map board in Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot. I-93 South onto I-95, Exit 2A, Rte. 138/Washington St., Canton; continue 1.2 miles; L into parking lot. Bring water, snacks. Temperature 90 or above cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 7-9 pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 3.5 miles. Meet at 1:00pm at map board in Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot. I-93 South onto I-95, Exit 2A, Rte. 138/Washington St., Canton; continue 1.2 miles; L into parking lot. Bring water, snacks. Temperature 90 or above cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551, 7-9pm).

Wed, Aug 14, 2013. Castle Island, South Boston, MA. (walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: Leisurely 3-mi. walk, 7:00-8:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet: front of Sullivan's. Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses(#9 or #11). Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 3-mi. walk along harbor, 7:00-8:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet in front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 17, 2013. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 11
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 18, 2013. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11
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@aol.com; 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@aol.com).

Sat, Aug 24, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (Hiking, walks) - very late listing approved Aug 22 with map
Outdoors version: Very challenging 6-mi. hike on steep, scenic trails to Great Blue, Little Blue & Wolcott Hills, 9:45am-1:15pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte.93/128 exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R just past Trailside Museum. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Very challenging 6-mi. hike on steep, scenic trails to Great Blue, Little Blue & Wolcott Hills, 9:45am-1:15pm. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R just past Trailside Museum. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 24, 2013. 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. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk through forest up to the top of Millstone Hill focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. 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, The New England Wild Flower Society, The Winchester Public Schools, and The Friends of the Middlesex Fells as well as the AMC. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Aug 25, 2013. Mts. Major & Straightback, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 12
Outdoors version: Leisurely/scenic 5mi. hike. Panoramic Lake Winnipesaukee views from rocky summit. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 8:00am carpool. I-95/Rte.128 Exit35 (Woburn) to Rte.38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely/scenic 5mi. hike. Panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee from rocky summit. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 8:00am for carpool. I-95/Rte.128 Exit 35 (Woburn) to Rte. 38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).

Sun, Aug 25, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 9
Outdoors version: 8:30am. Moderate, 6.9 miles over Skyline Loop. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet in parking lot at Sheepfold: Exit 33 from 93, 1 mi. north on Fellsway West, under bridge and enter on L to parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. L Samir Patel (781-246-2747 (6pm to 10pm); sam5670@yahoo.com).
Web version: 8:30am. Moderate, 6.9 miles over Skyline Loop. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet in parking lot at Sheepfold: Exit 33 from 93, 1 mi. north on Fellsway West, under bridge and enter on L to parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Samir Patel (781-246-2747 (6pm to 10pm); sam5670@yahoo.com).

Sat, Aug 31, 2013. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 9
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: Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 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, Sept 1, 2013. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13
Outdoors version: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] Meet 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 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)
Web version: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] 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)

Mon, Sept 2, 2013. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 9
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 8/30. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; 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 e-mail after 8/30. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

No Jim Loughlin hikes for July/August

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