July-August 2014 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:16 AM

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Sun, June 29, 2014. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land. (Hiking, walks) - online listing only (all deadlines passed), approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. hike to Sudbury River/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-2:00pm. 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. Steady rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate hike to Sudbury River/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-2:00pm. 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. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Fri, July 4, 2014. Worlds End Reservation. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 7/3. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; 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 7/3. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Fri, July 4, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map
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 (770-377-8896; 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 (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sat, July 5, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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. Email if severe weather. 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. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, July 5, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map
Outdoors version: 4-mi. hike, 12:30-2:45pm. 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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4-mi. hike, 12:30-2:45pm. 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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sun, July 6, 2014. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 15 with map
Outdoors version: Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, 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. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).
Web version: Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, 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. Note: On Sundays, Cambridge parking meters are free and it's OK to park on streets marked for Resident Permit Parking. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).

Sun, July 6, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11 with map, may need revision
Outdoors version: Sheepfold lot. Mod.6mi. hike. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. 6 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, July 9, 2014. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
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 (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).

Thurs, July 10, 2014. East Boston Greenway/Harborwalk. (walks) - approved July 3 with map [Late web-only listing]
Outdoors version: Meet 6:00pm. 2 hrs (longer if desired). Piers Park, Boston Harbor Sculpture Park, stop at Boston's only Aussie bistro -specialties include meat pie/pavlova or beer by the waterfront. Meet Blue Line Airport T stop (Greenway side exit). L Joel Snider (jspapacito@msn.com; 857-600-8295 day of walk).
Web version: Meet 6:00pm. 2 hrs (longer if desired). Piers Park, Boston Harbor Sculpture Park, stop at Boston's only Aussie bistro -specialties include meat pie/pavlova or beer by the waterfront. Meet Blue Line Airport T stop (Greenway side exit). Non-AMC members $1. L Joel Snider (jspapacito@msn.com; 857-600-8295 day of walk).

Sat, July 12, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster and Ashburnham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at "graffiti bridge" on Oakmont Ave. near corner with North Common Road in Westminster. Hike around beautiful, remote Muddy Pond, with rolling terrain and moderate pace; 5.8 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at "graffiti bridge" on Oakmont Ave. near corner with North Common Road in Westminster. Leave some cars here and shuttle to where trail crosses Route 12 in Ashburnham. Hike south around beautiful, remote Muddy Pond, with rolling terrain and moderate pace; 5.8 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Boston area, take Rte. 2 west to exit 25. Turn left on Rte. 2A and take quick left on Town Farm Rd. Drive about 2 miles to bottom of hill, then right on Oakmont Ave to graffiti bridge. From Rte. 140 north, cross Rte. 2 overpass and immediately go left onto Town Farm Rd. (see above).

Sat, July 12, 2014. Central Blue Hills, Blue Hills Reservation. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Difficult 6-mi. hike including views from lesser-known trails, 9:30am-1:30pm. 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 (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Difficult 6-mi. hike including views from lesser-known trails, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte.93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, July 12, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks) - approved May 10 with map
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 13, 2014. Coolidge Corner, Brookline to Logan Airport Walk. (hiking, walks) - modified Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: 12mi. Follow Charles River to Charlestown. Explore historic sites in Charlestown and then on to Everett, Chelsea, and E. Boston. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 10:00am at outbound Coolidge Corner T station. No Reg. Rain cancels. L Shelley Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm; Redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: Coolidge Corner, Brookline to Logan Airport. 12 mi. Follow Charles River to Charlestown. Explore historic sites in Charlestown and then on to Everett, Chelsea, and E. Boston. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 10:00am at outbound Coolidge Corner T station. Take Green "C" line to Coolidge Corner (intersection of Beacon and Harvard St.). Open parking. No registration. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelley Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm).

Sun, July 13, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11 with map, may need revision
Outdoors version: 5mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. 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-1pm. 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).

Tues, July 15, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, July 19, 2014. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile walk 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet Hallet St entrance Pope John Paul II Park. From Rte.93N, take exit11(11B-Rte.93S) 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. Meet at Hallet Street entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. From Route 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Route 93S) to Granite Avenue, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop Street, right under bridge into parking lot. E-mail if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, July 19, 2014. Manchester-Essex Conservation Area, Manchester, MA. (walks, Instruction) - approved May 10 with map
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, July 20, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: Meet at 1:00pm in Westminster at Stone Hill Road/Narrows Road. Leave some cars and drive to graffiti bridge on Oakmont Ave. Hike south, around working farm, by Round Meadow Pond and Wachusett Village Inn, about 5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet at 1:00pm in Westminster at Stone Hill Road/Narrows Road. Leave some cars and drive to graffiti bridge on Oakmont Ave. Hike south, around working farm, by Round Meadow Pond and Wachusett Village Inn, about 5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Boston area take Rte. 2 west, exit 27. Take left at exit, crossing Rte. 2 onto Narrows Rd. Drive straight to fork at Stone Hill Rd. where trail crosses and park along brook. From Worcester area, take Rte. 140 north, take right onto Gatehouse Road just before ski area entrance; follow about 2 miles and turn right onto Stone Hill Road, drive to bottom of hill and turn left at corner with Narrows Road and park along brook.

Sat, July 26, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster and Leominster. (hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map, add'l leader added May 19
Outdoors version: Meet 9:00am at Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area main parking lot, along edge on the east side, near driveway. Hike over scenic Crow Hill ledges and Redemption Rock, 5 miles rolling terrain with short steeps and moderate pace. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net), Steve Smith (978-692-8219).
Web version: Meet 9:00am at Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area. Meet in main parking lot, along edge on the east side, near driveway. Leave some cars and shuttle to corner of Stone Hill and Narrows roads in Westminster. Hike south over scenic Crow Hill ledges and by Redemption Rock to ski area, 5 miles over rolling terrain with short steeps and moderate pace. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629), Steve Smith (978-692-8219).
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Driving Directions: From Boston area, take Route 2 west to exit 25 onto Route 140 heading south, take right at ski area sign. From Worcester area, take Rte.190 to exit 5. Go north on Rte. 140 for 9.5 miles to Wachusett Mt. entrance on left.

Sat, July 26, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 14 with map [Marc Hurwitz & Robert Winters substituted for Corinne Waite]
Outdoors version: Moderate hike, 6+ mi. on lesser used trails, some steep hills. 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eve 7-9 only).
Web version: Moderate hike, 6+ mi. on lesser used trails, some steep hills. 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eve 7-9 only).

Sun, July 27, 2014. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 12 with map, corrected May 11
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua(NH), Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L onto Rte.101W ramp toward Wilton 5mi., continue N thru light, over bridge onto North River Rd., cross Center Rd. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. lollipop route along picturesque stream past waterfalls, cascades, along ledges & hilly forest terrain, 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH go W on Rte. 101A toward Milford 7 mi., L onto Rte. 101 W ramp toward Wilton, NH 5 mi., continue N thru light (cross Rte. 101A) over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8 mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5 mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Aug 2, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St.side Oak Grove Tstation. Rte.93 exit32 Medford; Rte.60E 1.2mi., L on Highland Ave.0.5mi., R on Glenwood St.0.6mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1mi., R into T sta.lot(fee) or street park. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30 pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. 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 (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 3, 2014. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (walks, Instruction) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk looking for summer wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. 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. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. 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. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Thurs, Aug 7, 2014. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 6:15-8:15pm. 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 (henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: 6:15-8:15pm. 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, Aug 9, 2014. Midstate Trail hike over Wachusett. (hiking; Clubwide Events, New Members) - approved Apr 11, map added Apr 12
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at "Town Hayfield" parking spot in Princeton, on Gates Road just north of Goodnow Road corner [near 53 Gates Road]. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at "Town Hayfield" parking spot in Princeton, on Gates Road just north of Goodnow Road corner [GPS 42.459211 - 71.927087]. Leave some cars and shuttle to parking lot of Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area. Hike south over mountain summit and then through Wachusett Meadows Audubon Preserve, 6.2 miles. Rolling terrain with some steeps; moderately strenuous. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Worcester area follow Route 31 north out of Holden, after Princeton town line take left onto Ball Hill Road and drive to end. Turn left onto Route 62 then next right onto Gates Road. From Boston area head west on Route 2 to Fitchburg then south on Route 31. Stay on 31 to Princeton Center then head west on Route 62 for appx. 3.5 miles to right onto Gates Rd.
Location: 53 Gates Road, Princeton, MA 01541
Difficulty: moderate with climbs

Sat, Aug 9, 2014. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 12 with map
Outdoors version: 4 mi. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/water. I-93/Rte 128 exit 2A to Rte.138S for 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course pkg. lot on L. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4 mi. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/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 (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, Aug 9, 2014. Blue Hills, Canton. (hiking, walks) - late, web-only listing approved Aug 5 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate 6-mi. hike including lesser-used trails in Tucker Hill and Buck Hill areas, 9:15am-1:00pm. 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.
Web version: Moderate 6-mi. hike including lesser-used trails in the Tucker Hill and Buck Hill areas, 9:15am-1:00pm. This starts shortly after Beth Mosias's nearby Ponkapoag walk, which goes from 7:00am to 9:00am. 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 10, 2014. Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery & North Bridge, Concord. (walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: See water lotus in bloom, authors' graves and other Concord wonders on slow-paced, 5 mile ramble. Meet 10:00am. From Concord center take Monument Street 0.5 miles to North Bridge parking area on right. Bring lunch, water and sturdy rambling shoes. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm).
Web version: See water lotus in bloom, authors' graves and other Concord wonders on slow-paced, 5 mile ramble. Meet 10:00am. From Concord center take Monument Street 0.5 miles to North Bridge parking area on right. Bring lunch, water and sturdy rambling shoes. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm).

Sun, Aug 10, 2014. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
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. Steady rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).
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. Steady rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sun, Aug 10, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11 with map, may need revision
Outdoors version: Sheepfold lot. Mod.6mi. hike. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. 6 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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).

Sat, Aug 16, 2014. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
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-mile 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, 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, Aug 16, 2014. Boston's South End Old and New. (walks) - Registration Required - approved May 10
Outdoors version: From 10:00am-2:00pm. Walk shady streets and explore social history, architecture, filled land & parks. Meet indoors Back Bay T Station (Orange Line) near exit turnstile. Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10:00am-2:00pm. Walk shady streets and explore social history, architecture, filled land & parks. Meet indoors Back Bay T Station (Orange Line) near exit turnstile. 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).

Sun, Aug 17, 2014. Midstate Trail hike. (hiking; Clubwide Events, New Members) - approved Apr 11, map added Apr 12
Outdoors version: Meet at 11:00am at Barre Falls Dam [GPS 42.427891 - 72.023797]. Hike south 8.5 miles over back roads, through Ware River watershed and Savage Hill. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet at 11:00am at Barre Falls Dam [GPS 42.427891 - 72.023797]. From Rte. 68, take Rte. 62 west for 2.2 miles. Take left on entrance road, and park in first lot on left, just before dam. Leave most cars and shuttle back to the "Town Hayfield" parking spot in Princeton. Hike south 8.5 miles over back roads, through Ware River watershed and Savage Hill. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: From Rte. 68, take Rte. 62 west for 2.2 miles. Take left on entrance road, and park in first lot on left, just before dam. Leave most cars and shuttle back to the "Town Hayfield" parking spot in Princeton. Those who want a shorter [4+ mile] alternative may leave their car at corner of Route 68 and Intervale Road.
Location: Barre Falls Dam
Difficulty: moderate

Sun, Aug 17, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 11 with map, may need revision
Outdoors version: 5mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. 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-1pm. 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).

Fri, Aug 22, 2014. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved May 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi walk including water views and old homes. 6:30-8:30pm. Meet by park across from Papagayo in City Square. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi walk including water views and old homes. 6:30-8:30pm. Meet by park across from Papagayo in City Square. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Aug 23, 2014. Midstate Trail hike. (hiking; Clubwide Events, New Members) - approved Apr 11, map added Apr 12
Outdoors version: Meet 9:00am at trail crossing on East Hill Road in Rutland [GPS 42.340975 - 71.996883]. Shuttle to Barre Falls Dam off Rte. 62 in Barre. Hike south 7.7 miles through Rutland State Park back to East Hill Road. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364; timloftus@msn.com).
Web version: Meet 9:00am at trail crossing on East Hill Road in Rutland [GPS 42.340975 - 71.996883]. Leave some cars and shuttle to Barre Falls Dam off Rte. 62 in Barre. Hike south 7.7 miles through Rutland State Park back to East Hill Road with some rolling terrain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364; timloftus@msn.com).
Driving Directions: From Rte. 31 in Paxton Center, go west on Rte. 122 for 4.2 miles and turn left onto Pleasantdale Rd. Go .5 mile and turn right onto East Hill Rd. for almost a mile to Midstate crossing.
Location: near 60 East Hill Road, Rutland, Mass.
Difficulty: moderate

Sat, Aug 23, 2014. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mile challenging hike, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & 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. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5 mile challenging hike, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & 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. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Aug 23, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks) - approved May 10 with map
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, Aug 24, 2014. Hike North Pack Monadnock, Greenfield, NH. (hiking) - approved Apr 13 with map
Outdoors version: Rugged, scenic 6.5mi. loop via Ted's&Carolyn's trails. 9:30am-2:30pm. From Nashua, Rte.101A W to Rte.101 W, north on Rte.31, L ~8mi. on Russell Station Rd., to Mountain Rd., turn R ~0.5mi. to parking on R opposite trailhead. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net, 781-275-2143).
Web version: A rugged, scenic loop of 6.5mi. via Ted's & Carolyn's trails. 9:30am-2:30pm. From Nashua, NH, take Rte. 101A west toward Milford, NH. Blend onto Rte. 101 west toward Wilton, NH. Head north toward Lyndeboro on Rte. 31 and turn left ~8mi. on Russell Station Rd. (look for the Trebuchet Adventure Park on the right and Trojan Horse on the left by this intersection). Continue to Mountain Rd. and turn right ~0.5mi. to parking in a small alcove on the right opposite trailhead. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Aug 30, 2014. Midstate Trail past half-way mark. (hiking; Clubwide Events, New Members) - approved Apr 11, map added Apr 12
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am on trail crossing at 4H Club horse barns near Buck Hill in Spencer [GPS 42.296125 - 71.982061]. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net). L Mark Dubois (508-853-9609; mdubois1@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am on trail crossing at 4H Club horse barns near Buck Hill in Spencer [GPS 42.296125 - 71.982061]. Leave some cars here and shuttle to East Hill Road off Pleasantdale Road in Rutland. Hike south 5.2 miles around Treasure Valley and by Thompson Pond. Rolling terrain and moderate difficulty. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629). L Mark Dubois (508-853-9609).
Driving Directions: From Worcester take Rte. 9 toward Spencer, opposite Ragsdale Chevrolet take right on Paxton Road for 1.4 miles. Go left on Gold Nugget Rd for .6 miles, then right on McCormack Rd for 1.9 miles to 4-H Club parking lot.
Location: near 114 McCormack Road, Spencer, Mass.
Difficulty: moderate

Sat, Aug 30, 2014. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 6.5-mi. hike with some steep hills, 10:00am-3:00pm, 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. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile hike, rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Bring lunch/water/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. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 31, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; 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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Mon, Sept 1, 2014. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 12 with map
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. 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, Sept 1, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; 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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sat, Sept 6, 2014. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 8.5mi. 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. 1.3mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8.5 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 (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Sept 13, 2014. Midstate Trail through Spencer & Audubon land. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am in Spencer; hike by Audubon land and horse farms, 5.3 mile rolling terrain; moderate pace. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am in Spencer where trail crosses near corner of Ash Street and East Charlton Road [near 160 Ash Street, GPS 42.218513 - 71.980095]. Leave some cars here and shuttle to Route 9 at Spencer Country Inn. Walk south by Audubon land and horse farms, 5.3 miles, back to Ash Street corner. Leader: Tia Koziak (tel. 508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: From Rte. 20, take Rte. 31 north 5.4 miles. Take right on Capon Road .4 miles to end, turn left and park near that corner on Ash Street; which is .1 mile north of GH Wilson Rd and trail crossing. From Rte. 9, take Rte. 31 south. Turn left on East Charlton Rd. to corner of Ash Street where you turn left and park.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 20, 2014. Midstate Trail hike. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 9:00am to hike south in Charlton 6.4 miles, ending with walk through cow tunnel under Route 20. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 9:00am where trail crosses Route 20 in Charlton [near 8 Old Worcester Road, GPS 42.146294 - 71.937780]. Leave some cars here and drive to parking turn-off on Ash Street in Spencer. From here hike south 6.4 miles, ending with walk through cow tunnel under Route 20. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: Heading west on Route 20 in Oxford, from corner with Rte. 56, go west on Rte. 20 for 3.0 miles. Take left at stoplight onto Worcester Rd. across from Auto Center (big tan building on right). Go up road and bear left, past trail crossing, and park around cul-de-sac.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 27, 2014. Midstate Trail over French River in Oxford. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12 in Oxford; hike over French river, 5 miles. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12 in Oxford, across from Dana Road, just north of town center [near 52 Rocky Hill Road, GPS 42.132239 - 71.874865]. Leave some cars here and drive to trail crossing on (south side of) Route 20 in Charlton. From here hike south through Hodges Village Dam area to Rocky Hill Road, 5 miles.
Driving Directions: Route I-395 south from Worcester, exit at Depot Road to Route 12, heading south, turn right onto Rocky Hill Road.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sun, Oct 5, 2014. Midstate Trail Oxford to Sutton. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet at NOON at parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton; 6.5 miles moderate pace. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet at NOON at parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton [near 660 Central Turnpike, GPS 42.114499 - 71.799750]. Leave some cars and drive to end of Rocky Hill Road off Route12 in Oxford. Hike south 6.5 miles to West Sutton. Leaders: Tia Koziak (tel. 508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: Take Rte. 395 south from Worcester to Exit 4A, taking Sutton Ave. east (toward Sutton) for 3.2 miles to church on right. From Rte. 146 take Central Turnpike toward Oxford 4.7 miles to church on left.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Oct 11, 2014. Midstate Trail in Douglas woods. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas for hike through woods and farmlands, 6.2 miles of rolling terrain, moderate pace. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364; timloftus@msn.com).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas [Near 200 Webster Street, GPS 42.056044 - 71.786750]. Leave some cars there and shuttle to parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. Hike south to Route 16, 6.2 miles. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364).
Driving Directions: Take Rte. 395 south from Worcester to exit 2. Go east on Rte. 16 for 4.3 miles to state trail parking lot on right. From Rte.146 and East Douglas, take Rte. 16 west. Lot is on left, 0.9 miles past entrance to Wallum Lake/Douglas State Forest (Cedar St).
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Oct 18, 2014. Midstate Trail 9-mile trek into RI. (hiking, Clubwide, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 9:30am on Rhode Island side of Wallum Lake. Shuttle to walk south through Douglas State Forest past R.I. border-about 9 miles total on rolling terrain, moderate pace. L Kenneth Baldyga (508-757-5812; youngken1@verizon.net).
Web version: Meet 9:30am on Rhode Island side of Wallum Lake, by Buck Hill Fire Tower near 445 Buck Hill Road, Pascoag, RI, GPS: 41.58582 - 71.46658] Leave some cars and shuttle to Route 16 in Douglas, where Midstate crosses road. Walk south through Douglas State Forest past R.I. border-about 9 miles total on rolling terrain, moderate pace. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Kenneth Baldyga (508-757-5812; youngken1@verizon.net).
Driving Directions: From Worcester, take exit 2 off Route 395 onto Rte. 16. Head east on Rte. 16 for 5.2 miles to main entrance to Wallum Lake on right (from the east, take Rte. 146 and head west on Rte. 16 past East Douglas, look for Wallum Lake entrance on left). This is Cedar Street which later becomes Wallum Lake road and eventually RI Route 100. Follow Cedar St/Wallum Lake Rd for 4.0 miles to 2nd stop sign and take right. Go another 2.1 miles to first driveable right after Zamora Hospital. Go .1 mile and take right onto Buck Hill Road. Go 1.2 miles and Buck Hill Fire Tower is on left-park directly opposite of tower on right.
Difficulty: Moderate

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