July-August 2015 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:18 AM

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Sat, July 4, 2015. Worlds End Reservation. (walks) - approved Mar 10 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. $6.00 per person fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. 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).

Sat, July 4, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Boston, MA. (walks, hiking) - approved June 14 with map
10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Optional extension over new pedestrian bridge to North Point Park in Cambridge. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. 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).

Sun, July 5, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (walks, hiking) - approved June 14 with map
6-mi. shady hike w/lunch on peninsula cooled by 340 acre Spot Pond, 10:15am-2pm. 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. Call L if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com); CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sun, July 5, 2015. Mt. Wachusett (2006'), Princeton. (walks, hiking) - approved June 23 with map
Climb the highest mountain in eastern Massachusetts. Moderate 5-mile loop at an easy pace with good views and goldfish at the top. Meet for carpool 9:30am at Lincoln RR station, or call L for directions to trail head. Bring lunch, water and appropriate clothing and footwear for conditions. (It can sometimes be windy and cool at the summit, even on warm days.) 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. Non-AMC members $1. Registration not required, but call L with any questions. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm).

Fri, July 10, 2015. Blue Hills, Milton. (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map
Brisk 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, blueberry picking, 6:30-8:45pm. 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. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 11, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved June 15 with map
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 11, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map
Difficult 6-mile hike on steep terrain with spectacular views, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water and hiking boots. Meet at DCR Flynn Rink on Woodland Road. From Route 93, exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Route 28) north 0.5 miles; right on Elm Street, 0.5mi.; left at rotary; left at rink. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 12, 2015. Cambridge to East Boston Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 9 with map
Outdoors version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm; redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm).

Sat, July 18, 2015. Lincoln Conservation Land, Lincoln. (hiking, walks) - approved July 13 with map
Moderate 5-mile hike around Flint's Pond then up into highlands with scenic overlooks, fields, and meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:00am-1:15pm. Bring snack/lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit 28 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles to a left on Lincoln Road. Travel 0.6 miles and turn right at the sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts on L. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 19, 2015. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved June 9 with map
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).

Sun, July 19, 2015. Mt. Auburn Cemetery. (walks) - approved July 12 with map
[Rte. 16 (Mt. Auburn St.) on Cambridge/Watertown line]. 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Beliefs and Symbols. Note, this particular walk is geared for people who have rarely visited Mt. Auburn but everyone is welcome. Meet at side of Story Chapel (about 100 feet beyond the main entrance) at 1:00pm. Cars should not be parked on roads with solid or broken green lines on them. No food allowed. T accessible - both the #73 and #71 buses stop nearby. Temperature of 80+ may shorten walk. Rain cancels. If in doubt, call the Leader the morning of the walk. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, July 25, 2015. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (walks) - approved June 15 with map
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).

Sun, July 26, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk in the Bellevue Pond area focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history of summer wildflowers and fruits. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rte. 93 to Exit 33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester and continue a couple of hundred yards to Bellevue Pond Parking Lot on right (opposite #68 South Border Rd, Medford). Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, July 26, 2015. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved July 19 with map
Brisk paced hike around Ponkapoag Pond, 8:30am-10:30am. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Rt. 138, Canton, 0.7 mi. S of I-93/Rt. 128 Exit 2A. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Debbie Kee.

Sat, Aug 1, 2015. Manchester-Essex Conservation Area, Manchester, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through forest up to the top of Millstone Hill focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. 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. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Aug 1, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford/Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved July 26 with map
Fast-paced and somewhat steep 6-mile hike including newly-opened scenic trail around North Reservoir, plus Winthrop Hill and Long Pond, 11:15am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water. Rte. 93 S 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. 28. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte. 93 N to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the L. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Fri, Aug 7, 2015. Beacon Hill/North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Aug 3 with map
Leisurely 5-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and a visit to the new Boston Public Market. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 8, 2015. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved June 7 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).

Sun, Aug 9, 2015. Mt. Auburn Cemetery. (walks) - approved Aug 2 with map
[Rte. 16 (Mt. Auburn St.) on Cambridge/Watertown line]. 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Notable writers & poets. Meet at side of Story Chapel (about 100 feet beyond the main entrance) at 1:00pm. Cars should not be parked on roads with solid or broken green lines on them. No food allowed. T accessible - both the #73 and #71 buses stop nearby. Temperature of 80+ may shorten walk. Rain cancels. If in doubt, call the Leader the morning of the walk. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, Aug 15, 2015. Squantum Point Park to Pope John Paul 2 Park, Quincy/Dorchester. (walks, hiking) - approved July 15 with map
5-mile walk from Squantum Point Park, along Quincy Riverwalk, across bridge to Boston Harborwalk to Pope John Paul 2 Park, 9:30am-12:30pm. Bring snack & water. Take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and bear left on East Squantum Street. Turn left and take Victory Road Marina Bay, take left on Miwra Haul Rd. into the Squantum Point parking lot. GPS Coordinates (42.299721, -71.032158). Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 16, 2015. Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery & North Bridge, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved June 23 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), Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).
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), Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sat, Aug 22, 2015. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. 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. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Aug 23, 2015. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved June 9 with map
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, Aug 29, 2015. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 20 with map
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. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 30, 2015. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks, F, N) - approved Aug 24 with map
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 (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, Sept 5, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden. (Hiking, walks) - approved Aug 25 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 7, 2015. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved June 7 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. $6.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. 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. $6.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, Sept 7, 2015. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 25 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 12, 2015. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Fast-paced, challenging 5-mile hike with lots of views, 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.

Sun, Sept 13, 2015. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. 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).

Sun, Sept 13, 2015. N. Pack Monadnock (Ted's & Carolyn's loop), NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: 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 (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
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. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Tues, Sept 15, 2015. Temple Mountain Ridgeline, Sharon, NH. (hiking) - Registration required, approved Aug 26 with map
Trailhead start at intersection of Greenleaf and Temple Roads in Sharon, NH. Brisk 8 mile very scenic hike. 9:00am start. First 5 miles almost to Miller State Park. Then descend down mountain for 3 miles finishing along Nichols Brook waterfalls and pools. Link to hike & driving maps, description & sign up instruction at https://sites.google.com/site/templeloophike. Distance from Lexington ~ 50 miles (car pool option available from Dunkin on Great Road in Littleton). Do not use route 123/124 due to bridge reconstruction in New Ipswich. Storm cancels. No dogs. Bring lunch. L Jack Mroczkowski (781-862-1019; JM705@verizon.net).

Sat, Sept 19, 2015. Explore East Boston. (walks) - approved Aug 11 with map
Moderately fast-paced walk along the Greenway, Condor Urban Wild, Piers Park and more. 10:00am-1:30pm. Meet inside Airport T (Blue Line). Bring lunch and water. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, Sept 20, 2015. Fitch's Bridge to Hayes Woods, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 28 with map
Meet at 1:00pm. We will start at the newly replaced Fitch's Bridge over the Nashua River, along a old railroad bed, through the Johnston Conservation area, around a lovely beaver pond in Hayes Woods, and back. Meet at Fitch's Bridge, 42.62549N 71.60886W. Park by either end, but note that cars can't cross. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, Sept 20, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Mod-stren. 7mi. hike. 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From the north, take Rte. 93S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte. 28, R into Sheepfold entrance. From the south, take Rte. 93N to exit 33 (Route 28). Entrance on L (2 mi.). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Sept 26, 2015. Duxbury Beach walk. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map
10:00am-Noon, moderate pace. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Lunch afterwards at a local restaurant for anyone interested. Heavy rain cancels. Call if uncertain. Directions: From North or South: Take Rte. 3 to Exit 11. Exit roundabout at 2nd turn from either direction which is Congress/West Street for 1.8 miles. (stay right at fork,continuing on West St.). Straight at traffic light onto St. George Street 1.1 miles to Washington Street, Left for 30 yards and then immediate right onto Powder Point Road. 1.0 mile to the Powder Point Bridge Parking lot before bridge. Call Mary (781-771-3680) if needed. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (781-771-3680 before 9pm; mwisbach@aol.com).

Sun, Sept 27, 2015. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Mod-stren. approx. 5-mi. hike, hills/rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring snacks/lunch/water. Meet at Northeast Metro School . From 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, Sept 27, 2015. Mts. Major & Straightback, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Leisurely/scenic 5mi. hike. Steep climb to rocky summit with panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee. 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, Sept 27, 2015. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking, walks)
CL Joyce Beatty.

Sun, Oct 4, 2015. Hale Reservation/Powisett Farm, Westwood. (walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1-3pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Web version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1-3pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. Wear traction device on boots if conditions warrant. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324).

Sun, Oct 4, 2015. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Oct 10, 2015. Boxford State Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Meet at 1:00pm in the parking lot on Middleton Rd. in Boxford, at the steel gate. Take Rte. 95 and use exit 51 on the Topsfield-Boxford line. Go west (left if heading north, right if heading south on 95) and then an immediate right on Middleton Rd. Go about 1 mile to parking area on left. Easy terrain. moderate pace, kids and dogs welcome, time about 2 hours. L Steve Davis.

Sun, Oct 11, 2015. Emerald Necklace, Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: 6mi. mod. pace w/stops 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet at Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes (corner of Boylston/Arlington). End at Forest Hills T on Orange Line. We cross 2-3 roads but otherwise off road. L Eveline Weyl.
Web version: Enjoy our historical heritage, appreciate the wonder which is the Back Bay and learn more about Frederick Olmsted. We will walk about 6 miles at a moderate pace with stops to enjoy major sights but we should be done by 12:30pm. We will meet at the Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes at the corner of Boylston and Arlington at 9:30am. From the Commonwealth Mall to Park Drive to the Muddy River to Jamaica Pond and on to the Arboretum. Most of the Necklace will be covered. End at Forest Hills T on the Orange Line. We will cross 2 or 3 roads but otherwise be off the roads. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl.

Sun, Oct 11, 2015. J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 28 with map
Meet at 1:00pm. This is a flat stroll along a scenic former bend of the Nashua River no longer in the main flow and popular with wildlife, parts of the active Nashua River, and through New England forest in fall splendor. Meet at the entrance on Nod Road across from Common St, 42.63009N 71.57936W, about 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, Oct 18, 2015. Middlesex Canal, Wilmington. (walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: 3-mi. leisurely walk along scenic section of historic canal to Patch's Pond, 1:30pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 35 in Woburn, take Rte. 38N 2.4mi. to Wilmington Town Park lot on L. Joint w/Middlesex Canal Assn. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org or contact Roger Hagopian. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868).
Web version: Three-mile leisurely walk along a scenic section of historic canal to Patch's Pond, 1:30pm. See oxbow, grooves in rocks from tow lines, and stone aqueduct. I-95/Route 128 Exit 35 (Woburn), Route 38N for 2.4 miles to the Wilmington Town Park lot on the left. Joint trip with Middlesex Canal Association. For more info, see http://www.middlesexcanal.org, or contact Roger Hagopian at 781-861-7868 (until 10:00pm). L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868).

Sat, Oct 24, 2015. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved July 25 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, Squantum, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, Squantum, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, Oct 24, 2015. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton, MA. (Instruction, walks, hiking) - approved Aug 24 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond looking for autumn wildflowers and fruits. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. Rte. 2 to Exit 42 (Rte 27/Main St, Acton). Follow Rte. 27 north for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Heavy 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, Oct 25, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Mod-stren. 7mi. hike. 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From the north, take Rte. 93S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte. 28, R into Sheepfold entrance. From the south, take Rte. 93N to exit 33 (Route 28). Entrance on L (2 mi.). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, Oct 25, 2015. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking, walks)
CL Joyce Beatty.

Sat, Oct 31, 2015. Boston's Developing Waterfront. (walks) - approved Aug 11 with map
Moderately fast-paced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Seaport District, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Dewey Square. Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, Nov 1, 2015. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Moderate-to-strenuous 8-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).

Sat, Nov 7, 2015. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved July 25 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm); bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Nov 22, 2015. Nagog Pond (Acton) & Sarah Doublet (Littleton). (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: 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).

Thurs, Nov 26, 2015. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Thanksgiving Hike. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Nov 28, 2015. Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks) - approved Aug 11 with map
Victory Gardens, War Memorial, and neighboring schools and cultural institutions. From 10:00am-1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, Dec 19, 2015. Holiday Wreaths & Green Boughs. (walks) - approved Aug 11 with map
Admire seasonal decorations in Boston's Back Bay & Beacon Hill. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet near Park Street T Station (Green Line) at the corner of Tremont and Park Streets. Bring snacks, water. Heavy rain/snow cancels. New members welcome. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, Dec 20, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Mod-stren. 7mi. hike. 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From the north, take Rte. 93S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte. 28, R into Sheepfold entrance. From the south, take Rte. 93N to exit 33 (Route 28). Entrance on L (2 mi.). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Fri, Dec 25, 2015. Foss Farms Annual XMAS hike, GMWMR & Greenough Land, Carlisle. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: Easy 4-5 mi. wander. Snowshoe if sufficient snow cover. Meet 10am. Foss Farms pkg lot, 1/3 mi. west of Concord River off Rte.225. From Rte.128 Exit 31B, follow Rtes. 4/225 through Bedford, continuing Rte.225 toward Carlisle. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Easy approx. 4-5 mi. wander through a good birding area with river and pond views, pine forest and red maple swamp. Snowshoe if sufficient snow cover. Meet 10am. Foss Farms parking lot, about 1/3 mi west of Concord River off Rte. 225. From Rte. 128 Exit 31B follow Rtes. 4/225 through Bedford, continuing on Rte. 225 toward Carlisle. Storm cancels. If weather uncertain contact Leader. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Fri, Dec 25, 2015. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 23 with map
Advance Notice: Moderate pace 4-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:00am-12:15pm. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).
Web version: Moderate pace 4-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:00am-12:15pm. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Fri, Dec 25, 2015. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Christmas Day Hike. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Fri, Jan 1, 2016. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
New Years Day Hike. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

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