July-August 2017 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, September 2, 2017 11:14 AM

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Sat, July 1, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved May 22 with map and image
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.

Sat, July 1, 2017. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved June 25 with map and image
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, 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).

Tues, July 4, 2017. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map and image
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).

Thurs, July 6, 2017. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved June 29 with map
2 hour walk, some history, good harbor views. Option for harborside picnic table dinner at KO Australian bistro ~8:00pm. Meet at 6:00pm at Blue Line Airport T stop (Bremen Street side), parking available, approx. 268 Bremen Street on GPS. Same afternoon cell: 857-600-8295. L Joel Snider.

Fri, July 7, 2017. Quincy Quarries Sunset Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved July 3 with map and image
Unusual 4-mile hike from open hilltop above Boston to historic quarries including multiple spectacular views, 6:30pm-8:45pm. Some steep sections. Bring dinner/water/hiking shoes. Meet between Crossing Nines bar and driving range by Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hill Dr, Quincy (GPS coordinates 42.2441847,-71.0489155). From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy (Furnace Brook Parkway), follow signs to Granite Links/Quarry Hills. Head onto Ricciuti Drive at old Men's Wearhouse/Tux building where sign for Quarry Hills is, drive approximately 1 mile to sign for club, take left up hill and park in lot near the driving range. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 8, 2017. Middlesex Fells Multi-Pond Hike, Medford. (hiking, walks) - approved July 3 with map and image
Moderate 8-mile hike to 7 separate ponds as well as ledges with scenic views, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots. Meet at DCR Flynn Rink on Woodland Rd. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Rte. 28) N 0.5 mi., R on Elm St. 0.5 mi., L at rotary to rink on L. Bus 99 from Wellington T sta. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 9, 2017. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 with map and image
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).

Fri, July 14, 2017. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved July 10 with map
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, new parts of the Harborwalk, and old homes. 6:30-9:00pm. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 15, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved July 9 with map and image
6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30pm. 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., Park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, July 16, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Sheepfold pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. 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. Note: There is now a parking fee for the Sheepfold Lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Fri, July 21, 2017. Harborwalk and North End, Boston. (walks) - approved July 17 with map
Leisurely 4-mile walk along waterfront of downtown Boston and through hidden streets and alleyways of North End, including stops at Italian food shops, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 22, 2017. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved July 17 with map and image
Approx. 7mi. hike with ponds and views. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water and sturdy footwear. From Needham center take Chestnut St. for 1.5mi. to end. Bear right on Dedham St. & go 1.5mi. to parking lot on left at the tennis courts in Caryl Park. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members, $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sat, July 29, 2017. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks, hiking) - approved July 25 with map and image
4 mile walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 10:00am-12:30pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Administration Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills station, walk 0.6 mi. L Mike Stadelmaier, Robert Winters.

Sat, Aug 5, 2017. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map and image
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).

Sat, Aug 5, 2017. Pope John Paul 2 Park to Squantum Point Park Dorchester/Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved July 31 with map and image
7-mile walk from Pope John Paul II Park, along Boston Harborwalk, across bridge to Quincy Riverwalk to Squantum Point Park and back, 9:30am-12:45pm. 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 under bridge into parking lot. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, Aug 6, 2017. Beaver Brook Assoc., Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 with map (no image)
8-9mi. over varied terrain w/pond & brook views, beaver lodges, waterfowl & "French meadow", 9:30am-3:00pm. Minor rock scramble & mystery cave home to a common animal. Bring lunch, boots. From Rte. 3 exit 6 in Nashua, take Rte. 130 W 5.8 mi. to light in Hollis Ctr., continue 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side of Rte. 130. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Fri, Aug 11, 2017. Thompson Island Sandbar Sunset Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 6 with map and image
Unusual 4-mile walk with spectacular views along sandbar at low tide to the southern edge of one of the Boston Harbor Islands, 6:45pm-8:45pm. Bring hiking boots, dinner/snack & water. From Boston, take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Once under the Rte. 3 bridge and through Neponset Circle, continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and take a left on East Squantum Road 1.3 miles from Neponset Circle. Continue on E Squantum Road--which becomes Dorchester Street--for just over a mile to Shoreham Street on right. Park anywhere on Shoreham Street or nearby streets in spaces that allow parking. Meet at intersection of Dorchester Street and Shoreham Street. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 12, 2017. Houghs Neck, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 6 with map (no image)
Unusual, fast-paced 9-mile peninsula hike mostly along proposed Sea to Summit Greenway, including salt marshes, a long path along a dike, hidden ocean beaches, and a former Boston Harbor island, all with spectacular views, 9:45pm-2:15pm. Bring hiking boots/sturdy sneakers, lunch/snack & water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8 mi., L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Aug 19, 2017. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 14 with map and image
5.5-mile walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling, bushwhacking 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.

Sun, Aug 20, 2017. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved July 8 with map (no image)
9am-Noon. Join us when the Boston and Southeast MA Chapters team up for a Skyline Loop hike. Moderate pace, on steep hills and rocky trails. Not for beginners. Visit the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. Bring snacks and water. Sturdy foot wear. No children or dogs. Rain cancels. AMC non-members $1 fee. Questions? Contact one of the leaders. Ls Ken Cohen (k-cohen@comcast.net; 508-942-1536 before 9pm), Lisa Fleischman (lfleisch2@gmail.com; 617-244-5747 before 9pm).
Directions: Take Route 93 to Exit 3 Houghton's Pond. Turn right at the stop sign onto Hillside Street. Houghton's Pond is located approximately 1/4 mile on the right. Continue 1/4 mile to the Reservation Headquarters on the left. Park in the lot across the street, on the right, where we will meet.
Public transit directions: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/blue-hills-reservation.html

Sat, Aug 26, 2017. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 21 with map and image
Challenging 6-mi. hike on steep, scenic trails to Great Blue, Hemenway and Hancock ledges, and more, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Wed, Aug 30, 2017. Audubon Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont. (walks) - approved Aug 6 with map and image
5:30-7:15pm. End your day with a lovely nature walk right in Belmont, MA, brought to you by the AMC Boston Chapter Conservation and Local Walks/Hikes Committees. The walk will focus on plant identification and fun and interesting natural history. Easy trails, bring water and snack, no children or dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Meet in front of the visitor's center. Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/habitat/directions
Fees: Audubon Non-Members $4 (Adults) $3 (Seniors 65+); AMC Non-Members: $1. L Boot Boutwell. Questions? Contact Joan Entwistle (joan.entwistle@gmail.com; 978-549-4864) or Lisa (localwalks@amcboston.org; 617-244-5747).

Fri, Sept 1, 2017. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved Aug 28 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk along some of the most charming streets in Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End, with possible stop at Eataly, 6:30pm-9:15pm. Meet along wall abutting Park Street at Park St. T Stop on Boston Common. Walk ends at Boylston Street by Boston Common. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 2, 2017. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 26 with map and image
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, 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.

Mon, Sept 4, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 30 with map and image
[Resched from 9/3 to 9/4 due to weather] 5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo.

Mon, Sept 4, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 3 with map and image
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).

Fri, Sept 8, 2017. National Park Service Offers Evening Walk at World's End Reservation.
5:00pm. National Park Service rangers from Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations, are presenting a guided walk of the World's End Reservation in Hingham. This walk is free and open to the public, and no advance registration is required. The meeting place is the ranger station at the World's End parking lot, located at the end of Martin's Lane in Hingham. The normal parking fee is being waived for this evening walk, courtesy of the Trustees. This walk will explore the natural and cultural history of World's End in Hingham, Massachusetts. The route will traverse several drumlins, a geological formation of the Boston Harbor. Rangers will discuss the natural and cultural history of this landscape, including the presence of invasive plants and the origin of this park as a Frederick Law Olmsted design for a residential community. The host of the evening's walk is the Trustees of Reservations, which manages World's End Reservation. For further information, please visit www.thetrustees.org. For further information on Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, please visit www.nps.gov/boha, or call 617-223-8666. For more information about World's End or directions to World's End, please visit www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/south-shore/worlds-end.html or call 781-740-7233.

Sun, Sept 17, 2017. Bedford, Burlington, Lexington Municipal Lands. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 20 with map (no image)
Very hilly 6-mi. wander through various conservation & municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet at the new Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford, MA. From Rte. 128 exit 32 merge on Rte. 3N for 1.5 mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte. 62) toward Bedford for 0.6 mi., turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi. at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine.

Sun, Sept 17, 2017. Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery & North Bridge, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 25 with map (no image)
See wild flowers and perhaps also other wild creatures, 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. Ls Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm) & Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Wed, Sept 20, 2017. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 25 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 10:30am-1:30pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Sept 23, 2017. Wildcat Conservation Area, Boxford. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 21 with map (no image)
Kids and dogs are welcome. Meet at 1:00pm. It will be about 2 hours, easy terrain, moderate pace. From Rte. 95 take Rte. 133 into West Boxford center, head east on Main St. to a 4 way intersection with grassy patch in center. Go left on Ipswich Rd. to another 4 way, then right onto Hemlock Rd. (at the 4 way Spofford Rd. comes in from the left) Very soon find a parking on on the right. L Steve Davis.

Sat, Sept 23, 2017. 4th Annual Duxbury Beach Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 25 with map (no image)
10:00am-2:00pm. This year we will extend the walk to the end of Duxbury Beach and have lunch at the Gurnet Point Lighthouse. Moderate pace. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. No children or dogs. $1 fee for those not AMC members. Heavy rain cancels. If uncertain, contact Lisa or Mary. Ls Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm), Mary Wisbach (781-771-3680 before 9pm).
Directions:
From North or South: Take Route 3 to Exit 11, Turn R going East, Exit roundabout at 2nd turn from either direction which is Congress/West Street 1.8 miles, then bear R onto Church St, which turns into George St. 1.1 miles, then L at the flagpole onto Powder Point Rd (no street sign), Powder Point Rd to end, Parking in small lot to the right. No street parking. Call Mary (781-771-3680) if needed.

Sun, Sept 24, 2017. Powisset Farm to Noanet Woodlands and back, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved July 8 with map and image
1:00pm to 3:00pm. Easy loop walk from Powisset Farm (Trustees of Reservations) to Hale Reservation to Noanet Woodlands and back. Level walking. Meet at Trustees of Reservations parking lot on Powisset Street in Dover. L Jean Veigas.

Sun, Oct 1, 2017. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 26 with map and image
5-mile hike, 10:00am-12:15pm on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails featuring open water and marshland. From Rte. 27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2 mi., take sharp right to Hawks Ave. across the tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. Bring water and snack. Email if severe weather. No dogs, $1 fee for non-AMC members. L Mike Tuohey.

Sat, Oct 7, 2017. JFK/UMass to Rowes Wharf walk. (walks) - approved Aug 30 with map (no image)
9:00am-2:30pm. Meet at the JFK/UMass Red Line T Station at the outdoor plaza located between the T Station and Morrissey Boulevard, and join us for a moderate-paced 10 mile walk, with stops at points of interest along the way. 10 miles. There will be opportunities to leave by public transportation during the walk. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Rain date: Oct 8 (Sun). AMC non-members $1 fee. Questions? Contact Lisa or Fran. Ls Lisa Fleischman (localwalks@amcboston.org; 617-244-5747 before 9am), Fran Price (francine.j.price@gmail.com; 617-875-5232).

Sun, Oct 22, 2017. Flat Rock Audubon, Fitchburg, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 20 with map (no image) - date changed Oct 15 to Oct 22 (Aug 30)
Mod/easy 6 mile hilly ramble through varied woodlands and by four reservoirs. 9:30am-3:00pm. Directions: from Rte. 95/128 exit 29; Rte. 2W 28 mi. to exit 32, N Rte. 13 4.5mi, L Rte. 2A 1mi. to light, R John Fitch Hwy. 1.7mi., L Rte. 31 at stop sign (Burbank Hospital) 0.3mi. uphill bear R, past emerg. entr. to Helipad Pkg. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine.

Sat, Oct 21, 2017. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved July 2 with map and image
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 from 7 to 9pm).

Sat, Nov 4, 2017. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved July 2 with map and image
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 from 7 to 9pm).

Sun, Nov 5, 2017. Andres Art Institute Sculpture Garden, Brookline, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 20 with map (no image)
Explore trails through 140-acre hilltop international sculpture garden - largest in NE, w/views, constantly changing exhibits and interesting finds. Note, some steep sections & rough terrain. 9:45am-2:00pm. Take Rte. 2 W 20 mi. past Concord, MA rotary. R on Rte. 13N 15 mi., L Andres driveway (2.5 mi. N MA/NH state line). 100 yds to pkg. lot on R. L Mark Levine.

Sat, Nov 18, 2017. Glacial Features Walks, Sudbury. (walks, hiking, Instruction) - approved Aug 30 with map (no image)
9:30am-11:30am. Join glaciologist/geophysicist Bruce Porter for a walk through Gray Reservation/Haynes Meadow Reservation/Water District protection zone to explore the many features formed by the glacier that blanketed New England 10,000 yrs. ago. Kettles pit the plane and kame terraces rise abruptly to create beautiful vistas of the wetlands below. Be able to identify eskers, erratics, kames, and more on your next hike. Flat with one steep 50 foot section. Bring water. AMC non-member: $1. Severe weather cancels. Questions: Contact Lisa. Meet at the Curtis Middle School, (-71.43282, 42.381020) 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury. L Lisa Fleischman, CL Bruce Porter. Registration required. Limit 14 participants. Contact Lisa to register.

Thurs, Nov 23, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Dec 25, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Dec 25, 2017. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved July 2 with map and image
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).

Mon, Dec 25, 2017. Foss Farm, Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Greenough Land, Carlisle, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 20 with map (no image)
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.

Mon. Jan 1. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. 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