July-August 2018 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Tuesday, September 4, 2018 8:35 AM

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Wed, July 4, 2018. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 23 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 5, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 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. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Thurs, July 5, 2018. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved June 24 with map and image
[This walk was originally scheduled for June 28 but was postponed due to rain forecast.] 5:30pm. 2 hour walk, some history, good harbor views. Option for harborside Downeast Cider Co. visit and picnic table dinner at KO Australian bistro ~8:00pm. Meet at 5:30pm at Blue Line Airport T stop (Bremen Street side), street parking available, approx. 268 Bremen Street on GPS. Same afternoon cell: 857-600-8295. Rain cancels. L Joel Snider.

Sat, July 7, 2018. Pope John Paul 2 Park to Squantum Point Park Dorchester/Quincy. (walks) - approved July 2 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-12:45 pm. 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, July 8, 2018. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 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. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sun, July 8, 2018. Nagog Pond (Acton)/Sarah Doublet (Littleton). (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map (no image)
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 1.1 mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2 mi 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.

Fri, July 13, 2018. Breakheart Reservation Sunset Hike, Wakefield/Saugus. (walks, hiking) - approved July 9 with map and image
Moderate 4-mile hike including Pearce Lake, Eagle Rock, Castle Rock, and dinner/sunset from the little-known Crow Hill with 360-degree views, 6:30pm-8:45pm. Bring dinner, water, and hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take take Main St. toward Wakefield. Continue on Farm St. Make right turn at Hemlock Rd/Northeast Metro Tech High parking lot. No dogs. Rain cancels. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 14, 2018. Blue Hills Reservation, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved July 9 with map and image
Fast-paced, difficult 7-mi. hike to various summits and overlooks with great views throughout--and possibly blueberry picking around lunchtime, 9:45am-1:45pm. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles, sturdy footwear, and a container for blueberries. 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. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 21, 2018. (Rain Date: Sun, July 22) Walk from Revere Beach to Copley Square, Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map (no image)
This 12+ mile walk (with shorter options) has it all - ocean, marsh, beach, harbor, river, and ethnic, downtown neighborhoods. It starts with a visit to the annual Sand Sculpting Contest, passes through East Boston including a lunch stop, the Boston Waterfront, the edges of Charlestown and Cambridge, the Boston Esplanade and the Commonwealth Mall, ending at the Boston Marathon finish line. Enjoy a summer day of walking, and celebrate completion of the route at the Solis Irish pub. This route was enjoyed last summer with FreeWalkers [http://freewalkers.org/]. Meet at 8:30am at the Wonderland Station (MBTA Blue Line) on the upper level plaza that overlooks Revere Beach. NOTE: If you do not want to complete the entire 12+ miles, there are many MBTA stops along the route that make it easy to exit the walk. Questions? Contact one of the leaders. Ls Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747; localwalks@amcboston.org), Fran Price (617-875-5232; francine.j.price@gmail.com).

Sat, July 21, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved May 20 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, July 21, 2018. Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks) - approved June 17 with map (Image added)
View museums and cultural institutions; explore the Rose Garden and Victory Gardens. From 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. No dogs. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, July 28, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map and image
Mid-summer is here. Slow-paced nature walk looking for mid-summer wildflowers and fruits in the Bellevue Pond area. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:00am-12:00 noon. 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. $1 for non-members. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, July 28, 2018. Horn Pond and Rag Rock/Mount Mianomo, Woburn. (walks, hiking) - approved July 23 with map and image
Hilly, fast-paced 6-mile hike including water views and two "mountains" with sweeping vistas, 11:30am-2:45pm. Bring lunch, water. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 1 mi. PAST MAIN PARKING LOT then L on Arlington Road, L on Sturgis St. at northern end of Horn Pond, drive 2 blocks and park along Sturgis. Meet at Water St. intersection (coordinates 42.473620, -71.159714). Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 29, 2018. The Throne, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come hike thru one of the largest contiguous undeveloped parcels in the area, featuring pretty upland forest intersperced with vernal pools, small streams, and beaver ponds. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the end of Castle Drive, 42.6260N 71.6171W. L Olin Lathrop.

Sun, Aug 5, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Wakefield Entrance. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 with map and image
Moderate to Strenuous hike. 6 mi. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte. 1, take Main St. toward Wakefield. Continue on Farm St. Make RIGHT turn at Hemlock Rd/Northeast Metro Tech High parking lot. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sun, Aug 5, 2018. Sheldrick Forest & Heald Tract, Wilton, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved July 12 with map (no image)
Six-mile hike through diverse woodlands and hilly old-growth forest with streams, ponds, ridges, eskers and interpretive points. 9:45am. Bring boots. From Nashua, NH: take Route 101A W toward Milford, join Route 101W toward Wilton. Approximately 2.1 miles after Route 31S, left on Temple Road (just past Gary's Restaurant), bear left across bridge, left on Town Farm Road. 0.7 miles uphill to parking area. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine.

Fri, Aug 10, 2018. Harborwalk and North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Aug 6 with map and image
Leisurely 4-mile walk along waterfront of downtown Boston and through hidden streets and alleyways of North End, including stops at Italian food shops, 6:30-9:15pm. 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, Aug 11, 2018. Boston's South End. (walks) - approved July 28 with map and image
10:00am-2:00pm. New York Streets neighborhood, Harrison-Albany corridor, parks, gardens, and shady streets. Meet at Broadway T (Red Line) near escalator and map; return Back Bay T (Orange Line). Bring lunch and water; no dogs. New members welcome. Temperature over 90 or heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (smarshallmd@juno.com; 617-542-4551, 7:00 - 9:00pm).

Sat, Aug 11, 2018. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 6 with map and image [cancelled - rain forecast]
9.5 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.

Sat, Aug 18, 2018. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 23 with map and image [postponed from Aug 4 date due to rain forecast]
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 18, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved July 28 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, Aug 18, 2018. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 13 with map and image
Re-scheduled from August 11 - 9.5 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.

Sat, Aug 25, 2018. Rock Meadow Conservation Land, Belmont. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map and image
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to enjoy nature in summer. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm.
Directions: From the East - Take Route 2 westbound and get off at Exit 56 (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At the fork in the ramp, bear right (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At stop sign at end of ramp, turn left on Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St below. From the West - Take Rte 2 Eastbound and get off at Exit 56 (Winter St/Waverly). At end of ramp, take right onto Winter St and follow directions From Winter St below. From Winter St - Follow Winter St for about one mile to its end and take a left onto Concord Ave. In 1/10th mile bear right onto Mill St. In 1/10th mile take first right down a hill into Rock Meadow parking lot. It comes just after 295 Mill St on the opposite side of the road. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss. ARRIVE EARLY. PARKING LIMITED. $1 for non-members. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Wed, Aug 29, 2018. Audubon Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 12 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 and Hikes Committees. The walk will focus on plant identification and fun and interesting natural history. Easy trails, bring water and snack. No 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. Questions? Contact Joan or Lisa. L Boot Boutwell. Contacts: Joan Entwistle (joan.entwistle@gmail.com), Lisa Fleischman (localwalks@amcboston.org or 617-244-5747).

Sat, Sept 1, 2018. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - 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 Adams T Station. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey.

Mon, Sept 3, 2018. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 23 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 7, 2018. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved Sept 3 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk to view historic streets of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End, with a quick food break at the Pru, 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. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 8, 2018. Fairyland Pond, Walden Pond, Fairhaven Bay, Concord/Lincoln. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 3 with map and image
Fast-paced 8-mile hike including multiple bodies of water, old-growth forests, and scenic views. 9:45am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 8, 2018. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 4 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. 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. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sun, Sept 9, 2018. Arlington’s Great Meadows, Lexington MA. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map (no image)
1:00pm-4:00pm. September is a wonderful season in New England: plants are weighed down with fruits; leaves are ablaze with colors; days are warm and nights are cool. Come celebrate the season with a nature walk in Arlington’s Great Meadows. We’ll explore several different habitats during our journey: a pond, the pond edge, an upland forest, a field edge and a wet meadow. We will focus on plant ID as well as fun and interesting natural history about the plants we see, and learn why Arlington’s Great Meadows is in Lexington. Meeting Place: Meet at the Playground behind and to the right of The Waldorf School, 739 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA. NOTE WELL - PARKING: Please park along Mass Ave in Lexington in the vicinity of the Waldorf School (739 Mass Ave). PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WALDORF SCHOOL PARKING LOT OR THE FOLLEN CHURCH PARKING LOT. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS OFTEN HAVE EVENTS ON SUNDAYS. After you park, walk down the driveway on the right side of Waldorf to the playing fields and turn right. We will meet near the playground and basketball court. $1 for non-members. L Boot Boutwell.

Sun, Sept 9, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Wakefield Entrance. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 with map and image
Moderate to Strenuous hike. 6 mi. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte. 1, take Main St. toward Wakefield. Continue on Farm St. Make RIGHT turn at Hemlock Rd/Northeast Metro Tech High parking lot. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sun, Sept 9, 2018. Joe English Reservation (Peabody Mill Environmental Center), Amherst, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved July 12 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.

Sat, Sept 15, 2018. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (hiking, walks) - approved July 1 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman’s Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, Sept 22, 2018. Fabulous Fall in Groton, part 1, Sorhaug Woods. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Experience the exceptionally rich ecological diversity of this area by hiking thru pretty woods, past beaver ponds, and over scenic vistas. Meet in the Williams Barn parking lot on Chicopee Row, 42.62632N 71.56104W. Moderate pace, about 2 hours. This hike is jointly sponsored by the Groton Trails Committee and the AMC. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, Sept 23, 2018. Wildcat Conservation Area, Boxford. (hiking, walks) - approved June 3 with map (no image)
1:30pm. It will be about 2 hours with easy terrain and moderate pace. Kids and dogs are welcome. From Route 133 in the center of west Boxford (church and village store) go east on Main St. Go past the first 4 way intersection, keeping to the left. You are now on Ipswich Rd. Go to the next 4 way and turn right on Herrick Rd. Parking area is on Herrick Rd. near intersection with Ipswich Rd. which is across from police station. L Steve Davis.

Sun, Sept 23, 2018. 5th Annual Duxbury Beach Walk. (hiking, walks) - approved July 1 with map and image
10:00am-2:00pm. Fall has begun and the crowds are gone. It is a perfect time to join us for a walk to the end of Duxbury Beach and have lunch at the Gurnet Point Lighthouse. Moderate pace. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. No children under 10 or dogs. $1 fee for those not AMC members. Heavy rain cancels. If uncertain, contact Lisa or Mary. 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. L Lisa Fleischman, Mary Wisbach.

Sat, Sept 29, 2018. Fabulous Fall in Groton, part 2, J H Rich Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come hike along the edge of an old channel of the Nashua River, with its abundant wildlife. Along the way, enjoy the scenic woods and be introduced to the Nashua River Rail Trail. Meet at the Rail Trail parking lot on Sand Hill Road, 42.63244N 71.57577W. Moderate pace, about 2 hours. This hike is jointly sponsored by the Groton Trails Committee and the AMC. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, Oct 6, 2018. Fabulous Fall in Groton, part 3, Town Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come explore this local gem with varied woods, the Nashua and Squannacook rivers, and its high concentration of glacial topography, including eskers and kettle holes. This area also features several bogs, which are unusual at this latitude. Meet at the end of Town Forest Road, 42.59741N 71.60508W. Moderate pace, about 2 hours. This hike is jointly sponsored by the Groton Trails Committee and the AMC. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, Oct 13, 2018. Fabulous Fall in Groton, part 4, The Esker Trail. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come see New England woods at their best. This hike features beaver ponds, the scenic Cow Pond Brook, glacial topography, and all around pretty woods and beautiful settings. Meet at the end of Cow Pond Brook Road, 42.62493N 71.50263W. Moderate pace, about 2 hours. This hike is jointly sponsored by the Groton Trails Committee and the AMC. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, Oct 13, 2018. Warner Trail Fall Hike, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 26 with map (no image)
9:00am-4:00pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet 9:00am at Crocker Pond Conservation Area on Myrtle St. (off Rte. 1; use 270 Myrtle Street, Wrentham, MA in your GPS). Heavy rain cancels. Email or text Laura if uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Oct 14, 2018. North Pack Monadnock (Ted’s & Carolyn’s loop), Greenfield, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved July 12 with map (no image)
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.

Sat, Oct 20, 2018. Fabulous Fall in Groton, part 5, Sabine Woods. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 5 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Don't miss the season finale of our Fabulous Fall series. We will hike along the banks of a protected stretch of the Nashua River, and loop back thru New England woods in their fall splendor. Meet at the Groton Place parking area on the south side of Rt 225, just east of the Nashua River, 42.60489N 71.59599W. Moderate pace, about 2 hours. This hike is jointly sponsored by the Groton Trails Committee and the AMC. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, Oct 20, 2018. Plymouth Harbor. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 12 with map (no image)
Brisk pace 7 mile walk 9:30am-2:00pm along Plymouth Harbor including Jennie's Grist Mill and Historic Monuments. Lunch stop on the walk back at Lobster Hut (counter service). From Route 3 South take exit 9 towards Kingston/N Plymouth then left on MA-3A S/ Main St. for 1.7 miles, turn left onto Cordage Park Circle. We will meet at the Gazebo. Bring snack and water. Storm cancels. L. Beth Mosias.

Sat, Oct 27, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved July 1 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, Nov 3, 2018. Boston's Developing Waterfront. (walks) - approved July 28 with map and image
Moderately 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 street level at exit to Dewey Square. Bring lunch, water. Heavy rain/forecast over 90°F cancels. No dogs. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, Nov 3, 2018. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 12 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 4, 2018. Beaver Brook Associates, Hollis, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved July 12 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.

Sat, Nov 17, 2018. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 25 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman's Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking Fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Tues, Dec 25, 2018. Foss Farms, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Greenough Land, Carlisle, MA. (walks, hiking) - approved July 12 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.

Tues, Dec 25, 2018. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 12 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. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

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