March-April 2011 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:02 AM

For further information, send e-mail to Robert Winters at Robert@rwinters.com.

Sat, Mar 5. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham.
Outdoors version: Brisk 8-mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30a.m. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte.3 exit14, take Rte.228 N towards Hingham 4mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3mi. to Visitor Ctr. lot. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 3/4. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7:00-9:00pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 8-mile hike with lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy footwear. Route 3 Exit 14 to Route 228N toward Hingham. Travel 4 miles to the Wompatuck sign, then right onto Free Street. Travel 1.3 miles to the Visitor Center parking lot. Storm cancels. No email after 3/4. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Mar 5. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: 5-mi. snowshoe or hike, 11 a.m. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320, cbraye57@comcast.net)
Web version: 5-mile snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, head north to stop sign at Hillside Street, then turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Claire Braye.
Robert Winters will substitute as Leader for Claire Braye

Sun, Mar 6. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Houghton's section hike w/variety of trails, several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-4pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 3, go N to stop sign (Hillside St.), R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Joint w/FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 7-mile hike in Houghton section of Blue Hills Reservation, on variety of trails with several views, and lunch on Buck Hill. From 10am-4pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, head north to stop sign at Hillside Street and turn right. Go 0.2 miles to lot on the right. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Sun, Mar 6. Lynn Woods, Lynn.
Outdoors version: 55mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for elements; traction footgear suggested for ice/snow. From Rte.95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte.1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 5 miles, L's Choice. From 9am-1pm. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Dress for the elements. Traction footgear suggested for ice/snow. 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).

Sun, Mar 6. Sheldrick Preserve & Heald Tract, Wilton, NH.
Outdoors version: 6-mi.hike thru diverse terrain. 9:45am. Bring boots; appropriate traction devices. Nashua,NH: Rte.101A W(toward Milford), join Rte.101W(toward Wilton). Approx.2.1mi. after Rte.31S, L Temple Rd. bear L across bridge, L Town Farm Rd. 0.7mi. uphill to pkg.area. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mile hike through diverse woodlands and hilly old growth forest with streams, ponds, ridges, eskers, and interpretive points. 9:45am. Bring boots and be prepared for snow cover or ice. From Nashua, NH, take Route 101A west toward Milford, then join Route 101W toward Wilton. Approximately 2.1 miles after Route 31S, turn left on Temple Road (just past Gary's Restaurant), and bear left across the bridge, then left on Town Farm Road. Continue 0.7 miles uphill to parking area. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Mar 12. Middlesex Fells.
Outdoors version: Middlesex Fells, MA. Hike/Snowshoe (Thurs. decision-contact leader before Thursday). 10am. Wedgmere RR Station(Lowell Line). Bring water/lunch. From Rte93, exit33(Medford) to S.Border Road. W 2.2mi., then Mystic Valley Pkwy. Go 0.9mi., R(Bacon Street) under tracks to pkg lot on L. Storm cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Hike/snowshoe; decision made on Thursday (contact L before Thursday if you'd like notification of the decision). 10am. Wedgmere Station (Lowell Line). Return for 1:30pm train. Bring water and lunch. From Route 3, take Church Street for 0.3 miles and turn right on Bacon Street. Continue 0.4 miles to parking lot on Mystic Valley Parkway. I-93 Exit 33 (Medford) to South Border Road. Head west 2.2 miles, then take Mystic Valley Parkway. Go 0.9 miles and turn right (Bacon Street) under tracks to parking lot on the left. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 (best time to call: until 10pm), betsyg@space.mit.edu).
[Betsy wants directions changed in the future to read "L under tracks". Perhaps best to have "R on Bacon St. 0.9mi., under tracks to lot on L".]

Sun, Mar 13. Weir Hill, North Andover.
Outdoors description: Hike 9-11am. Bring water/snacks/boots. From Rte.93, Rte.125N 7.3mi., L on Rte.114W. R on Rte.125 0.2mi. R at lights 0.6mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge). R at fork, 0.2mi. At Old N.Andover Center go 0.1mi. L onto Stevens St. 0.8mi. to entrance. Storm cancels. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293, richsoohoo@aol.com).
Web description: 5-mile interpretive hike and talk at site of 1840s Hawthorne and transcendentalists utopian community. Also, visit Camp Andrew. Short hike to summit of Weir Hill, Trustees of Reservations double drumlin with beautiful views of Merrimack Valley. 9-11am. Bring water, snacks, and hiking boots. I-93 to Route 125N, and continue 7.3 miles. Turn left on Route 114W, then right on Route 125, and go 0.2 miles. Turn right at the lights and continue 0.6 miles (past Stevens-Coolidge Place). Turn right at the fork and continue 0.2 miles. At Old North Andover Center, go straight for 0.1 miles and turn left on Stevens Street. Continue 0.8 miles to entrance on the right. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293, richsoohoo@aol.com).

Sun, Mar 13. Wayside Inn/Sudbury/Memorial Forest.
Outdoors version: 1:30-4:30pm. 4-6mi. back roads/trails, possible ending w/hot cider/chocolate. I-95 exit26 to Rte20W 11mi. R at sign to Wayside Inn. 0.25mi., left onto 72 Wayside Inn Rd. pkg lot. Waterproof boots, if snow bring snowshoes. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: 1:30-4:30pm. 4-6 miles on back roads and trails, with a possible ending at Wayside Inn pub for hot cider/chocolate. I-95 Exit 26 to Route 20W for 11 miles. Turn right at sign to Wayside Inn. Go 0.25 miles and turn left onto 72 Wayside Inn Road parking lot. Wera waterproof boots. Bring Snowshoes if there is snow. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sat, Mar 19. Noanet Woodlands, Dover.
Outdoors version: Moderate 6-mi. hike/snowshoe w/ponds/hills/views, 9:45am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/sturdy footgear. From Needham Ctr., take Chestnut St. S 1.5mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts just past Mill Farm barn. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Moderate 6-mi. hike/snowshoe w/ponds, hills, views, 9:45am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/sturdy footgear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 19 in Needham, take Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 for 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5 mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts just past Mill Farm barn. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 19. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham.
Outdoors version: Middlesex Fells, Stoneham, MA. Hilly 6.5-mi. Hike or snowshoe,10:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte.93N exit34, go R onto South St. to Stone Zoo pkg.lot. From Rte.93S take exit35, go under highway, turn R. Follow across Rte.28 to pkg.lot on R. Storm cancels. L Dan Pratt (781-933-7833, danpratt41@comcast.net).
Web version: Hilly 6.5-mile hike on a mix of trails with lunch at Wright's Pond, 10:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy footwear. I-93N Exit 34, turn right on South Street to Stone Zoo parking lot. I-93S Exit 35, pass under highway and turn right. Head straight across Route 28 to parking lot on the right. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Dan Pratt.

Sun, Mar 20. Walden Pond/Sudbury River.
Outdoors version: Hike on less traveled paths. 6 mi. Meet 10:30am near restrooms at Walden Pond pkg. lot (pkg fee). From Rte. 2 take Rte.126S 0.3 mi.; L into lot. Winter storm cancels. Call if in doubt. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: Hike on less traveled paths. 6 mi. Meet 10:30am near restrooms at Walden Pond pkg. lot (pkg fee). From Rte. 2 take Rte.126S 0.3 mi.; L into lot. Winter storm cancels. Call if in doubt. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Wed, Mar 23. Harborwalk and North End.
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along Boston waterfront and narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:30pm-8:45pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along Boston waterfront and narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:30pm-8:45pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 26. Duxbury Beach.
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 8mi. shore hike to Gurnet Light, return via road. 10:15am-2:15pm. Rte.3 exit11, take Rte.14E to end, L onto Washington St. R onto Powder Point Ave., 1mi. Lot on R before Bridge. No e-mail after 3/25. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 8-mile hike along shore to Gurnet Light, returning via road. 10:15am-2:15pm. Route 3 Exit 11 to Route 14E to the end, then left on Washington Street and right on Powder Point Avenue. Continue for 1 mile. Parking lot on the right before Powder Point Bridge. No email after 3/25. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Mar 27. Warner Trail, Sharon.
Outdoors version: Trail clearing, 12-4:30pm. Bring water/boots/work gloves/bow saws/clippers. Some tools avail. From Rte.95 exit8 take S.Main St. towards Sharon 0.1mi. to Shaw's Plaza on R. Potluck supper follows in Sharon. Names O-S bring beverage, T-Z salad, A-G entrée, H-N dessert. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: Trail clearing, from 12-4:30pm. Bring water, boots, work gloves, bow saws, and clippers. Some tools available. I-95 Exit 8 to South Main Street toward Sharon, and continue 0.1 miles to Shaw's Plaza on the right. Potluck supper follows in Sharon. Names O-S, bring beverages, T-Z, bring salad, A-G, bring an entrée, and H-N, bring dessert. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Mar 27. Lynn Woods.
Outdoors version: About 9 miles at easy pace over varied terrain, 10am-4pm. Bring sturdy footwear, lunch & water. From Rte. 1 Saugus, 2 mi. S of Rtes. 95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2 mi., L onto Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate lot. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 by 11pm).
Web version: Approximately 9 miles at an easy pace over varied terrain, from 10am-4pm. Bring sturdy footwear, lunch, and water. From Route 1 in Saugus, travel 2 miles south of I-95/Route 128 and take Walnut Street southeast for 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate lot. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 (best time to call: by 11pm)).

Thurs, Mar 31 & April 7 (Thursdays), and Fri-Sun, Apr 14-17. Boston Chapter Spring Leadership Program (HB). Want to plan and lead AMC Boston chapter trips? Enrolling in this program is the way to begin. Cost $50 covers all materials, lodging, and food (except lunches). Ltd to 30. Preference given to active AMC participants. For more information email Sonya Korabelnikova. L Erik Abel (ejabel@gmail.com), L Reji James (james.reji@gmail.com), R Sonya Korabelnikova (s_korabel@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 2. Weld Woods, W. Roxbury.
Outdoors version: Easy 3-mi. walk in former estate w/woods & ponds, 1pm. Meet at trailhead at corner of W. Roxbury Pkwy. & Weld St. Bus 51, stop near Parklawn Rd. Rain cancels. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721 6-9pm).
Web version: Easy 3-mile walk in former estate with woods and ponds, 1pm. Meet at trailhead at the corner of West Roxbury Parkway and Weld Street. Bus 51, stop near Parklawn Road. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721 (best time to call: 6-9pm)).

Sun, Apr 3. Middlesex Fells - Medford.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of early flowering plants and other signs of spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9am to 12noon. Rte. 93 to exit 33. At rotary, go right on South Border Rd/Winchester. 0.2 mi to Bellevue Pond pkg lot on R. Heavy rain or snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of early flowering plants and other signs of spring. Walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9am-12pm. I-93 Exit 33. At rotary, bear right at South Border Road/Winchester and travel 0.2 miles to Bellevue Pond parking lot on the right. Heavy rain or snow cancels. No registration. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon-Habitat, New England Wild Flower Society, Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, AMC, and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Apr 3. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH.
Outdoors version: 6-mi.easy walk along River, waterfall, 9:45am-2pm. Bring lunch/water. Rte.128 exit32, Rte.3N to Nashua, keep R on main exit5 lane, take exit5A ramp(Simon St.), L on Simon St., L on Whipple St. to lot at end. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mile easy walk along Nashua River, canal with 1886 gatehouse, spectacular waterfall in 325-acre park, from 9:45am-2pm. Bring lunch and water. Route 128 Exit 32, Burlington, to Route 3N toward Nashua. Stay right on Exit 5 lane and take Exit 5A (Simon Street), then left on Simon Street, left on Whipple Street to parking lot at the end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L (Mark Levine, trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Apr 3. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Take Rte. 95 S to Rte. 295 S to Exit 11 in Cumberland, RI then Rte. 114 N 3.7 mi. to Diamond Hill SP on R opp. Ice Cream Machine. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 7-9:00pm),
Web version: 10-mile moderate hike. 9am. Bring lunch and water. I-95S to Route 295S Exit 11 in Cumberland, RI, then Route 114N for 3.7 miles to Diamond Hill State Park on the right opposite the Ice Cream Machine. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 (best time to call: 7-9:00pm)).

Sat, Apr 9. Castle Island - South Boston.
Outdoors version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No e-mail after 4/9. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9 p.m., bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No e-mail after 4/9. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 (best time to call: 7-9 p.m.); bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 9. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area (Stow, MA).
Outdoors version: 10am, finish by mid-aft. 6-7 mi. Two small stream crossings. Reg. req. Short car pool. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10am, finish by mid-afternoon. 6-7 miles. Two small stream crossings. Registration required. Short car pool. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 10. Minute Man National Historic Park, Battle Road.
Outdoors version: Approx. 8mi hike. 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 North Great Road, Lincoln MA. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approx. 8mi hike. 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 North Great Road, Lincoln MA. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sun, Apr 10. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: 7-mi. hike on variety of trails, some steep, incl. Skyline Trail w/views, 10am-4pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Joint w/FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 7-mile hike on a variety of trails in the Blue Hill Section of the Blue Hills Reservation. Some steep trails, including the Skyline Trail with views, 10 am-4 pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, go north to the stop sign at Hillside Street and turn right. Go 0.2 miles to the lot on the right. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Sun, Apr 10. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus.
Outdoors version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderately-paced hike ponds/hills/views. Bring lunch/water. Meet-Northeast Metro School. Rte95/128, exit39(Wakefield), take North Avenue east 2.5mi(becomes Nahant St), right on Farm St. Left on Hemlock St to the end. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383, henryg@gis.net).
Web version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderately-paced hike around ponds and over hills with views. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Route 95/128, exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Avenue east for 2.5 miles (it becomes Nahant Street), then go right on Farm Street. Left on Hemlock Street to the end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Cost for non-members is $1. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383, henryg@gis.net).

Late Listing
Sun, Apr 10. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord, MA.
Web/MUD version: Easy hike. Thoreau interpretive path, forest, marshes, vernal pool (frog chorus). 10AM-1PM. Bring snack. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. L Joel Snider (617-492-2292, sniderj@ebnhc.org).

Fri, Apr 15. Castle Island, South Boston.
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk, 6:45-8:15pm. SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet:front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses(#9 or #11). Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along harbor, 6:45-8:15pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet in front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 16. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham.
Outdoors version: Hilly 6.5-mi. hike/snowshoe,10:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Dogs welcome. From Rte.93N exit34, go R onto South St. to Stone Zoo pkg.lot. From Rte.93S take exit35, go under highway, turn R. Follow across Rte.28 to pkg.lot on R. Storm cancels. L Dan Pratt (781-933-7833, danpratt41@comcast.net), CL Joyce Bailey.
Web version: Hilly 6.5-mile hike on a mix of trails with lunch at Wright's Pond, 10:30am. Dogs welcome. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy footwear. I-93N Exit 34, turn right on South Street to Stone Zoo parking lot. I-93S Exit 35, pass under highway and turn right. Head straight across Route 28 to parking lot on the right. Storm cancels. Non-AMC members, $1. L Dan Pratt, CL Joyce Bailey.

Sat, Apr 16. Neponset River Greenway.
Outdoors version: 5-mi.walk in parkland, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Bring snack. Meet: Hallet St. entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. Rte.93N, exit11(11B from Rte.93S) to Granite Ave; north over Neponset River, immediate-R on Hilltop St.; R under bridge into pkg.lot. Severe weather-call. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Five-mile walk in largely new parkland, 1:00pm-3:30pm. 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. Call if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182).

Sun, Apr 17. Warner Trail, Wrentham.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. L Lou Carreras (978-466-8631, loucarreras@mac.com).
Web version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Lou Carreras (loucarreras@mac.com).

Sun, Apr 17. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas (Lincoln, MA).
Outdoors version: 8-9mi. Meet at 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 8-9 mi. Meet at 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 17. Middlesex Canal, Woburn.
Outdoors version: Level 3-mi. walk w/Middlesex Canal Assoc. along historic canal, 1:30pm. Rte.95/128 exit35 in Woburn, take Rte.38S 0.1mi., R onto Middlesex Canal Dr. past Ramada Inn to SE corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org. L Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868), L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: Level 3-mi. walk w/Middlesex Canal Assoc. along 2 sections of historic canal, 1:30pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 35 in Woburn, take Rte. 38 S 0.1 mi., R onto Middlesex Canal Dr. past Ramada Inn to SE corner of prkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org. No dogs; non-AMC $1. Ls Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868) and Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).

Mon, Apr 18. Marathon Day Walk.
Outdoors version: Natick train station, 1 Walnut St. 9:25am-7:15pm. 1st annual walk to South Station via the marathon route. 20 miles. Option to shorten to 10 miles. Option to skip dinner in Chinatown. Bring lunch. Rain cancels. L Carol Leiter (508-962-2789, mcleiter@comcast.net).
Web version: Natick train station, 1 Walnut St. 9:25am. 1st annual walk to South Station via the marathon route. 20 miles. Dinner in Chinatown and take 7:15pm train to Natick. Option to shorten to 10 miles by taking 1:24pm Auburndale Newton train back to Natick. Option to skip dinner and take 5:06pm train from Back Bay. Bring lunch. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Carol Leiter (mcleiter@comcast.net).

Mon, Apr 18. Half-Marathon Walk, Minuteman National Park - Lexington.
Outdoors version: Brisk 13-mile walk on Battle Road Trail to Fiske Hill in Lexington, Meriam's Corner in Concord, and back. 9:30am-3:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Route 95/128, exit 30B in Lexington, take Route 2AW 1mi. to Visitor Center lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Brisk 13-mile walk on Battle Road Trail to Fiske Hill in Lexington, Meriam's Corner in Concord, and back. 9:30am-3:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Route 95/128, exit 30B in Lexington, take Route 2AW one mi. to Visitor Center lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Mon, Apr 18. Boston Marathon Hike.
Outdoors version: 16th annual hike, 8mi. via Arboretum/ Allandale and Hancock Woods/Hammond Pond Park/Heartbreak Hill, 9:00am-12:30pm. Watch race on trolley back into town or hike back via Marathon route. Meet at Forest Hills T at exit gates. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 16th annual hike, eight miles via Arboretum, Allandale and Hancock Woods, Hammond Pond Park to Heartbreak Hill, 9:00am-12:30pm. Watch race on trolley back into town or hike back via Marathon route. Meet at Forest Hills T at exit gates. Call if severe weather. No dogs. AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182).

Tues, Apr 19. Boston Chapter: Spring 2011 Beginner Hiking Program (HB). Series of 5 different lectures. 6:30-9:00pm, Tue. Apr. 19, 26; May 3, 10 & 17 at AMC, 4 Joy St., Boston, MA. Program designed to introduce beginners to safe enjoyment of the outdoors. Equipment, clothing, safety & other topics covered. Day hikes & backpack weekend for program participants. Info & reg. at website. advance $45/members, $50/non-members, $50/$55 at door. L Bob Knudsen (781-491-0698 7:00-10:00pm, springhiking@hbbostonamc.org), R http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Table/Spring/

Wed, Apr 20. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond.
Outdoors version: 4 mi. hike 10:30am-2:00pm to celebrate Eddie DeSantis' 90th birthday. Bring lunch+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 7-9 p.m., bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4 mi. hike 10:30am-2:00pm to celebrate Eddie DeSantis' 90th birthday. Bring lunch+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, 7:00-9:00pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 23. Breakheart Reservation - Saugus.
Outdoors version: 5-mile moderate hike, 9:30am. Bring snacks, water and hiking boots. From Route 1 in Saugus, take Lynn Fells Pkwy. West 0.3 miles, right onto Forrest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783, NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: Five-mile moderate hike, 9:30am. Bring snacks, water and hiking boots. From Route 1 in Saugus, take Lynn Fells Pkwy. West 0.3 miles, right onto Forest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sat, Apr 23. Hammond Pond Reservation/Webster Conservation Land.
Outdoors version: Hike 2-3mi. See glacial cliffs, cave, possible deer. Meet 1:30pm., DCR lot. Take Rte. 9 to the Hammond Pond Pkwy exit. Reservation pkg lot is north of Pkwy, on L on entering Chestnut Hill Shopping Ctr. Inclement weather cancels. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721 6-9 p.m.).
Web version: Hike 2-3 mi. See glacial cliffs, cave, possible deer. Meet 1:30pm., DCR lot. Take Rte. 9 to the Hammond Pond Pkwy exit. Reservation pkg lot is north of Pkwy, on L on entering Chestnut Hill Shopping Ctr. Inclement weather cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Dick Fallona (617-325-2721, 6-9pm).

Sun, Apr 24. Weir Hill, North Andover.
Outdoors version: Hike 9-11am. Bring water/snacks/boots. From Rte.93, Rte.125N 7.3mi., L on Rte.114W. R on Rte.125 0.2mi. R at lights 0.6mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge). R at fork, 0.2mi. At Old N.Andover Center go 0.1mi. L onto Stevens St. 0.8mi. to entrance. Storm cancels. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293, richsoohoo@aol.com).
Web version: Short hike to summit of Weir Hill, Trustees of Res. double drumlin with beautiful view of the Merrimack Valley. 9-11am. Bring water, snacks & hiking boots. From Rte. 93, take Rte. 125 N 7.3 mi., L on Rte. 114 W. R on Rte. 125 0.2 mi. Turn R at lights 0.6 mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge Place). R at fork, 0.2 mi. At Old North Andover Center go straight 0.1 mi. Turn L on Stevens St. 0.8 mi. to entrance on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Richard Soo Hoo (richsoohoo@aol.com, 978-470-2293).

Sun, Apr 24. Noanet Woodlands, Dover.
Outdoors version: Briskly paced 5-mi. hike in beautiful woods w/ponds & views. 10am. Bring water/lunch. From Needham Ctr., take Chestnut St. 1.5mi. to end. Bear R onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts. Heavy rain cancels. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618, geojoy62@verizon.net).
Web version: Briskly paced 5-mi. hike in beautiful woods w/ponds & views. 10am. Bring water/lunch. From Needham Ctr., take Chestnut St. 1.5 mi. to end. Bear R onto Dedham St. 1.5 miles to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618, geojoy62@verizon.net).

Sat, Apr 30. Middlesex Fells - Medford.
Outdoors version: 6-mi. mod.hike-rocky terrain, 9:30am. Bring snacks/water/hiking boots. Meet DCR Flynn Rink(Woodland Rd). Rte93, exit33(Medford), take Fellsway West(Route28) north 0.5mi.; right on Elm Street, 0.5mi.; left at rotary; left at rink. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783, NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: Six-mile moderate hike on rocky terrain, 9:30am. Bring snacks, 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, 0.5 miles; left at rotary and left at rink. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sat, Apr 30. Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Concord.
Outdoors version: Bird walk to look for migrating ducks, hawks, and warblers, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. From Concord ctr., take Rte. 62 E 1.2 mi., L on Monson Rd., to lot on L. Heavy rain cancels. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180, pnorton.home@gmail.com).
Web version: Bird walk to look for migrating ducks, hawks, and warblers, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. From Concord ctr., take Rte. 62 E 1.2 mi., L on Monson Rd., to lot on L. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Peter Norton (pnorton.home@gmail.com; 978-263-4180).

Sat, Apr 30. Acton Arboretum, Acton.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of early spring wild flowers and other signs of spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9am-12 noon. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 west for 2.2 mi. R on Taylor Rd. 0.7 mi. to Arboretum on R. (Note: Sign faces opposite direction.) Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of early spring wild flowers and other signs of spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9am-12 noon. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 west for 2.2 mi. R on Taylor Rd. 0.7 mi. to Arboretum on R. (Note: Sign faces opposite direction.) 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 - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the AMC and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, May 1. Warner Trail, Foxboro.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Late Listing
Sun, May 1. Walk for Hunger/Project Bread. Join the Local Walks group for Project Bread's annual Walk for Hunger. We'll leave the Boston Common at 7:30am and walk 20 miles (or as far as possible!) to raise funds for local organizations that provide food assistance to those in need. For information or to register visit: http://www.projectbread.org/goto/AMClocalwalks, or contact team captain Valerie Paul for details. L Valerie Paul (508-561-8097 evenings before 9pm; Valerie.paul@gmail.com).

Sat, May 7. Blue Hills Bird Walk.
Outdoors version: 3mi., 7-10:30am. Beginner's birding. See common, rare species at height of spring migration. Bring binocs, bird book. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 2B, take Rt. 138 N 1.7mi., L on Neponset Valley Pkwy. 0.5mi. to small lot at Brush Hill Rd. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Beginner's bird walk 3 miles through Fowl Meadow, 7-10:30 am. Learn to bird. See both common and rare bird species at the height of spring migration in the best birding area in the Blue Hills Reservation. Bring your binoculars and a bird book if you have one. From Route 93/128 Exit 2B, take Route 138 north 1.7 miles, turn left on Neponset Valley Parkway and go 0.5 miles to the small lot at Brush Hill Road. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Sat, May 7. Wellesley Wander.
Outdoors version: 5-6-mile circuit w/Wellesley College greenhouses/campus/Lake Waban/Charles River/brooks/aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 5-6-mile circuit with Wellesley College greenhouses and campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Related Websites: http://hike.rwinters.com, http://amcboston.org/walks, http://www.wellesley.edu/WCBG/Welcome/welcome.html. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sun, May 8. Whitney & Thayer Woods, Cohasset.
Outdoors version: Brisk 7-mi.hike incl. holly grove/Oden's Den/lunch on Turkey Hill w/scenic views, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy boots. Meet at Trustees of Res. pkg. lot on W side of Rte.3A, 2mi. S of jct. w/Rte. 228. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 5/6. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9 p.m., bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 7-mi. hike incl. holly grove, Oden's Den & lunch on Turkey Hill w/scenic views, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots. Meet at Trustees of Res. pkg. lot on W side of Rte. 3A, 2 mi. S of jct. w/Rte. 228. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 5/6. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, May 14. Warner Trail, Sharon.
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).