March-April 2013 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:23 AM

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

Previously Scheduled Hikes:

Sat, Mar 2, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 5.
Outdoors 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.Storm cancels. 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.Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320).

Sun, Mar 3, 2013. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (hiking, walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Nov 5.
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua(NH), Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L onto Rte.101W ramp toward Wilton 5mi., continue N thru light, over bridge onto North River Rd., cross Center Rd. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Traction devices/snowshoes? Weather uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. lollypop 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. Depending on weather traction devices and/or snowshoes may be necessary! Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Mar 3, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Milton, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved Nov 5.
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Houghton's section hike w/variety of trails, several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-3:30pm. 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: Seven-mile hike in the Houghton section of the Blue Hills Reservation on a variety of trails with several views and lunch on Buck Hill, 10 am-3:30 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).

New Listings:

Sat, Mar 2, 2013. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: Brisk 8-mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte.3 exit14, take Rte.228N towards Hingham 4mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3mi. to Visitor Ctr. lot. Storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: Brisk 8 mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footgear. 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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Mar 3, 2013. Groton Conservation Land, Groton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Conservation area with varied terrain. Hike features wetlands, upland forest, eskers, old quarry, physics demonstration, signs of beaver activity. From Rte. 40 at 42.6043N,71.4964W take Cow Pond Brook Road north. Meet where it ends at 42.6251N,71.5027W. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Conservation area with varied terrain. The hike will feature wetlands, upland forest, eskers, an old quarry, a physics demonstration, and signs of beaver activity. From Route 40 at 42.6043N,71.4964W take Cow Pond Brook Road north. Meet where it ends at 42.6251N,71.5027W. About 2 hours. Non-AMC members, $1. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).

Sat, Mar 9, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi. to Granite Railway/quarries, some rock scrambling & steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet Shea Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8 Quincy, south 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, north 0.7 miles. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mi.walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 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).

Sat, Mar 9, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (Instruction (Skills), walks) - approved Jan 13
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of early flowering plants and other signs of approaching spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:30am to 12:30pm. Rte. 93 to exit 33. At rotary, go right on South Border Rd/Winchester. 0.2 mi to Bellevue Pond pkg lot on R. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of early flowering plants and other signs of approaching spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. 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, Mar 10, 2013. Kendall Square + MIT: Campus, Galleries and Sculpture. (walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: 10am-1pm. 4-mile urban ramble exploring these areas, with several brief indoor stops.  Moderate paced-walk with often interesting architecture and many outdoor sculptures.  Meet on steps of 77 Mass.Ave. Rogers Building, Cambridge.  Parking should be available nearby; take MBTA if uncertain. Heavy rain, snow cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10am-1pm. 4-mile urban ramble exploring these areas, with several brief indoor stops.  Moderate paced-walk with often interesting architecture and many outdoor sculptures.  Meet on steps of 77 Mass.Ave. Rogers Building, Cambridge.  Parking should be available nearby; take MBTA if uncertain. Heavy rain, snow cancels. Non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sun, Mar 10, 2013. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: Mod./Stren. 7mi. hike. 10am-3pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte.2 exit 28, Follow Rte.31S for 8.5mi. to Rte.62W for 0.6mi. R on Goodnow Rd. at Wachusett Meadows Sanctuary sign. Pkg. lot 1mi. on L. $4 donation non-Audubon member. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous 7-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).

Sat, Mar 16, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: 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 until 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sat, Mar 16, 2013. Northern Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: Challenging 6-mi. snowshoe/hike through rugged terrain, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 in Lynnfield take exit 44B (Rt. 1/129) to rotary, then Rte. 129 SE toward Lynn 2 mi., R onto Great Woods Rd. to end. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Challenging 6-mi. snowshoe/hike through rugged terrain, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 in Lynnfield take exit 44B (Rt. 1/129) to rotary, then Rte. 129 SE toward Lynn 2 mi., R onto Great Woods Rd. to end. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Mar 17, 2013. Wayside Inn to Sudbury Valley Memorial Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9 - check phone number
Outdoors version: Approx. 4mi., back roads/trails, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at first pkg. lot on left across from Inn. I-95 exit 26, Rte.20 W 11mi., R at sign for Wayside Inn, 0.25mi. L to 1st pkg. lot on L. Bring snacks/water/sturdy waterproof footwear. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approximately 4 miles on back roads and trails, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at first parking lot on left across from The Wayside Inn. From I-95 exit 26, take Rte. 20 W 11 mi., then R at sign for Wayside Inn & go 0.25 mi. to pkg. on L. Bring snacks/water and sturdy waterproof footwear. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645).

Sun, Mar 17, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike including Skyline Trail, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5mi. to stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383; henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike including Skyline Trail, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5mi. to stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, Mar 23, 2013. Chestnut Hill: Equinox hike in Hammond Woods, Newton. (hiking) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: 10am-1pm. 4-mile hike in surprising, geographically varied area. Features: vernal pond, "caves", limestone cliff, lush mossy woods, former formal garden. Requires 2mph pace and short steep sections. START: Hammond Pond trailhead, Hammond Pond Parkway @Rte.9, Newton. Heavy rain, snow cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10am-1pm. 4-mile hike in surprising, geographically varied area. Features include: vernal pond, "caves", limestone cliff, lush mossy woods, former formal garden. Requires capacity for 2mph pace and short steep sections. START: Hammond Pond trailhead, Hammond Pond Parkway @Rte.9, Newton. http://tinyurl.com/6oj9nsv If coming from the west, exit Rte. 9 for Hammond Pond Parkway, make an immediate U-turn, cross under Rte. 9 and turn right into the parking area. If taking H.P.P. from Newton Center or the Boston College (Cleveland Circle) areas, cross under Rte. 9, make an immediate U-turn, cross under Rte. 9 again and turn right into the parking area. By T, take the Green D (Riverside) line to Hammond St., walk towards Rte. 9 and then behind the shopping area to the start. Heavy rain, snow cancels. non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sun, Mar 24, 2013. Warner Trail, Sharon. (Trail Work) - approved Jan 9, check Names for what to bring
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 beverage, T-Z salad, A-G entrée, H-N dessert. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Mar 24, 2013. Mt. Watatic, Ashburnham. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 9
Outdoors version: Mod/stren. 5-mi. summit hike. Bring lunch/water/boots; traction devices/winter gear req'd. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9a.m. for carpool. Rte.95/128 exit 28. Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. R before tracks to RR Sta. Storm cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous 5-mile hike to open summit with good views. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots, and warm clothing. Some winter gear may be required. Meet at 9:00am for carpool at Lincoln RR Station. I-95/Route 128 Exit 28 to Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles, to the end. Left onto Lincoln Road, and travel 1.3 miles to the RR station parking on the right before the tracks. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647).

Sun, Mar 24, 2013. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: Mod. to stren. approx. 5-mi. hike, hills/rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring snacks/lunch/water. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Mod to stren. approx. 5-mi hike over many hills & rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Traction devices suggested if ice/snow. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Main St. exit W 2.5 mi (becomes Farm St.), R on Hemlock St. to end. From Rte. 95/128 exit 39 in Wakefield, take North Av. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to the end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579).

Sun, Mar 24, 2013. Walden Pond/Sudbury River. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 11
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 miles. Meet at 10:30am near the restrooms at Walden Pond parking lot (parking fee). From Route 2, take Route 126S for 0.3 miles, then turn left into the lot. Winter storm cancels. Call if in doubt. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, Mar 30, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike. Bring water/lunch/boots/traction devices. Meet 10am. From Rte.93S, take Ponkapoag Trail exit 3 towards Houghton's Pond. Turn R onto Blue Hill River Rd. Turn R onto Hillside St. Turn R into Houghton's Pond main pkg.lot. Rain or storm cancels. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320; cbraye57@comcast.net).
Web version: 6-mi. hike. Bring water/lunch/boots/traction devices. Meet 10am. From Rte. 93S, take Ponkapoag Trail exit 3 towards Houghton's Pond. Turn R onto Blue Hill River Rd. Turn R onto Hillside St. Turn R into Houghton's Pond main parking lot. Rain or storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320).

Sat, Mar 30, 2013. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord, MA. (N, F, hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: Easy hike. Thoreau interpretive path, forest, marshes, vernal pool (frog chorus). 10:00am-1:30pm. 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).
Web version: Easy hike. Thoreau interpretive path, forest, marshes, vernal pool (frog chorus). 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring snack. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. L Joel Snider (617-492-2292).

Sun, Mar 31, 2013. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5mi. Rte.95/128 exit19, Highland Ave. 1.8mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte.135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg.lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618; GeoJoy62@verizon.net).
Web version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5 mi. Rte. 95/128 exit 19, Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg. lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618).

Sun, Mar 31, 2013. Lake Waban, Wellesley. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Meet 2:30pm to view Wellesley College greenhouses. Hike 3-5:45pm to Lake Waban and beyond. 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 Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: Meet 2:30pm to view Wellesley College greenhouses. Hike 3-5:45pm to Lake Waban and beyond. 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. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, Apr 6, 2012. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
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. No e-mail after 4/5. 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 e-mail after 4/5. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 (best time to call: 7-9pm); bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 6, 2013. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area, Stow, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
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: Meet at 10am, finish by mid-afternoon. 6-7 miles. Two small stream crossings. Registration required due to limited parking at trail site. Short car pool. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 7, 2013. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
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 7, 2013. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am-4pm. 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: 9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 69th season. Bring lunch and water. We will spot cars before the hike. 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)).

Sun, Apr 7, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: Mod-stren.7mi. hike. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. Rte.93S to exit35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte.28, R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte.93N to exit33(Route28). Entrance on L(2mi). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 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, Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Apr 13, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: 5mi.-hike to cliff-top views including waterfall, 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Oak Grove T (Washington St. side). Rte.93, exit32 (Medford); east Rte.60, 1.2mi.; left Highland Ave., 0.5mi.; right Glenwood St., 0.6mi.; left Washington St., 0.1mi.; T lot/street pkg. Heavy rain cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5mi. hike to cliff-top views including waterfall, 10:00am-2:15pm. 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. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Apr 13, 2013. Weld Woods, West Roxbury. (walks) - approved Jan 12
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, 6-9pm).

Sat, Apr 13, 2012. Neponset River Greenway. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14
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 (770-377-8896, 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 (770-377-8896).

Sun, Apr 14, 2013. Minute Man Trail, Historic Concord/Lincoln. (hiking, walks, F, N) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Leader's Choice, approx. 8mi. hike, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at the parking lot across from The Old North Bridge, Concord MA - Rte 128 to Rte 2A towards Concord Ctr. Follow signs to the Old North Bridge. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Leader's Choice, approx. 8mi. hike, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at the parking lot across from The Old North Bridge, Concord MA - Rte 128 to Rte 2A towards Concord Ctr. Follow signs to the Old North Bridge. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sun, Apr 14, 2013. Maudslay SP, Newburyport. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10:00am to 2:00pm, moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I-95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end, lot on R. Pkg. fee. Storm cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014; sarachef@aol.com).
Web version: 10:00am to 2:00pm, moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I-95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end, lot on R. Pkg fee. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Sun, Apr 14, 2013. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. 9am-4pm. 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), CL Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net).
Web version: 9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net).

Sun, Apr 14, 2013. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas, Lincoln, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] Meet 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: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] 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 members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, April 14, 2013. Throne Hill, Groton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Early spring walk thru pretty conservation area featuring varied upland terrain and some wetlands. Be prepared for wet areas on the trail. Meet at end of Castle Drive (42.6260N,71.6171W), off Pepperell Road. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Early spring walk thru pretty conservation area featuring varied upland terrain and some wetlands. Be prepared for wet areas on the trail. Meet at end of Castle Drive (42.6260N,71.6171W), off Pepperell Road. About 2 hours. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).

Mon, Apr 15, 2013. Half-Marathon Walk, Minute Man National Park, Lexington. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
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 15, 2013. Boston Marathon Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 11
Outdoors version: 18th annual hike, 8mi. via Arboretum, Allandale, 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. L Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896, hikeinfo@yahoo.com) and Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 18th 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 (770-377-8896) and Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com).

Wed, Apr 17, 2013. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Leisurely 3-mi. walk, 6:15-8:00pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet: front of Sullivan's. 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 3-mi. walk along harbor, 6:15-8:00pm. 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 members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 20, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Mod. stren. 8-mi. hike on Skyline/other trails w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).
Web version: Mod. stren. 8-mi. hike on Skyline & other trails w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).

Sat, Apr 20, 2013. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
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).

Sun, Apr 21, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
Outdoors version: 7-mi. hike on variety of trails, some steep, incl. Skyline Trail w/views, 10am-3:30pm. 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-3:30 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.

Sun, Apr 21, 2013. Crafty Brockton – D.W. Field Park and Fuller Craft Museum. (walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10am. 5-mile walk from Museum to/around Lower Porter, Thirtyacre Ponds; return via Upper Porter Pond. Mostly dirt paths along water, some road-walking. Optional visit to craft-oriented museum post-walk. See Museum website for directions; MEET outside entrance. Heavy rain, snow cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10am-???. 5-mile walk from Museum to-and around Lower Porter and Thirtyacre Ponds; return via Upper Porter Pond. Mostly dirt paths along water with some road-walking. Optional visit to unique craft-oriented museum post-walk. See Museum website for directions; MEET outside entrance. Heavy rain, snow cancels. non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sun, Apr 21, 2013. Spring Comes to Beacon Hill and Back Bay. (walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: From 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Admire seasonal plantings; several hilly streets. Meet at map kiosk on Boston Common on corner of Tremont and Park Streets (Park stn., Green Line T). Bring snacks, water. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Admire seasonal plantings; several hilly streets. Meet at map kiosk on Boston Common on corner of Tremont and Park Streets (Park stn, Green Line T). Bring snacks, water. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sun, Apr 21, 2013. Minute Man National Park, Concord, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14
Outdoors version: 9:30am-noon, 7mi. brisk walk along battle road. Bring water/snacks. Meet 9:30am in Concord at Old Manse pkg.lot on Monument Street to carpool to visitor center. Follow 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Rain cancels. L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395, eweyl@comcast.net).
Web version: Spring on the Battle Road. Share some revolutionary tales along the Battle Road in the Minute Man Park from 9:30am to noon. Walk 7 brisk miles from the Visitor's Center to the North Bridge. Meet at 9:30am in Concord at the Old Manse parking lot on Monument Street. We will carpool to the visitor center. Walk trails to Meriam Corner for a break and on paved roads to the Old North Bridge and the parking. Directions: follow 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395).

Sat, Apr 27, 2013. Parks & Greenways, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Apr 27, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Medford, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
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).

Sun, Apr 28, 2013. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5mi. Rte.95/128 exit19, Highland Ave. 1.8mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte.135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg.lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618; GeoJoy62@verizon.net).
Web version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5 mi. Rte. 95/128 exit 19, Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg. lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618).

Sun, Apr 28, 2013. Warner Trail, Foxboro. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike, Moose Hill in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-4pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. We will spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Moose Hill in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Apr 28, 2013. Art-walk: Framingham - Farm Pond walk and Fountain Street Open Studios. (walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10am-1pm. 3-mile walk around Farm Pond, including Farm Pond Park. Mid-walk visit to Fountain Street Open Studios. Optional post-walk visit to Danforth Museum: Admission fee. Meet in museum parking lot: 123 Union Ave. Heavy rain, snow cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10am-1pm. 3-mile walk around Farm Pond, including Farm Pond Park. Mid-walk visit to Fountain Street Open Studios for one hour. http://www.fountainstreetstudios.com/ Optional post-walk visit to Danforth Museum: Admission fee – see site: http://www.danforthmuseum.org/ . Meet in museum parking lot: 123 Union Ave. Heavy rain, snow cancels. Non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sun, Apr 28, 2013. Lincoln/Concord hike to Sudbury River, Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond, Pine Hill. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 10 mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10:00am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10 mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10:00am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 28, 2013. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (Instruction (Skills), walks) - approved Jan 13
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. 9:30am to 12:00noon. 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. 9:30am to 12:00noon. 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).

Sat, May 4, 2013. Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. (Instruction (Skills), walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Bird walk to look for migrating woodland and water birds, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. Route 20 W to 27 N to North Sudbury. Bear L on Hudson Rd to Park entrance 2.7 mi on R. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180, pnorton.home@gmail.com).
Web version: Bird walk to look for migrating woodland and water birds, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. Route 20 W to 27 N to North Sudbury. Bear L on Hudson Rd to Park entrance 2.7 mi on R. Detailed directions at http://www.farnwr.org/maps2.html. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Historic Middlesex Canal, Wilmington. (walks, F, N) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 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 (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm).
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 (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Art-walk: Waltham Rose. (walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 2:30pm-6:30pm. 6-mile (incl. return) 2MPH-PACE walk from downtown Waltham to Rose Art Museum (free), on Brandeis campus. Meet by pedestrian bridge in Embassy Parking Lot off Pine St.; (70-Cooper-St. for GPS). Time selected for return lighting conditions. Heavy rain cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 2:30pm-6:30pm. 6 mile (incl. return) 2MPH-PACE walk from downtown Waltham to Rose Art Museum (free), on the Brandeis campus http://www.brandeis.edu/rose/index.html Using the Charles River Reservation Greenway and Mt. Feake "garden-style" Cemetery, we have many river views – and one Boston view from the "Castle". Unusual time selected for return lighting conditions. Meet by pedestrian bridge in Embassy Parking Lot off Pine St.; use 70 Cooper St. for GPS. If coming from Rt. 95/128, take US Rt. 20E (exit 26), R Moody St. in 1.5 mi., L Pine St. at 1st light after X-ing the river, then L for parking - lot behind large apartments on L after theater. Heavy rain cancels. Well-behaved dogs OK - but not in museum Non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sunday, May 5, 2013. Snake Hills, Groton, MA. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 13
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Large conservation area with wetlands, hills 150 feet above, a glacially carved chasm, a historic site, and the Forest Bells. Meet at the end of Indian Hill Road (42.5851N,71.5539W), off Old Ayer Road. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Large conservation area with wetlands, hills 150 feet above, a glacially carved chasm, a historic site, and the Forest Bells. Meet at the end of Indian Hill Road (42.5851N,71.5539W), off Old Ayer Road. About 2 hours. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).

Sat, May 11, 2013. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
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.

Sat, May 11, 2013. Wellesley Wander. (hiking, walks, F, N) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 5-6-mile circuit w/Wellesley College greenhouses/campus/Lake Waban/Charles River/brooks/aqueducts. 11:00am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; R into campus, R to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 5-6-mile circuit with Wellesley College greenhouses and campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 11:00am. 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 (Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, May 11, 2013. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. We will spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, May 12, 2013. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Hilly 6-mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. Rte.128 exit31B, NW 2.1mi. MA225W/MA4N to MA62E; R(toward Burlington), bear R at "Y" 0.9mi Old Burlington Rd. Lot 0.3mi at dead end. Heavy-rain-cancels (weather uncertain-->call). L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143 until 9 pm, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 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 31B head NW 2.1 mi. toward Bedford on MA 225W/MA 4N to MA 62E. Turn R (toward Burlington) and bear R at "Y" in 0.9 mi on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi at dead end. Heavy rain cancels (if weather uncertain call). L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 12, 2013. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 14
Outdoors version: 4 mi. mod.-paced hike, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4 mi. mod.-paced hike, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, May 19, 2013. Wayside Inn and Ladyslipper Walk, Sudbury. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Approx. 4mi., back roads/trails, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at first pkg. lot on left across from Inn. I-95 exit 26, Rte.20 W 11mi., R at sign for Wayside Inn, 0.25mi. L to 1st pkg. lot on L. Bring snacks/water/sturdy waterproof footwear. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approximately 4 miles on back roads and trails, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at first parking lot on left across from The Wayside Inn. From I-95 exit 26, take Rte. 20 W 11 mi., then R at sign for Wayside Inn & go 0.25 mi. to pkg. on L. Bring snacks/water and sturdy waterproof footwear. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sat, May 25, 2013. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
Outdoors version: 7mi.,wildflowers/scenic hills, some steep, new Reservoir trail, 10am-3:30pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 (Quincy), go S (Willard St.) 0.6mi. Or from Rt.93/128 Exit 6 (Braintree), go N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 7-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep, including the new trail along the restored Blue Hill Reservoir. 10 am-3:30 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, June 1, 2013. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
Outdoors version: 3mi.,8-11:30am. Learn by listening, identifying migrant, nesting species in Blue Hills best birding area. 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: Bird Walk 3 miles through Fowl Meadow, 8-11:30 am. Learn to bird by listening for and identifying late migrant and nesting species 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, go left on Neponset Valley Parkway for 0.5 miles to the small lot at Brush Hill Rd. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, June 8, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Mod. stren. 8mi. hike on lesser used trails with some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).
Web version: Mod. stren. 8mi. hike on lesser used trails with some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).

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