March-April 2014 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:15 AM

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Sat, Mar 1, 2014. Hale Reservation, Westwood/Dover. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. 6-mi. snowshoe/hike including ponds/cabins/lodges, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking poles. From Rte.95/128 exit16 take Rt.109 W 3/4mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3mi. to Hale gate; 0.3mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Mod. 6-mi. snowshoe/hike including ponds, cabins, lodges, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16 take Rt. 109 W 3/4 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3 mi. to Hale gate then 0.3 mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732).

Sun, Mar 2, 2014. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 13 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, Mar 1, 2014. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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 8, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford take Rte. 60 E 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., R into T sta. lot (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30 pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford take Rte. 60 E 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., R into T sta. lot (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Mar 9, 2014. Bay Circuit Trail, Concord. (walks) - approved Jan 15 [still needs map]
Outdoors version: Slow-paced walk of about 5 miles along section of Bay Circuit Trail. Bring lunch, water & appropriate gear for conditions, Meet 10:00am at Mill Brook Tarry. From Concord center, take Lowell Rd. about 0.5 miles to Parking at Tarry. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 before 11pm).
Web version: Slow-paced walk of about 5 miles along section of Bay Circuit Trail. Bring lunch, water & appropriate gear for conditions, Meet 10:00am at Mill Brook Tarry. From Concord center, take Lowell Rd. about 0.5 miles to Parking at Tarry. No dogs, non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 before 11pm).

Sun, Mar 9, 2014. Wayside Inn to Sudbury Valley Memorial Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 15 [still needs map]
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 (508-460-5038; 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 (508-460-5038).

Sat, Mar 15, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Jan 10 with map
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 15, 2014. Weston Conservation Land. (hiking, snowshoeing, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte.95/128 exit26 (Waltham), take Rte.20E 1.0mi., L onto Rte.117W 1.6mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N.Sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock , 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte. 95/128 exit 26 in Waltham , take Rte. 20 E 1 mi., L onto Rte. 117 W 1.6 mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N. Sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Mar 16, 2014. Williams Barn and Sorhaug Woods, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. This hike has a bit of everything, from a low-lying beaver pond, to upland woods, to open orchard, to the highest point in Groton. About 2 hours. Meet at historic Williams Barn on Chicopee Row, 42.62651N 71.56098W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. This hike has a bit of everything, from a low-lying beaver pond, to upland woods, to open orchard, to the highest point in Groton. About 2 hours. Meet at historic Williams Barn on Chicopee Row, 42.62651N 71.56098W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Tues, Mar 18, 2014. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved Jan 15 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Mar 22, 2014. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike/snowshoe, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228N 6.5mi., L on Rte. 3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5 mile hike/snowshoe, 9:00am-noon. 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. Parking. fee. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Sun, Mar 23, 2014. Walden Pond/Sudbury River hike on less traveled paths. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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 29, 2014. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 6.5-mi. loop hike with some steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly Skyline Trail. Bring lunch/water/sturdy shoes. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 6.5-mi. loop hike with a number of steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, bring lunch, water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit 6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Mar 30, 2014. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 7mi hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm. Meet Peabody Mill Environmental Center. From Nashua, NH, Rte3 exit7, 101A W to 101E toward Amherst/Manchester. Left onto Horace Greeley Rd., left onto Brook Rd. 1.4mi to pkg(dead end). Traction devices and/or snowshoes? Weather uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 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 0.4 mi. on Brook Rd. Go 1.4 mi. to pkg. at dead end. 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 30, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Jan 13 with map, modified Jan 14
Outdoors version: 10:00am-noon guided hike with Arboretum docent on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; Chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10:00am-noon guided hike with Arboretum docent on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sun, Mar 30, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: Mod-stren.6mi. hike. 9am-1pm. 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. 6 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-1pm. 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).

Sun, Mar 30, 2014. Warner Trail, Sharon. (Trail work, walks, hiking) - approved Jan 13 with map
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 G-J bring beverage, K-Q salad, R-Z entrée, A-F dessert. L Jim Goyea (774-266-4018, 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 G-J, bring beverages, K-Q, bring salad, R-Z, bring an entrée, and A-F, bring dessert. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Mar 30, 2014. Explore East Boston. (walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: From 10am-1:30pm. Harbor walk, Greenway, Piers Park, Chelsea Urban Wild, and more. Meet indoors at Airport T station (blue line). Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. No dogs. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10am-1:30pm. Harbor walk, Greenway, Piers Park, Chelsea Urban Wild, and more. Meet indoors at Airport T station (blue line). Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, Apr 5, 2014. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No e-mail after 4/4. 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 4/4. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm); bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 5, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (Walks, Instruction) - approved Jan 10 with map
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 interesting natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. Rte.93 to exit33. At rotary, go R onto South Border Rd/Winchester a few hundred yards to Bellevue Pond parking lot on right. Arrive early. Parking limited. 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 interesting natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. Rte. 93 to exit 33. At rotary, go R onto South Border Rd/Winchester a few hundred yards to Bellevue Pond parking lot on right. Arrive early. Parking limited. 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, Apr 6, 2014. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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 6, 2014. Mt. Misery , Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas, Lincoln, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 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 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 9 mi. 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. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 6, 2014. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9:30am. 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 Laura Cerier (508-404-6353, lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 9:30am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 70th 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 Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Apr 6, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (walks) - approved Jan 15 with map
Outdoors version: Easy 2 hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 2pm at Greenwood Park(across from Stone Zoo). Take Rte. 93 to exit 34. Go N on Rte. 28 to South St., right to park. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snack. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 to 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Easy 2 hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 2pm at Greenwood Park (across from Stone Zoo). Take Rte. 93 to exit 34. Go N on Rte. 28 to South St., right to park. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snack. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 to 10pm). [Robert Winters substituted as Leader.]

Sat, Apr 12, 2014. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 8.5 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. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8.5 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 (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Apr 12, 2014. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area, Stow, MA. (hiking, walks; registration required) - approved Jan 10
Outdoors version: We meet at 10am, finish by mid-aft. 6-7 mi. Two small stream crossings. Reg. req. due to ltd. pkg. at trail site. 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).

Sat, Apr 12, 2014. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord, MA. (N, F, hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14 with map
Outdoors version: 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, jspapacito@msn.com).
Web version: 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, Apr 13, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, modified Mar 10
Outdoors version: 7-mi. hike on variety of trails, some steep, incl. Skyline Trail w/views, 10:00am-3:00pm. 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, 10:00am-3:00pm. 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 13, 2014. The Throne, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Come hike thru one of the largest contiguous undeveloped parcels in the area, featuring mostly upland forest and generally pretty woods. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Rockwood Lane, 42.62968N 71.64003W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Come hike thru one of the largest contiguous undeveloped parcels in the area, featuring mostly upland forest and generally pretty woods. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Rockwood Lane, 42.62968N 71.64003W. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Apr 13, 2014. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: 9:30am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Crocker Pond Conservation Area on Myrtle St. (off Rte. 1). L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353, lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 9:30am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at Crocker Pond Conservation Area on Myrtle St. (off Rte. 1). No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Fri, Apr 18, 2014. Harborwalk and North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Jan 15 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along waterfront of downtown Boston and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along waterfront of downtown Boston and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 19, 2014. Spring Comes to Beacon Hill and Back Bay. (walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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. New members welcome. 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. New members welcome. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm). [Robert Winters will substitute for Sharon as Leader.]

Sat, Apr 19, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Apr 20, 2014. Minute Man National Park. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
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).

Sun, Apr 20, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Jan 13 with map, modified Jan 14
Outdoors version: 1:00-3:00pm guided hike with Arboretum docent, on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351; Chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 1:00-3:00pm guided hike with Arboretum docent, on and off trail, up and down hills, stopping at interesting trees. Park on Arborway, meet at Visitors Center. Forest Hills T stop. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sun, Apr 20, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: Leader's Choice, 5 miles, 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for the Elements. From Rte.95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4mi. From Rte.1, take Walnut St. exit, 2mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Leader's Choice, 5 miles, 9am-1pm. 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Apr 21, 2014. Half-Marathon Walk, Minuteman Nat'l Park, Lexington. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: Brisk 13-mi. walk on Battle Rd. Tr. to Fiske Hill in Lexington, Meriam's Corner in Concord, and back. 9:30am-3:30pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 exit 30B in Lexington, take Rte. 2A W 1 mi. to Visitor Ctr. lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.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 2A W one mi. to Visitor Center lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Mon, Apr 21, 2014. Boston Marathon Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14 with map
Outdoors version: 19th 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: 19th 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, hikeinfo@yahoo.com) and Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, Apr 26, 2014. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (Instruction (Skills), walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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. 12:30-3:30pm. 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. 12:30-3:30pm. 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, Apr 26, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 14 with map
Outdoors version: Hike to cliff-top/pond/waterfall views, 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. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Hike to cliff-top, waterfall and pond views, from 10am-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. Call L if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Robert Winters (robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sun, Apr 27, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 26 with map
Web version: 5-mi. hike, 10:00am. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz. [This is a late online listing, added Apr 26.]

Sun, Apr 27, 2014. Middlesex Canal, Winchester/Medford. (walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 3-mi. level history walk along canal route, remains of aqueduct and canal bed. Meet 1:30pm at Sandy (Shannon) Beach lot at Upper Mystic Lake on Mystic Valley Pkwy., 1.3 mi. N of Rte. 60. Joint w/Middlesex Canal Assoc. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org).
Web version: 3-mi. level history walk will follow the route of the Middlesex Canal through parts of Medford and Winchester. Sites along the way include the aqueduct and mooring basin, those segments of the canal bed and berm visible off the parkway, and the stone wall of the Governor Brooks estate, in Medford. Meet 1:30pm at Sandy (Shannon) Beach lot at Upper Mystic Lake on Mystic Valley Pkwy., 1.3 mi. N of Rte. 60. Joint w/M'sex Canal Assoc. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org or call Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm). L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org).

Sun, Apr 27, 2014. Warner Trail, Foxboro. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike, Moose Hill, Sharon to High Rock, Foxboro. 9am-4pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte.1), Foxboro. L Jim Goyea (774-266-4018, 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 High Rock Rd (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 3, 2014. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (Walks, hiking) - approved Jan 11 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile walk 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet Hallet St entrance Pope John Paul II Park. From Rte.93N, take exit11(11B-Rte.93S) to Granite Ave, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop St, right under bridge into pkg.lot. severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet at Hallet Street entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. From Route 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Route 93S) to Granite Avenue, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop Street, right under bridge into parking lot. E-mail if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, May 4, 2014. Lincoln Conservation Land hike via Flint (Sandy) Pond and old Wheeler farm area. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 10 mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham , follow Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10 miles. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham , follow Trapelo Rd. 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, May 4, 2014. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. (Walks, hiking) - approved Jan 15 [still needs map]
Outdoors version: Steep climb/open summit/great views. About 5mi. RT/easy pace. Bring lunch/water, appropriate clothing/boots. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9:30am for carpool. Rte.95/128 exit28. 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, before 11pm).
Web version: Steep climb to open summit with great views. About 5 miles round trip at easy pace. Bring lunch, water, appropriate clothing and boots. Meet 9:30am at Lincoln RR station for carpool. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Rd. 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 Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm).

Sat, May 10, 2014. Wellesley Wander. (hiking, walks, F, N) - approved Jan 11 with map
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 10, 2014. Blue Hills Bird Walk. (hiking, walks, F, N, C) - approved Jan 12 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, May 10, 2014. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 9am-5pm. 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, May 11, 2014. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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).

Sat, May 24, 2014. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, May 31, 2014. Blue Hills Bird Walk. (hiking, walks, F, N, C) - approved Jan 13 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

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