March-April 2015 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:17 AM

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Sun, Mar 1, 2015. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Nov 11 with map
Outdoors version: Hilly 6-mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. Rain cancels. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; 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 32 merge on Rte. 3N for 1.5 mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte. 62) toward Bedford for 0.6 mi., turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi. at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Conditions may require traction devices/snowshoes. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Mar 7, 2015. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 8.5mi. 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. 1.3mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather.
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).

Mar 14, 2015. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Oct 12 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Houghton's section hike w/variety of trails, several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-3pm. 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, 10am-3pm. 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, Mar 15, 2015. Skinner Forest and Duck Pond, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Come for a nice stroll through typical New England woods and along the shore of a beautiful pond. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Duck Pond Drive, 42.5942N 71.5102W. L Olin Lathrop, olin@embedinc.com, (978) 742-9014.
Web version: 1:00pm. Come for a nice stroll through typical New England woods and along the shore of a beautiful pond. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Duck Pond Drive, 42.5942N 71.5102W. L Olin Lathrop, olin@embedinc.com, (978) 742-9014.

Wed, Mar 18, 2015. AMC Boston - 3rd Wednesday Social in Waban featuring Local Walks/Hikes. (social events, meetings) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 7:00pm start. The 3rd Wednesday Socials are organized by the Membership Committee of AMC Boston. This one features the Local Walks/Hikes Committee. Union Church of Waban, 14 Collins Rd. (Corner of Beacon St.), Waban, MA. Please RSVP: membership@amcboston.org.
Web version: 7:00pm start. The 3rd Wednesday Socials are organized by the Membership Committee of AMC Boston. This one features the Local Walks/Hikes Committee. Union Church of Waban, 14 Collins Rd. (Corner of Beacon St.), Waban, MA. Please RSVP: membership@amcboston.org.

Sat, Mar 21, 2015. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Jan 1 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike/snowshoe, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3 exit14, 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. $6 fee/non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. 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. $6 fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

Sat, Mar 21, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, 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 21, 2015. Wright Forest, Walden Woods, and Emerson's Cliff, Concord. (hiking, walks, snowshoeing) - approved Feb 22 with map - cancelled due to snow
Web version: Brisk 6-mile hike/snowshoe including ponds, views, some steep trails. 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 28, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 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. 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).

Sat, Mar 28, 2015. Warner Trail, Sharon. (Trail Work, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 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 A-F, bring beverages; G-J, salad; K-Q, entrée; and R-Z, dessert. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).
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 A-F, bring beverages; G-J, bring salad; K-Q, bring an entrée; and R-Z, bring dessert. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).

Sat, Mar 28, 2015. Central Blue Hills, Blue Hills Reservation, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 22 with map
Web version: Difficult 6-mi. hike/snowshoe including views from lesser-known trails, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, & sturdy footwear including snowshoes or traction devices. From Rte.93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 4, 2015. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 1 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 4/3. 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 4/3. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm); bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Apr 4, 2015. Virginia Wood, Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (Instruction, walks) - approved Mar 11 with map
Web version: 9:30am-12:30pm. It’s been a long winter, but spring is finally here. We’ll look for plants in bloom and other signs of the season. The walk will focus on plant ID as well as fun and interesting natural history about the plants which we see. Meet in the driveway of #1 Woodland Rd at the intersection of Woodland Rd and Pond St in Stoneham. Steady rain cancels. This walk is sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). It is free of charge for AMC members and costs $1 for non-members. No dogs, please. 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 Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Apr 5, 2015. Noon Hill, Medfield. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 23with map
Web version: Spring (?) walk on section of Bay Circuit Trail over Noon Hill summit, easy pace with good views. Bring water, snacks, and clothing and footwear appropriate for conditions. Meet 2:00pm. From Rte. 95, exit 16, take Rte. 109 W 7.5 mi., pass junction with Rte. 27 & take next left onto Causeway St. for 1.5 mi., then R on Noon Hill Rd. 0.3 mi to parking on R. Heavy rain cancels. No reg.; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11 pm)

Sat, Apr 11, 2015. Boxford Conservation Land. (Family, Hiking, walks) - web only, approved Dec 28 with map - rescheduled from Feb 15
Web version: 1.5 hours; meet at 1:00pm. Easy terrain, moderate pace, kids and dogs welcome. Follow Rte. 133 to the center of west Boxford, where 133 intersects with Main St. (church and village store). Go west on Main St., past the fire station to the intersection of Silver Mine Rd. Park on Silvermine. If there is enough snow, bring cross country skis or snow shoes. L Stephen Davis (sadmd1@verizon.net).

Sat, Apr 11, 2015. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 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).

Sat, Apr 11, 2015. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9:00am-4:00pm. 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.
Web version: 9:00am-4:00pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 71st 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. Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Apr 12, 2015. Groton Hills. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. This walk has it all, including deep woods, open fields, a pond, and even bagging a 500 footer with good views. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Kaileys Way, 42.62245N 71.54062W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. This walk has it all, including deep woods, open fields, a pond, and even bagging a 500 footer with good views. About 2 hours. Meet at the end of Kaileys Way, 42.62245N 71.54062W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Apr 12, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 10 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).

Fri, Apr 17, 2015. Back Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved April 13 with map
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along the back streets and alleyways of downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, and the West End, including stop at bakery/pastry shop, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 18, 2015. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
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 am-3 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 19, 2015. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date changed Mar 10
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 19, 2015. Marblehead Light and Castle Rock, Marblehead. (walks) - approved Nov 11 with map - rescheduled from Feb 22, Mar 22
Outdoors version: Approx 4-mi walk from Deveraux Beach to Castle Rock/Marblehead Light followed by optional hot chocolate break. 12:30-3:30pm. Take Rte. 114 or Rte.127 to Ocean St. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarahepstein51@concast.net).
Web version: Approx 4-mi walk from Deveraux Beach to Castle Rock and Marblehead Light followed by optional hot chocolate break. 12:30-3:30pm. Take Rte. 114 or Rte. 127 to Ocean St. or Beach St. Go E to Devereaux beach pkg lot. Storm/icy roads cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Sun, Apr 19, 2015. Walden Pond/Sudbury River hike on less traveled paths. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change (Apr 26 to Apr 19) on Apr 6
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).

Mon, Apr 20, 2015. Half-Marathon Walk, Minuteman Nat'l Park, Lexington. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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; 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 2AW one mi. to Visitor Center lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 25, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. non-beginner hike, 10:00am-2:30pm. Lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St. side Oak Grove T. Rte.93 exit32->Rte.60 E(1.2mi.), L on Highland Ave.(0.5mi.), R on Glenwood St.(0.6mi.), L on Wash. St.(0.1mi.), R into T lot(fee) or street park. Severe weather->email. 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-2:30pm. 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. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Apr 25, 2015. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Web version: 9:00am-4:00pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at Crocker Pond Conservation Area on Myrtle St. (off Rte. 1). Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Apr 26, 2015. Minute Man National Park. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 1 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 26, 2015. Middlesex Canal, Billerica. (walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 1:30pm at Middlesex Canal Museum; http://middlesexcanal.org for info., directions. 3-4mi. level walk, 2-3hrs. Route follows canal south of Concord River; includes lock, anchor stone, stretches of watered canal. Museum & bookstore open 12:00pm-4:00pm. L Robert Winters ((617) 661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org), CL Roger Hagopian ((781) 861-7868 to 10pm), CL Marlies Henderson.
Web version: Joint with the Middlesex Canal Association. Meet at 1:30pm at the Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitor Center in the Faulkner Mill in North Billerica. The walk will be over 3-4 miles of generally level wooded terrain and streets, for 2-3 hours, rain or shine. The route follows the canal south of the Concord River. Sites to be visited include a guard lock, an anchor stone for the floating bridge which once carried the towpath across the river, and many stretches of canal, some still watered. The Museum, Visitor Center and bookstore will be open from 12:00pm-4:00pm.Directions by car: from Route 128/95, take Route 3 toward Nashua to exit 28 (Treble Cove Road, North Billerica, Carlisle). At end of ramp, turn left onto Treble Cove Road toward North Billerica. At about 0.75 miles, bear left at fork. After another 0.75 miles at traffic light, cross straight over Route 3A. Go about 0.25 miles to a three-way fork; take middle road (Talbot Street), which will put St. Andrew's Church on your left. Go about 0.25 miles and bear right onto Old Elm Street. Go about 0.25 miles to the falls where Old Elm becomes Faulkner Street; the Museum is on the left; you can park across the street on the right just beyond the falls. From I-495 take exit 37, N. Billerica, south to the road's end at a T-intersection; turn right then bear right at the Y; go 700' and turn left into parking lot. Museum is across the street. Directions by train: Lowell Commuter Line runs between Boston's North Station and Lowell's Gallagher Terminal. Get off at North Billerica station, one stop south of Lowell. From the station side of the tracks, the Museum is a three-minute walk down Station and Faulkner Streets on the right side. No dogs. Phone 1-978-670-2740. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm), CL Marlies Henderson.

Sun, Apr 26, 2015. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas. (Lincoln, MA). (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change (Apr 12 to Apr 26) on Apr 6
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.
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).

Sat, May 2, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Web version: 7-mile 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, May 3, 2015. Acton Arboretum, Acton, MA. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
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-12:30pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. Arrive early, parking limited. (Note - sign faces opposite direction). Steady rain cancels. These walks are sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). They are free of charge for AMC members and cost $1 for non-members. No dogs, please. 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 Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, May 9, 2015. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area (Stow, MA). (hiking, walks) - Registration Required, approved Jan 10 with map, date change (Apr 18 to May 2) on Apr 6, date change to May 9 on Apr 9
Outdoors version: Meet at 10am, finish by mid-afternoon. 6-7 miles. Two small stream crossings. Meet in parking lot of Union Church next to Stow Police Station on Rte. 117, 0.2 mi. from Stow Center. 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. Due to ltd. pkg. at trail site, we will meet in parking lot of the Union Church (bright blue door) which is next to the Stow Police Station on Rte. 117, 0.2 mi. from Stow Center. Short car pool. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, May 9, 2015. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 13-mi. mod. hike. 9:00am-5:00pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 100 yds. S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).
Web version: 9:00am-5:00pm. 13-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) 100 yds. S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).

Sat, May 9, 2015. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Scenic, mod. 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic, mod. 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 9, 2015. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sun, May 10, 2015. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 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).

Sun, May 10, 2015. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am to 2:00pm moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end lot on R. Pkg fee. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014; sarahepstein51@comcast.net).
Web version: 10:00am to 2:00pm moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end lot on R. Pkg fee. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Sat, May 16, 2015. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map, edited Apr 26
Web version: 5.5-mile 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).

Sun, May 17, 2015. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1:00-3:00pm. From Rte.95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Web version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1:00-3:00pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324).

Sun, May 17, 2015. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport MA. (F, N, hiking, walks) - approved Mar 6 with map
Web version: Easy 4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Meet at 1:30PM at parking lot. Small fee or DCR parking pass required. Rain cancels, no dogs please. Hope to see flowers in bloom. L Ted Harney (978-764-1272 evening; 4hikes@gmail.com), CL Sheila Pendleton (4hikes@gmail.com).
Difficulty: Easy
Driving Directions: I-95N, Exit 57, Route 113W, over I-95 and through the lights, 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Hoyt's Lane and follow to the end. Turn right into parking lot.
Link: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/maudslay-state-park.html

Sun, May 17, 2015. Lincoln (MA)/Concord hike to Sudbury River incl. Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change (May 3 to May 10) on Apr 6, date change to May 17 on Apr 9
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).

Sat, May 23, 2015. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sat, May 23, 2015. Cutler Park Reservation, Needham. (hiking, walks) - approved with map Apr 9
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am. This is a 2-2½ hour ramble to explore Cutler Park, located in Dedham/Needham. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking/sturdy walking shoes. Trails are mostly dirt, with some boardwalks, flat, with some gentle hills. Moderate pace. Heavy rain cancels. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike use cell 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (Wisbach@aol.com).
Web version: Meet at 10:00am. This will be a 2-2½ hour ramble to explore Cutler Park, located in Dedham/Needham. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking/sturdy walking shoes. Trails are mostly dirt, with some boardwalks, flat, with some gentle hills. Moderate pace. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Lisa if uncertain. Driving from Route 95: Take Exit 19A off Route 95. At the first set of lights, make a right onto Second Ave. At the end of Second Ave., make a right onto Fourth Ave. At the end of Fourth Ave., make a right onto Kendrick St. Look for the reservation sign on the left side of the street, before the PTC office building. Park in the lot with the sign. By Public Transportation: Take the Needham Heights Commuter Rail form South Station. Leave the train at the Needham Heights station. Cross Highland Ave and travel down West St. Cross Hunnewell and Webster Streets. West St. becomes High St. Continue on High St. and it will become Greendale Ave. Follow Greendale Ave. to the blinking yellow light. Take the left fork onto Kendrick St. and follow over the highway. Cutler Park will be on the right, after the PTC office building. Total distance from the Needham Heights station is about 1¼ mile. No registration needed, but if you have questions, contact one of the leaders. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike use cell 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (Wisbach@aol.com).

Sun, May 24, 2015. Cranberry Bog, Chelmsford & Carlisle State Park. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change Mar 19,20
Outdoors version: 8 mile loop hike around Chelmsford Cranberry Bog & through portions of Carlisle State Park, 9:15am-2:30pm. Meet at Cranberry Bog parking off Curve St., Carlisle, MA. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 8mi. loop hike around Chelmsford Cranberry Bog & through portions of Carlisle SP, 9:15am-2:30pm. Meet at Cranberry Bog parking off Curve St., Carlisle, MA. From traffic circle, center Carlisle, MA on Rte. 225 take Lowell St. north 1.8mi., left Curve St. 1mi. to parking on right. The bog section is relatively flat, some trails connecting with and adjacent to the main SP are quite rocky, hilly and may be wet, so boots recommended. Rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, May 30, 2015. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sun, May 31, 2015. Lincoln Conservation Land hike via Flint (Sandy) Pond and old Wheeler farm area, Lincoln. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 10mi. (less if >70deg) Meet at 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Rd. 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 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 31, 2015. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 5mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hill cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte.95/128 exit28, Trapelo Rd. W(2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5 mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hill cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm (approx). Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3 mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No reg.; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm).

Sat, June 6, 2015. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Web version: 6.5-mile hike, rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Web version: 5-mile hike, 10:00am-12:15pm on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails featuring open water and marshland. From Rte. 27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2 mi., take sharp right to Hawks Ave. across the tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. GeoCode N 42 01 49.1 W 70 51 32.3. Bring water and snack. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn, MA. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte. 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. These walks are sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). They are free of charge for AMC members and cost $1 for non-members. No dogs, please. 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 Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, June 13, 2015. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
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, June 20, 2015. Wright Forest, Walden Woods, and Emerson's Cliff, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Brisk 6-mile hike/snowshoe including ponds, views, some steep trails. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 6-mile hike including ponds, views, some steep trails. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take Rte. 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 21, 2015. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, June 22, 2015. Edible Wild Plant Walk in Lincoln. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 6:00-8:00pm. A ramble with expert forager Russ Cohen around the edges of Blue Heron Organic farm in Lincoln and into the adjacent woodlands to learn about the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489; eatwild@rcn.com).
Web version: 6:00-8:00pm. A ramble with expert forager Russ Cohen around the edges of Blue Heron Organic farm in Lincoln and into the adjacent woodlands to learn about the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. This walk will go rain or shine, although we will cancel it if at 6PM the weather is truly dreadful. Blue Heron Organic Farm, Route 117. You are encouraged to ride your bike or carpool as the parking is somewhat limited at Blue Heron Farm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489).
Link: Blue Heron Organic Farm http://www.blueheronfarmlincoln.com/test2/index.html

Sat, June 27, 2015. Boston's Back Bay Fens. Rose Garden, Victory Garden, museums, and cultural institutions. (walks, N) - approved Mar 10 with map
Outdoors version: From 10:00am - 1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10:00am - 1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. No dogs. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, July 4, 2015. Worlds End Reservation. (walks) - approved Mar 10 with map
Outdoors version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Avoid Rte.228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/3. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. $6.00 per person fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Avoid Rte.228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/3. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sun, July 12, 2015. Cambridge to East Boston Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 9 with map
Outdoors version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm; redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm.

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