March-April 2016 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:20 AM

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Sat, Mar 5, 2016. Hike Beautiful Billerica - The Two Brothers Rocks. (hiking) - Registration required; approved Dec 28 with map and image
9:45am-12:00pm. Meet at River View Restaurant for breakfast at 8 am, or park at lot across the bridge, Nashua Road, Billerica. Moderate three hour hike starts at 9:45 am: Great Meadows, Concord River, Governor Dudley Park, with focus on camaraderie and local history, access to open space and trails exploration. Snowshoeing when there is snow... Winter walking: No bugs, no poison ivy, better views! Sturdy footwear recommended, and bring snack and drink. L Marlies Henderson (978-808-6634; brimar_11@msn.com).

Sat, Mar 5, 2016. Lincoln Conservation Land, Lincoln, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 28 with map and image
Fast paced, very scenic 8-mile hike to lesser-known areas, including Chapman Pasture, Pigeon Hill, Browning Fields, and Beaver Pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit 28 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles to a left on Lincoln Road. Travel 0.6 miles and turn right at the sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Take left at the tennis courts and park in lot by the courts. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Mar 6, 2016. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
10:00am-3:00pm. Hike 7 miles in the Houghton section of the Blue Hills Reservation on a variety of trails with several views and lunch on Buck Hill. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, Mar 12, 2016. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Historic Middlesex Canal. (hiking) - Registration required; approved Dec 30 with map and image
9:45am-12:00pm. Meet at Faulkner Mill parking lot by the gazebo, 71 Faulkner Street, Billerica. Limited to 20 participants. Easy two hour hike, along extant portions of the Middlesex Canal, with focus on camaraderie and local history, access to open space and trails exploration. Snowshoeing when there is snow... Winter walking: No bugs, no poison ivy, better views! Sturdy footwear recommended, and bring snack and drink. L Marlies Henderson (978-808-6634; brimar_11@msn.com).

Sat, Mar 12, 2016. Squantum Point Park to Pope John Paul 2 Park, Quincy/Dorchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 29 with map and image
7-mile walk from Squantum Point Park, along Quincy Riverwalk, across bridge to Boston Harborwalk to Pope John Paul 2 Park, 9:30am-12:45pm. Bring snack & water. Take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and bear left on East Squantum Street. Turn left and take Victory Road Marina Bay, take left on Haul Rd into the Squantum Point parking lot. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. GPS Coordinates 42.299721, -71.032158. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Mar 13, 2016. McLains Woods, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 27 with map and image
1:00pm. Come see this large wild area featuring pretty woods, varied terrain, beaver ponds, and the highest concentration of vernal pools in the area. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet by the open field on the SW side of McLains Woods Rd, 42.6396N 71.5582W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Mar 19, 2016. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Dec 28 with map and image
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 19, 2016. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Charles H. Kohlrausch Memorial Park. (hiking) - Registration required; approved Dec 30 with map and image [CANCELLED - Abutter trouble]
9:45am-12:00pm. Meet at Kohlrausch Avenue (31 Sprague Street), Billerica. Limited to 20 participants. Easy two hour hike, remember Charles H. Kohlrausch and visit an ancient American Indian burial site along the Concord River. Focus on camaraderie and local history, access to open space and trails exploration. Snowshoeing when there is snow... Winter walking: No bugs, no poison ivy, better views! Sturdy footwear recommended, and bring snack and drink. L Marlies Henderson (978-808-6634; brimar_11@msn.com).

Sat, Mar 26, 2016. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (walks, hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Feb 28 with map and image
10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. If snow on ground, will snowshoe. Heavy rain or snowstorm cancels. Call Lisa if uncertain (781-296-4487 day of hike). Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 (before 9 pm); day of hike 781-296-4487).
Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions [42.256118, -71.340345]

Sat, Mar 26, 2016. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 29 with map and image
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, Mar 26, 2016. Warner Trail, Sharon. (Trail work, walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
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. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).

Sat, Mar 26, 2016. Habitat Audubon Sanctuary, Belmont. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Mar 18 with map and image
Slow-paced nature walk through forests and fields and around pond focusing on plant ID. We'll also talk about fun and interesting natural history of the plants we see. 9:30am-12:30pm. From Rte. 2, Exit 59 go west on Rte. 60/Pleasant St. 0.6 miles. Right onto Clifton St., first left on Fletcher Rd., bear left at fork, next left on Juniper Rd. 0.2 miles to Sanctuary at #10 Juniper Rd. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Mar 27, 2016. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 31 with map and image
6-mile easy walk along Nashua River, canal with 1886 gatehouse, spectacular waterfall in 325-acre park, from 9:45am-2:00pm. 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).

Wed, Mar 30, 2016. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map and image
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).

Sat, Apr 2, 2016. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image
Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No email after 4/1. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; Bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Apr 3, 2016. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Mar 20 with map and image
Slow-paced nature walk looking for signs of spring in the Bellevue Pond area. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. Rte. 93 to Exit 33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd./Winchester and continue a couple of hundred yards to Bellevue Pond Parking Lot on right (opposite #68 South Border Rd, Medford). Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain 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, the New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, and the Friends of the Middlesex Fells as well as the AMC. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Apr 3, 2016. Walden Pond/Sudbury River hike on less traveled paths. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map and image
6 mi. Meet at 10:30am near restrooms at Walden Pond pkg. lot (fee for pkg.). From Rte. 2 take 126S 0.3 mi. and left into lot. Heavy rain cancels. Call L if in doubt. N.B. All participants should be prepared to do the maximum distance (time) [unless otherwise notified] but all activities by this L are subject to reduced distance/time due to the L's energy level on that particular day! L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Tues, Apr 5, 2016. Historic Streets of Cambridge. (walks) - approved Mar 28 with map and image
Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares and Huron Village, 6:45-9:00pm. Bring snack or money for quick dinner at Asian food court. Meet outside of Brattle Theatre (lower level). From Harvard Square T Stop, go 1 block west on Eliot Street; take right on Brattle Street (theatre is on the left). Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 9, 2016. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord, MA. (N, F, hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map
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 (857-600-8295).

Sun, Apr 10, 2016. Brooks Orchard and Sorhaug Woods, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 27 with map
1:00pm. This hike features pretty woods, open vistas, a beaver pond, and traversing two of Groton's famous drumlins with views of several more. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the edge of the open field on the north side of Orchard Lane, 42.6158N 71.5478W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Apr 10, 2016. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. Bring water and snack. Email if severe weather. No dogs, $1 fee for non-AMC members. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Wed, Apr 13, 2016. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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).

Sat, Apr 16, 2016. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
10:00am-3:00pm. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, Apr 16, 2016. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 72nd 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).

Sat, Apr 16, 2016. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area (Stow, MA). (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map (no image)
We meet at 10:00am, finish by mid-aft. 6-7 mi. 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. Rain cancels. Call L if in doubt. N.B. All participants should be prepared to do the maximum distance (time) [unless otherwise notified] but all activities by this L are subject to reduced distance/time due to the L's energy level on that particular day! L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, Apr 16, 2016. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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).

Mon, Apr 18, 2016. Half-Marathon Walk, Minuteman Nat'l Park, Lexington. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 28 with map and image
Brisk 13-mile walk on Battle Road Trail to Fiske Hill in Lexington, then out to Meriam's Corner and beyond 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.

Mon, Apr 18, 2016. Boston Marathon Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 9 with map and image
20th 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 (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, Apr 23, 2016. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 9 with map and image
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 Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896, hikeinfo@yahoo.com) and Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, April 23. Hale Reservation, Westwood/Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 18 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi. 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Apr 24, 2016. Historic Middlesex Canal, Woburn. (walks) - approved Mar 4 with map
Meet at 1:30pm at the SE corner of the parking lot behind the Woburn Cinemas, along Rte. 128. Level, 3-mi., joint w/Middlesex Canal Association along 2 sections of the historic canal. From Rte. 95/128 exit 35 in Woburn, take Rte. 38 S 0.1 mi., R onto Middlesex Canal Dr. past Holiday Inn to meeting place. Info:www.middlesexcanal.org. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com); CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868).

Sun, Apr 24, 2016. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas (Lincoln, MA). (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map and image
9 mi. [60+ 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 Rd. W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. Heavy rain cancels. Call L if in doubt. N.B. All participants should be prepared to do the maximum distance (time) [unless otherwise notified] but all activities by this L are subject to reduced distance/time due to the L's energy level on that particular day! In this particular hike, hikers (the L too?) can leave at mid-morning, early aft. or finish the whole hike. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, Apr 24, 2016. Ward Reservation, Andover. (hiking, walks) - Adults, Families, New members, approved Apr 16 with map (no image)
Approximately 2.5 mile walk through forest and open fields with views of Boston skyline. View solstice stones at top of Holt Hill, highest "peak" in Essex County (elev 420 Ft), and elephant rock at top of Boston Hill. Meet at 1:30 at Trustees of Reservations parking lot. Parking is $5 per car, free for TTOR members (bring your TTOR membership parking number). Wear good hiking shoes, bring water, snack, insect repellent. No dogs, please. Rain cancels. L Ted Harney (978-764-1272; 4hikes@gmail.com), CL Sheila Pendleton (4hikes@gmail.com).

Sun, Apr 24, 2016. Mt. Wachusett (2006'), Princeton. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 16 with map (no image)
See spring wildflowers in bloom on slow-paced scenic loop hike to summit and back. Total distance about 4 miles with 800 ft. elevation gain. Meet for carpool 9:30am at Lincoln RR station, or call L for directions to trail head. Bring lunch, water and appropriate clothing and footwear for conditions. (It can sometimes be windy and cool at the summit, even on warm days.) 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. Non-AMC members $1. Registration not required, but call L with any questions. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11 pm).

Wed, Apr 27, 2016. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 10 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 10:30am-1:30pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Apr 30, 2016. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (hiking, walks) - Adults, Families, New members, approved Apr 16 with map and image
10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (781-771-3680 before 9pm; mwisbach@aol.com).
Driving Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions

Sat, Apr 30, 2016. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - 20s & 30s, 50+, Adults, Beginners, College Groups, First Timers, New members, approved Apr 21 with map and image
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 1, 2016. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
9am-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 Rt 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).

Sat, May 7, 2016. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
Scenic, moderate 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 8, 2016. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image
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).

Sun, May 8, 2016. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 4 with map and image - cancelled April 11
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. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 8, 2016. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 31 with map and image
A 7 mile quiet, hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm through varied woodlands on well maintained trails. Meet by Peabody Mill Environmental Center, Brook Rd, Amherst, NH. From Nashua, NH, Rte. 3 exit 7, 101A W to junction 101 E (7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. Turn left after 5.7mi on Horace Greeley Rd, left again 0.4mi on Brook Rd. Go 1.4mi to pkg at dead end. No advance reservation required. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Wed, May 11, 2016. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 29 with map and image
5 mile walk, 10:30am-1:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228N 6.5 mi., L on Rte. 3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5 mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. $6.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, May 14, 2016. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T Station. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, May 15, 2016. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 27 with map
1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, heron rookerie, a true bog, and more. About 2 hours, moderate pace. No Dogs. Meet at the Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area off of Robin Hill Rd in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, May 15, 2016. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. 9:00am-12:00pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. The Acton Arboretum is opposite #7 Taylor Rd. (Note - sign faces opposite direction). Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. 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 21, 2016. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks, C,F,N) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
7:00am-10:30am. Beginner's bird walk 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 28, 2016. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
10:00am-3:30pm. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 28, 2016. Warner Trail, Sharon. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
9am-5pm. 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. Turn onto High Rock Rd (paved woods road) 100 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St (Rt 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, June 4, 2016. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks, C,F,N) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
8:00am-11:30am. Bird Walk for 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sun, June 5, 2016. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 30 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. 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. The parking area is opposite #48 Lake Ave, Woburn. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. 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, June 19, 2016. Massabesic Audubon Center, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 4 with map and image
6 mi. easy wander along wooded trails and lake shore, 10am-3:00pm. From Rte.95/128, take Rte.93 N. 40mi., exit7 (N.H.), Rte.101 E. towards seacoast 1mi. to exit 1 (Audubon sign). Continue Rte.28 bypass S. 2mi. (includes traffic circle). L on Spofford Rd. 0.2mi., L. on Audubon Way to pkg.lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, June 19, 2016. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image
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).

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