March-April 2017 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:26 PM

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Sat, Mar 4, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 27 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. Park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Fri, Mar 10, 2017. Beacon Hill, North End, Downtown Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 6 with map and image
5-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and visits to Boston Public Market and a hidden bread bakery, with possible bar/restaurant option at end of walk. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Rain/snow cancels. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Two Brothers Rocks. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image [date changed 3/4 to 3/11 on 3/3]
9:45am-12:30pm. Easy 2 ½ hour hike starts at 9:45 am. Offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Meet at River View Restaurant for breakfast at 8am, or park later, across the bridge, at Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge parking lot off Nashua Road, Billerica. Great Meadows, Concord River, and Governor Dudley Park. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Historic Middlesex Canal. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image, cancelled Mar 3]
9:45am-noon. Easy 2 hour hike. Meet at 9:45am to start walking at 10am. Offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Park across from the Faulkner Mill, by the Talbot dam (gazebo). Depending on conditions, explore the historic Middlesex Canal, north or south from the summit pond. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintry conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Jan 12 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 18, 2017. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Rangeway Forest. (walks) - approved Dec 20 with map and image
9:45am-12:30pm. Easy 2 ½ hour hike, offered through Billerica Recreation Department and sponsored by Friends of Billerica Recreation in cooperation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, to explore connectivity with Chelmsford Russel Mill Town Forest and a historic segment of the Middlesex Turnpike. Focus on camaraderie and local history. Depending on wintery conditions, sturdy footwear, strap-on ice-grabbers or snowshoes recommended. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Mar 18, 2017. Squantum Coastal Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 13 with map and image
Unusual 9-mile walk with spectacular views along sandbar across Boston Harbor, trails along Neponset River, and more, 9:30am-2:15pm. Bring hiking boots, lunch & water. From Boston, take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Once under the Rte. 3 bridge and through Neponset Circle, continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and take a left on East Squantum Road 1.3 miles from Neponset Circle. Continue on E Squantum Road--which becomes Dorchester Street--for just over a mile to Shoreham Street on right. Park anywhere on Shoreham Street or nearby streets in spaces that allow parking. Meet at intersection of Dorchester Street and Shoreham Street. Snow/rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey and Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Mar 19, 2017. Vivid Vistas, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 23 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. Traverse the two highest points in Groton, both with open views. In between bagging 500 footers, see wild wetlands, beaver ponds, upland forests, and open meadows. Meet at Williams Barn (42.6264N, 71.5610W) on Chicopee Row. We'll carpool to the start, then hike back to Williams barn. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Mar 19, 2017. Hike North Pack Monadnock, Greenfield, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 25 with map (no image)
A rugged, scenic loop of 6.5mi. via Ted's & Carolyn's trails. 9:30am-2:30pm. From Nashua, NH, take Rte. 101A west toward Milford, NH. Blend onto Rte. 101 west toward Wilton, NH. Head north toward Lyndeboro on Rte. 31 and turn left ~8mi. on Russell Station Rd. (look for the Trebuchet Adventure Park on the right and Trojan Horse on the left by this intersection). Continue to Mountain Rd. and turn right ~0.5mi. to parking in a small alcove on the right opposite trailhead. Snowshoes may be required. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Mar 25, 2017. Belmont and Audubon Conservation Lands, Belmont. (walks, hiking, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Feb 18 with map and image
It's Spring! Slow-paced nature walk through Belmont conservation land fields and forests over to Habitat Audubon Sanctuary where we'll talk about one of the sweetest signs of spring - maple sugaring. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. Meet at Rock Meadow Conservation Land, Belmont. Arrive early; parking limited. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Directions:
From the East - Take Route 2 westbound and get off at Exit 56 (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At the fork in the ramp, bear right (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At stop sign at end of ramp, turn left on Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St below.
From the West - Take Rte. 2 Eastbound and get off at Exit 56 (Winter St/Waverly). At end of ramp, take right onto Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St. below.
From Winter St. - Follow Winter St. for about one mile to its end and take a left onto Concord Ave. In 1/10th mile bear right onto Mill St. In 1/10th mile take first right down a hill into Rock Meadow parking lot. It comes just after 295 Mill St. on the opposite side of the road. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss.

Sat, Mar 25, 2017. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map and image
Thoreau interpretive path, forest, marshes, vernal pool (frog chorus), Walden Pond upper loop. 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, Mar 26, 2017. Potter's Farm Conservation Area, West Boxford. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 25 with map (no image)
1:00-3:00pm. Potter's Farm Conservation Area. Easy terrain, moderate pace, about 2 hours. Kids and dogs welcome. Come into Boxford on route 133, go west on Main St. at the white church. Go past the fire station and park at the junction of Silvermine Rd. and Main St. (on Silvermine). L Steve Davis.

Sun, Apr 2, 2017. Castle Island, South Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12 with map and image, date change 4/1 to 4/2 on 3/29
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 3/31. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; Bmosias@yahoo.com).

Fri, Apr 7, 2017. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved Apr 3 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, old homes, and new parts of the Harborwalk. 6:30-9:00pm. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 8, 2017. Horn Pond and Mt. Towanda, Woburn. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 3 with map and image
Difficult, steep 5-mile hike including water views, a "mountain" with sweeping vistas, an abandoned mountaintop reservoir, and an abandoned ski area, 11:30am-2:15pm. Bring lunch. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 0.8 mi. to pkg. lot on L. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Apr 9, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Wed, Apr 12, 2017. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 18 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 15, 2017. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 10 with map and image
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, Apr 16, 2017. Fresh Pond and Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. (walks) - approved Apr 10 with map and image
Walk around Fresh Pond and wander through Mount Auburn Cemetery in scenic Cambridge, MA. Meet at 10:30am at the intersection of Aberdeen Avenue and Huron Avenue. On-street parking is plentiful and Resident Permit Parking is not in effect on Sundays. Total distance should be approx. 4-5 miles. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters.

Mon, Apr 17, 2017. Half-Marathon Walk, Minuteman Nat'l Park, Lexington. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 10 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 22, 2017. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 18 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, Apr 23, 2017. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 25 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).

Sun, Apr 23, 2017. Historic Middlesex Canal, North Billerica. (walks) - approved Feb 25 with map and image, Marlies added Mar 21
Level 5-mi. walk along historic canal N to Chelmsford, 1:30-4:00pm. Meet at the Middlesex Canal Museum (opens at noon). From Rte. 95/128, take Rte. 3 N to exit 28, Treble Cove Rd., L towards N. Billerica 1.7 mi., L on Rte. 3A/129 0.7 mi., R on Lowell St. 0.7 mi. becomes Faulkner St., cross river at Faulkner Mills, R into pkg. lot opp. Joint w/Middlesex Canal Assoc. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org or Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm). L Robert Winters, Marlies Henderson.

Sun, Apr 23, 2017. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Mar 26 with map (no 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. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Apr 23, 2017. Snake Hills, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map, date changed from 4/9 to 4/23 on 3/29
1:00pm start. Snake Hills, Groton. We will traverse a large protected area that includes wetlands, upland forest, some hills, a rare true bog, and a surprise in the woods. Meet at the end of Indian Hill Rd (42.5850N 71.5539W). L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, Apr 23, 2017. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Mod.-strenuous approx. 5-mi. hike, hills/rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring snacks/lunch/water. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield ), take North Ave. E 2.5mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Cancels if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Apr 29, 2017. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (walks) - approved Apr 21 with map and image
9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat, along the Charles River. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Lunch at local restaurant follows for those interested. 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; lfleisch2@gmail.com).

Sat, Apr 29, 2017. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 24 with map and image
Fast-paced, challenging 6-mile hike with lots of views, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, water, and hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forrest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Rain cancels. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Apr 30, 2017. Emerald Necklace, Boston. (walks) - approved Apr 1 with map (no image)
Enjoy our historical heritage, appreciate the wonder which is the Back Bay and learn more about Frederick Olmsted. We will walk about 6 miles at a moderate pace with stops to enjoy major sights but we should be done by 1:00pm. We will meet at the Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes at the corner of Boylston and Arlington at 10:00am. From the Commonwealth Mall to Park Drive to the Muddy River to Jamaica Pond and on to the Arboretum. Most of the Necklace will be covered. End at Forest Hills T on the Orange Line. We will cross 2 or 3 roads but otherwise be off the roads. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl.

Wed, May 3, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 18 with map and image
5 mile walk, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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).

Fri, May 5, 2017. Beacon Hill/North End/Downtown Boston. (walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
Leisurely 5-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and a visit to the Boston Public Market. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 6, 2017. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (walks, birdwatching, hiking) - approved Apr 23 with map and image
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 6, 2017. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 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 7, 2017. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 21 with map and image
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.

Sat, May 13, 2017. Arlington's Great Meadows, Lexington. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Mar 26 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of spring wild flowers and other cool plants. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Playground behind and to the right of The Waldorf School, 739 Mass Ave, Lexington. NOTE WELL - PARKING: Please park along Mass Ave in Lexington in the vicinity of the Waldorf School (739 Mass. Ave.). PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WALDORF SCHOOL PARKING LOT OR THE FOLLEN CHURCH PARKING LOT. After you park, walk down the driveway on the right side of The Waldorf School to the playing fields and turn right. We will meet off to the side of the playground and basketball court. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, May 14, 2017. 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 14, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. 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. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, May 20, 2017. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (Birdwatching, hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
7:30am-10:30am. Bird Walk for 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. Learn to bird by spotting, listening for, and identifying 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, May 21, 2017. Cox, Walker, and beyond, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map
1:00pm start. We will hike thru the Cox and Walker conservation parcels and beyond, including historic Williams Barn, and possibly bag a 500 footer. Along the way we'll see a number of beaver ponds, upland forest, and maybe some open vistas. From town center, take Chicopee Row, left on Watson Way, continue past end to Brown Lane. Meet at the end of Brown Lane (42.6375N 71.5505W). L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, May 27, 2017. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
10:00am-3:00pm. 7-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sun, May 28, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Sheepfold Pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Rte. 93 S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. At next stop sign go R. At first set of lights turn R onto Rte. 28. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte. 93 N to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the L. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, June 4, 2017. Northeast Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map, date changed from 6/11 to 6/4 on 3/29
1:00pm start. Explore a large protected area across the Groton/Tyngsboro line. There will be varied ecology from beaver ponds to meadows to upland forest. Additional interests include a physics demonstartion and an old quarry. From Route 40, N on Cow Pond Brook Rd. Meet at the end of Cow Pond Brook Road in Groton (42.6249N 71.5026W). L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, June 4, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, June 18, 2017. 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).

Tues, July 4, 2017. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map and image
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 16, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Sheepfold pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Rte. 93 S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. At next stop sign go R. At first set of lights turn R onto Rte. 28. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte. 93 N to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the L. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Aug 5, 2017. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map and image
4 mi. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/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).

Mon, Sept 4, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 3 with map and image
5 mile walk, 8:30am-11:30am. 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).

Thurs, Nov 23, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Dec 25, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon. Jan 1. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

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