March-April 2018 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Tuesday, May 8, 2018 1:09 AM

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Sat, Mar 3, 2018. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 26 with map and image [Hike cancelled due to conditions.]
9.5 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.

Sun, Mar 4, 2018. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
10:00am-Noon. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (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. Severe weather cancels, if snow on the ground, we will snowshoe. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman, CL Mary Wisbach.

Sat, Mar 10, 2018. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Dec17 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).

Sun, Mar 11, 2018. J Harry Rich State Forest, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This is a flat stroll along a scenic former bend of the Nashua River no longer in the main flow and popular with wildlife, parts of the active Nashua River, and thru typical New England woods. Meet at the entrance on Nod Road across from Common St., 42.63009N 71.57936W, about 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Mar 11, 2018. Belmont and Audubon Conservation Lands, Belmont. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map and image
It’s nearly spring and the sap is running. 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. 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Lone Tree Hill Conservation Land, Belmont, MA. ARRIVE EARLY. PARKING LIMITED. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, 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).
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 about 1/10th mile take a left into Lone Pine Hill parking lot. It comes shortly after 295 Mill St. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss.

Sat, Mar 17, 2018. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map and image
Wear a bit of the green as we hike in a lot of the white on this 9.5 mile snowshoe hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/snow shoes or traction spikes. 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.

Sun, Mar 18, 2018. Wunnegan Conservation Area, Boxford. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 17 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. It is easy terrain, moderate pace, will last about 2 hours. Kids and dogs are welcome. Take exit 51 off Route 95 in Boxford and head WEST on Endicott Rd. Very soon make a right on Middleton Rd. Next take 3rd left on Moonpenny Drive and then first right on Crooked Pond Dr. There is a sign for Wunnegan with a small parking area about a mile down from your last intersection on the right. L Steve Davis.

Fri, Mar 23, 2018. Beacon Hill/North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 19 with map (no image)
Leisurely 5-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and a visit to two bakeries and an Italian food shop. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Steady rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 24, 2018. Fairyland Pond, Walden Pond, Fairhaven Bay, Concord/Lincoln. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 19 with map (no image)
Brisk 8-mile hike/snowshoe including multiple bodies of water, old-growth forests, and scenic views. 9:45am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Rain/snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Mar 25, 2018. Mine Falls, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Nov 11 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).

Sat, Mar 31, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 26 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 and traction spikes/stabilizers. 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.

Sun, Apr 1, 2018. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 13 with map and image
Moderate pace 5-mi. hike around pond, 10:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Apr 7, 2018. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 20 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias.

Sun, Apr 8, 2018. Horse Hill Nature Preserve, Merrimac, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 3 with map (no image)
A 6 mi. forest hike over two prominent hills on well maintained trails Some ledges and steep ascents. 9:30am-2:00pm. This area is approx 14mi north of the NH/MA border. Head north on Rte. 3 toward Nashua, NH. and at the state line continue on the Everett Tpk. Take Exit 11, turn left onto Continental Blvd and then right at the first cross street onto Amherst Rd. Parking on left just under 3 mi. GPS address is 184 Amherst Rd, Merrimac, NH. L Mark Levine.

Sun, Apr 8, 2018. Medfield Charles River State Reservation, Medfield. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
1:00pm-3:00pm. Hike new trails along the Charles River and through former farmland on the 400 acre campus of the abandoned Medfield State Hospital. Park and meet at the stone entry gate at 45 Hospital Rd., Medfield. L Jean Veigas.

Sat, Apr 14, 2018. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 17 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 74th 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 14, 2018. Arlington Hill Walk. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 8 with map and image
9:45am-2:15pm. Difficult 8-mile training hike up very steep hills, partly for people getting ready for mountain hikes up north with nearly 2,000 total vertical feet planned and scenic views throughout. (NOTE: Not for beginners.) Bring lunch & water. Meet by reflecting pool in small park between town hall and the library on Mass. Ave. in Arlington Center (free street parking on Maple Street and Academy Street behind/adjacent to pool). Steady rain/snow cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Apr 15, 2018. Walden Woods, Wright Forest, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 9 with map and image - cancelled due to bad weather forecast
Thoreau interpretive path, forest, marshes, vernal pool (frog chorus), Walden Pond upper loop. 10:00am-1:30pm with a snack/lunch stop in the woods. Bring snack. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. L Joel Snider.

Mon, Apr 16, 2018. Boston Marathon Hike - Forest Hills to Heartbreak Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 8 with map and image
21st 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; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com) and Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Thurs, Apr 19, 2018. Billerica Bay Circuit Presentation, Billerica MA. (Conservation) - approved Feb 26 with map and image, date adjusted Mar 12
The Bay Circuit trail - sometimes named "Bay Secret" trail: A brilliant idea conceived in 1929 as an 'outer emerald necklace' connecting green gems surrounding Boston. Today it is a 230 mile thru-hike, but Billerica is still a gap! Find out why and 'til when, and how trails and land conservation go hand in hand. Unless you've already attended one of these, this (free) multimedia presentation by Alan French, Dan and Marilyn Brielmann is not to be missed. 6:45pm-8:30pm at the Billerica Public Library on 15 Concord Rd. L Marlies Henderson (978-808-6634 between 8am and 8pm).

Sun, Apr 22, 2018. Historic Middlesex Canal, Wilmington. (walks) - approved Mar 12 with map and image
Meet at 1:30pm at the Wilmington Town Park across from 760 Main Street (Rte. 38). The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Middlesex Canal Association will host the walk along a section of the historic Middlesex Canal. Points of interest along the route will include the Ox Bow Turn where striations from the tow ropes are embedded in the ledge along the canal, the signs of spring as the trek continues through the 14-acre tract gifted to the MCA by Stanley Webber and his daughter, Julia Ann Fielding, and finally Patches Pond. MCA member Robert Winters will lead the walk. Additional information is available at www.middlesexcanal.org. I-95/Route 128 Exit 35 (Woburn), Route 38N for 2.4 miles to the Wilmington Town Park lot on the left. L Robert Winters.

Sun, Apr 22, 2018. Great Meadows, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 8 with map and image
9:00am-Noon. Celebrate Earth Day by joining AMC and participants from other local conservation groups for a moderate paced walk at Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge. The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports this and many other conservation areas, but is due to expire in September 2018. While enjoying Great Meadows, learn how you can advocate to permanently reauthorize LWCF and save this critical program. [#SaveLWCF, https://www.outdoors.org/conservation-action-network/land-and-water-conservation-fund] Meet at the parking lot directly across from the Old Manse and North Bridge on Monument Street, north of Concord Center. Ls Joan Entwistle, Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747; localwalks@amcboston.org).

Sat, Apr 28, 2018. Neponset River Greenway/Mattapan Sq/Milton Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 23 with map and image
7.5-mile walk along Neponset River to Mattapan Square on newly opened stretch of Neponset Greenway then to Hutchinson Field in Milton 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch and water. 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.

Sat, Apr 28, 2018. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 26 with map and image
4 mile walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 10:00am-12:30pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Administration Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills station, walk 0.6 mi. L Mike Stadelmaier, Robert Winters.

Sun, Apr 29, 2018. Groton Traverse. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image, date changed Mar 21
1:00pm. This hike will feature an impressive variety of environments while traversing a large patchwork of open and conserved lands. We will see beaver ponds, eskers, drumlins, marshes, dry uplands, hemlock groves, open fields, pretty streams, and wide vistas from hilltops. We will meet at Williams Barn (42.6265N 71.5610W), leave some cars, carpool to the start, and end up back at Williams Barn. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Apr 29, 2018. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of early spring wild flowers and other signs of spring in the meadow, woods and bog of the Acton Arboretum. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. 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 #15 Taylor Rd. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, May 6, 2018. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 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.

Fri, May 11, 2018. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved May 8 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, old homes, and new parts of the Harborwalk. 6:30-9:15pm. Bring snack/dinner and water. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 12, 2018. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 17 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 12, 2018. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 11 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest and ocean panoramas. Walking along the ocean beach, caressed by soothing waves, feels really groovy. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman’s Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, May 12, 2018. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 8 with map and image
Scenic, moderate 5-mi. walk with many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 9:45am-1:15pm. 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 13, 2018. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Bring traction devices for boots. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, May 19, 2018. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Quincy. (Birdwatching, hiking, walks) - approved May 8 with map and image
7:30am-11:00am. 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.

Sun, May 20, 2018. Beaver Brook Assoc., Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 3 with map (no image)
8-9mi. over varied terrain w/pond & brook views, beaver lodges, waterfowl & "French meadow", 9:30am-3:00pm. Minor rock scramble & mystery cave home to a common animal. Bring lunch, boots. From Rte. 3 exit 6 in Nashua, take Rte. 130 W 5.8 mi. to light in Hollis Ctr., continue 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side of Rte. 130. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine.

Sun, May 20, 2018. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, a heron rookerie, 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 20, 2018. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Apr 29
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond and the bog boardwalk looking for spring wildflowers The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. Rte 2 to Exit 42 (Rte 27/Main St, Acton). Follow Rte 27 north for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Co-listed under “Family Outings”. Registration Required. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, 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 26, 2018. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 17 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, May 26, 2018. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 8 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.

Mon, May 28, 2018. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 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.

Sat, June 16, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 11 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sun, June 17, 2018. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. 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. There is additional parking on Arlington Road on the east side of the pond. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, June 17, 2018. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 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.

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