March-April 2019 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Tuesday, April 30, 2019 8:12 AM

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Fri, Mar 1, 2019. Historic Streets of Cambridge. (walks) - approved Feb 25 with map and image
Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares, Avon Hill, and Huron Village, 6:45-9:15pm. 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/snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Mar 2, 2019. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 25 with map and image [cancelled - snow]
Moderate 6-mi. hike to pond, campsite, duck pool, hidden boardwalk through bog, and more, 9:30am-1:45pm. Bring lunch, water, poles, and traction devices if icy. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. Rain/snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Mar 10, 2019. Northeast Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 17 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Explore a large protected area in the Groton/Westford/Tyngsboro corner. We'll see varied environments from beaver ponds to meadows to upland forest, and an old quarry. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the end of Cow Pond Brook Road in Groton, 42.6249N 71.5026W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Mar 16, 2019. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, snowshoe, walks) - approved Nov 18 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. $8 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 17, 2019. Fresh Pond and Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 11 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. Leader: Robert Winters

Fri, Mar 22, 2019. Harborwalk Walk, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 17 with map and image
Moderate-paced 5-mi. walk. Leader's choice depending on the weather but could include the Seaport District, Fort Point, and/or the North End, 6:30-9:15pm. 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, Mar 23, 2019. Walden Pond, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 11 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove, once inhabited by Henry Thoreau. Enjoy sit-down break, on the shore of Walden. 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.

Sat, Mar 23, 2019. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 19 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, Must bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Hiking poles recommended. 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 Adams T Station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Leader: Mike Tuohey

Sun, Mar 24, 2019. Flat Rock Audubon, Fitchburg, MA. - approved Nov 14 with map (no image), date and venue changed Dec 8, again Jan 7; changed from Andres to Flat Rock 3/15
Mod/easy 6 mile hilly ramble through varied woodlands, reservoirs & archeological dig. 9:30am-3:00pm. Directions: from Rte. 95/128 exit 29; Rte. 2W 28 mi. to exit 32, N Rte. 13 4.5mi, L Rte. 2A 1mi. to light, R John Fitch Hwy. 1.7mi., L Rte. 31 at stop sign (Burbank Hospital) 0.3mi. uphill bear R, past emerg. entr. to Helipad Pkg. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine.
Updated Directions: Meet 9:20am at the rear parking lot of Burbank Health Alliance Hospital campus, which is located <1mi north of downtown Fitchburg). Lat-Long coordinates 42.5988900, -71.8050770. [GPS address of 100 Burbank St. will get you close] Directions from Rte 2 exit 28 (Princeton Rd): Follow Rte. 31 North through Fitchburg and turn left on Miller St up the hill toward the hospital. Bear right and keep right past the hospital emergency entrance to the parking lot. DO NOT use directions to Audubon Flat Rock Sanctuary!

Sun, Mar 24, 2019. Middlesex Canal, Winchester/Medford. (walks) - approved Mar 8 with map and image
3-mi. level history walk will follow the route of the Middlesex Canal through parts of Medford and Winchester. Sites along the way include the aqueduct and mooring basin, those segments of the canal bed and berm visible off the parkway, and the stone wall of the Governor Brooks estate, in Medford. Meet 1:30pm at Sandy (Shannon) Beach lot at Upper Mystic Lake on Mystic Valley Pkwy., 1.3 mi. N of Rte. 60. Joint w/Middlesex Canal Association. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org. Leader: Robert Winters

Sun, Mar 24, 2019. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 10 with map and image, changed from 3/31 to 3/24 on 3/17
Sheepfold Pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilizer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. 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. Leader: Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com)

Sat, Mar 30, 2019. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 24 with map and image
Moderate 6-mi. hike to pond, campsite, duck pool, hidden boardwalk through bog, and more, 9:30am-1:45pm. Bring lunch, water, and poles. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Apr 6, 2019. Middlesex Fells - Medford. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 1 with map and image
Difficult 6-mile hike on steep terrain with spectacular views from the High Fells Reservoir, Black Rock, Pinnacle Rock, and more, 10:45am - 2:15pm. Bring lunch, water, poles, and hiking boots. Meet at DCR Flynn Rink on Woodland Road. From Route 93, exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Route 28) north 0.5 miles; right on Elm Street, 0.5mi.; left at rotary; left at rink. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz

Sun, Apr 7, 2019. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 9 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. Boot traction devices may be necessary to safely hike some trails due to ice. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Leader: Mark Levine; Co-Leader: Thurman Smith

Mon, Apr 8, 2019. Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes Committee meeting. (meeting) - approved Mar 25 (no map or image)
Boston Chapter Local Walks & Hikes Committee meeting Monday, April 8 from 6:30-9pm in Cambridge. All welcome. If you are interested in attending, contact Committee Chair, Lisa Fleischman at localwalks@amcboston.org.

Sat, Apr 13, 2019. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 9 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. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, Apr 13, 2019. Georgetown Rowley State Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map (no image) - Lat/Long incorrect
Georgetown Rowley State Forest. Take route 97 either from route 95 or from 133 in Georgetown center. Turn onto Pingree Farm Rd. (at the Georgetown-Boxford border) and go to end of road. Dogs and kids are welcome. Hike about 3 miles, easy terrain, moderate pace. Leader: Steve Davis

Sun, Apr 14, 2019. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 17 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 on Cardinal Lane in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, Apr 14, 2019. Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 10 with map and image
106 Pennybrook Pkg. lot off of Walnut St. Make LEFT turn after DD or at traffic light at Pennybrook Rd. Mod to Stren. 6 mi., 9am-1pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Leaders choice. Cancel if rain. Leader: Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com)

Sun, Apr 14, 2019. 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, Apr 19, 2019. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved Apr 15 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. Leader: Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Apr 20, 2019. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 15 with map and image [cancelled due to rain]
Difficult 5-mile hike on steep terrain with spectacular views from the High Fells Reservoir, Black Rock, and Pinnacle Rock, and including the hidden MIT Observatory site, 11:45am - 2:45pm. Bring lunch, water, poles, and hiking boots. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Rain cancels. Leader: Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Apr 20, 2019. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (walks, hiking) - approved Dec 11 with map and image, date changed 12/20
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. 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.

Sat, Apr 20, 2019. 2nd Annual Earth Day Walk, Hemlock Gorge Reservation, Newton/Needham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Meet in the parking lot of 381 Elliot Street, Newton. Please arrive by 9:15am for a prompt 9:30am start. This year, in addition to partnering with the Boston Chapter Conservation Committee, the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter will be leading along with us. Join us as we explore the geology and history of the Hemlock Gorge Reservation on a slow-paced, interpretive two-mile walk. Included in the trip will be the historic "Echo Bridge" (built in 1876), which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's a sight (and with sounds) to behold! We'll cover all of the interior trails, as well as those along the Charles River, which created the Gorge over many thousands of years, visit three dams and see old mills still standing on the property. Wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes, and bring water, snacks, and rain gear if necessary. Dogs on leash only are O.K. Steady rain will cancel. Leaders: Ken Cohen (Southeastern Mass Chapter), Joan Entwistle (Conservation Chair, Boston Chapter), Lisa Fleischman (Local Walks/Hikes Chair, Boston Chapter). Questions? Contact Lisa at localwalks@amcboston.org or 617-244-5747.

Sun, Apr 21, 2019. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 9 with map and image
Moderate pace 5-mi. hike around pond, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, Apr 27, 2019. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 26 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 74rd 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 $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).

Sat, Apr 27, 2019. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 26 with map and image
5.5-mile fast-paced hike to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling, bushwhacking and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Must 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 Adams T station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Leader: Mike Tuohey

Sun, Apr 28, 2019. Webb Memorial State Park and Great Hill Park, North Weymouth. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 21 with map (no image)
Moderate pace 5 mile scenic walk with views of Grape Island, Slate Island, Quincy Bay, Fore River, Hingham Back River, Boston's Harbor and skyline. 9:30am-12:00pm. Bring snack + water. From MA-3A in N. Weymouth take Neck St. (0.6 mi.) continue on River St. (0.7 mi.) then left into Webb Memorial State Park 371 River St. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, May 4, 2019. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 6 with map and image
Moderate pace 4 mile walk, around scenic Ponkapoag Pond, with visit to AMC Camp. Pleasant stroll across golf course, on maple tree walkway. Enjoy sit-down break, on the dock at AMC Camp. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at The Lodge Bar & Grill, in nearby Randolph, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot. From Route 93/128, exit 2A, take Route 138 South for 0.7 mile. See Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot on left. L Brian Connolly.

Sat, May 4, 2019. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 26 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 11, 2019. Neponset River Greenway/Mattapan Sq/Milton Hill. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 26 with map and image
7.5-mile fast-paced walk along Neponset River to Mattapan Square on newly opened stretch of Neponset Greenway then to Hutchinson Field in Milton 9:30am-2:00pm. Must bring lunch, water and appropriate footwear. 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. Leader: Mike Tuohey

Sun, May 12, 2019. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 9 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:00am-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. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, May 18, 2019. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (walks, hiking) - approved Jan 6 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. 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.

Sun, May 19, 2019. The General Field and Surrenden Farms, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 17 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come see this unusual conservation area with large open-field habitat and great views to the south and west. We'll also duck into woods for a bit and stroll along the beautiful Nashua River with conservation land on both sides. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the parking area at the top of the General Field, 42.5871N 71.5858W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, May 19, 2019. Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 9 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. Leader: Mark Levine

Mon, May 27, 2019. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 9 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. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, June 1, 2019. Warner Trail, Sharon. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 26 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).

Sun, June 9, 2019. Horse Hill Nature Preserve, Merrimac, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 9 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. Leader: Mark Levine

Mon, June 10, 2019. Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes Committee meeting. (meeting) - approved Apr 28 (no map or image)
Boston Chapter Local Walks & Hikes Committee meeting Monday, June 10 from 6:30-9pm in Cambridge. If you are interested in learning more about our committee and helping out, contact Committee Chair, Lisa Fleischman at localwalks@amcboston.org.

Sun, June 16, 2019. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 5 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. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, June 22, 2019. Walden Pond, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Feb 22 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove, once inhabited by Henry Thoreau. Enjoy sit-down break, on the shore of Walden. 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. Leader: Brian Connolly

Sun, June 23, 2019. Groton Hills. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 17 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Come explore this large chunk of conservation land with varied topography, including beaver ponds, meadows, upland, and eskers. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the trailhead in the northeast end of a parking are on Chicopee Row roughly across from Fertiledale Drive, 42.6324N 71.5472W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Thurs, July 4, 2019. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 5 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. $8.00 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.Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, July 20, 2019. Walden Pond, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 11 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove, once inhabited by Henry Thoreau. Enjoy sit-down break, on the shore of Walden. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00 PM. Meet 11:00 AM, 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. Leader: Brian Connolly

Sat, July 27, 2019. (Rain Date: Sun, July 28) Walk from Revere Beach to Copley Square, Boston. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 15 with map (no image)
This 12+ mile walk (with shorter options) has it all - ocean, marsh, beach, harbor, river, and ethnic and downtown neighborhoods. It starts with a visit to the annual Sand Sculpting Contest, passes through East Boston including a lunch stop, the Boston Waterfront, the edges of Charlestown and Cambridge, the Boston Esplanade and the Commonwealth Mall, ending at the Boston Marathon finish line. Enjoy a summer day of walking, and celebrate completion of the route at the Solis Irish pub. This walk has become an annual tradition and is a joint venture with FreeWalkers. Meet at 8:30am at the Wonderland Station (MBTA Blue Line) on the upper level plaza that overlooks Revere Beach. NOTE: If you do not want to complete the entire 12+ miles, there are many MBTA stops along the route that make it easy to exit the walk. If any doubt about postponement due to rain, contact one of the leaders. Questions? Contact one of the leaders. Leaders: Nancy Cahn (njcahn@gmail.com), Fran Price (617-875-5232 or francine.j.price@gmail.com).

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