May - June 2011 Local Walks
last updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:03 AM

Previously submitted Listings:

Sun, May 1. Warner Trail, Foxboro.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 10-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Late Listing
Sun, May 1. Walk for Hunger/Project Bread.
Outdoors version: We'll leave the Boston Common at 7:30am and walk 20mi. (or as far as possible!) to raise funds for food assistance to those in need. For info/reg, visit http://www.projectbread.org/goto/AMClocalwalks or contact Leader for details. L Valerie Paul (508-561-8097 evenings before 9pm; Valerie.paul@gmail.com).
Web version: Join the Local Walks group for Project Bread's annual Walk for Hunger. We'll leave the Boston Common at 7:30am and walk 20 miles (or as far as possible!) to raise funds for local organizations that provide food assistance to those in need. For information or to register visit: http://www.projectbread.org/goto/AMClocalwalks, or contact team captain Valerie Paul for details. L Valerie Paul (508-561-8097 evenings before 9pm; Valerie.paul@gmail.com).

Sat, May 7. Blue Hills Bird Walk.
Outdoors version: 3mi., 7-10:30am. Beginner's birding. See common, rare species at height of spring migration. Bring binocs, bird book. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 2B, take Rt. 138 N 1.7mi., L on Neponset Valley Pkwy. 0.5mi. to small lot at Brush Hill Rd. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Beginner's bird walk 3 miles through Fowl Meadow, 7-10:30 am. Learn to bird. See both common and rare bird species at the height of spring migration in the best birding area in the Blue Hills Reservation. Bring your binoculars and a bird book if you have one. From Route 93/128 Exit 2B, take Route 138 north 1.7 miles, turn left on Neponset Valley Parkway and go 0.5 miles to the small lot at Brush Hill Road. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Sat, May 7. Wellesley Wander.
Outdoors version: 5-6-mile circuit w/Wellesley College greenhouses/campus/Lake Waban/Charles River/brooks/aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 5-6-mile circuit with Wellesley College greenhouses and campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 10:30am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; right into campus, right to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Related Websites: http://hike.rwinters.com, http://amcboston.org/walks, http://www.wellesley.edu/WCBG/Welcome/welcome.html. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sun, May 8. Whitney & Thayer Woods, Cohasset.
Outdoors version: Brisk 7-mi. hike incl. holly grove/Ode's Den/lunch on Turkey Hill w/scenic views, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy boots. Meet at Trustees of Res. pkg. lot on W side of Rte.3A, 2mi. S of jct. w/Rte.228. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 5/6. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9 p.m., bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 7-mi. hike incl. holly grove, Ode's Den & lunch on Turkey Hill w/scenic views, 9:30 am. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots. Meet at Trustees of Res. pkg. lot on W side of Rte. 3A, 2 mi. S of jct. w/Rte. 228. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 5/6. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).
Also shown as http://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/search.fullview/tripid/33312/ as a second listing

Sat, May 14. Warner Trail, Sharon.
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

New listings from Marc Hurwitz & Jerry Yos:

Sat, May 7. Hale Reservation, Westwood.
Outdoors version: Moderate pace and distance, 10:00am-1:00pm. From I-95, exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.6 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., then R on Carby St. to Reservation Office & continue 0.5 mi. to Cat Rock parking area. L Doug Joseph (781-424-7150, douglas.joseph@nemoves.com).
Web version: Moderate pace and distance, 10:00am-1:00pm. From I-95, exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.6 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., then R on Carby St. to Reservation Office & continue 0.5 mi. to Cat Rock parking area. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Doug Joseph (781-424-7150, douglas.joseph@nemoves.com).

Sat, May 7. Middlesex Fells, Winchester.
Outdoors version: Mod. hike, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Wedgmere RR sta., Winchester. From Rte.93 exit33 (Medford), go W on S. Border Rd. 2.2mi. to Mystic Valley Pkwy., 0.9mi. to Bacon St., R under tracks to lot on L. Steady rain cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 to 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Leader's choice mod. hike, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Wedgmere RR sta., Winchester. From Rte. 3, take Church St. E 0.3 mi. to light, R on Bacon St. 0.4 mi. to pkg. lot on Mystic Valley Pkwy. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, go W on S. Border Rd. 2.2 mi. to Mystic Valley Pkwy., 0.9 mi. to Bacon St., R under tracks to lot on L. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 to 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
[Betsy wants directions changed in the future to read "L under tracks". Perhaps best to have "R on Bacon St. 0.9mi., under tracks to lot on L".]

Sat, May 7. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain.
Outdoors version: Scenic, mod. 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Scenic, mod. 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. No reg. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 8. Flint's (Sandy) Pond/Old Wheeler Farm Area, Lincoln.
Outdoors version: 10mi. [80+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10:00am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 exit 28(Waltham) to Trapelo Rd. W2.5mi. L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4mi., R before tracks into lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10 mi. [80+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10:00am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Rd. W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, May 8. Maudslay SP, Newburyport.
Outdoors version: 10:00am to 2:00pm, moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I-95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end, lot on R. Pkg. fee. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarachef@aol.com).
Web version: 10:00am to 2:00pm moderate pace. Bring water, lunch & proper shoes. I-95 exit 57 to Rte. 113W for 0.7 mi., R on Hoyts (Gypsy Ln.) to end, lot on R. Pkg fee. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014, sarachef@aol.com).

Sat, May 14. Lynn Woods, Lynn.
Outdoors version: 7 mi., easy-to-mod. hike. 9:30am. Bring snacks/lunch/water. From Rte.1 (Saugus) 2 mi. S of Rte.95/128. Walnut St. SE 2mi. L onto Pennybrook Rd. to W gate lot. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: 7 miles, easy to moderate hike in the woods, 9:30am. Bring snacks/lunch and water. From Rte. 1 (Saugus) 2 mi. S of Rte. 95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2 mi. L onto Pennybrook Rd. to western gate lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sun, May 15. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain.
Outdoors version: Explore the Arnold Arboretum a week after Lilac Sunday with an Arboretum volunteer, up hill & off trail, 10:00am-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).
Web version: Explore the Arnold Arboretum a week after Lilac Sunday with an Arboretum volunteer, up hill & off trail, 10:00am-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-480-3351).

Sun, May 15. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond.
Outdoors version: Quick paced 7-mi. hike in southern Blue Hills, 9:30am-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. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: Quick paced 7-mi. hike in southern Blue Hills, 9:30am-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. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, May 15. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods to Long Pond focusing on spring wildflowers, plant ID, and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte.93 exit 33 in Medford, go W on South Border Road toward Winchester 2mi. to paved Long Pond lot on right. Arrive early, pkg. limited. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods to Long Pond focusing on spring wildflowers, plant ID, and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, go W on South Border Road toward Winchester 2 mi. to paved Long Pond lot on right. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Tues, May 17. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham.
Outdoors version: 6:30-8:30pm, moderately paced hike on trails and roads with views. From 95/128 exit 27 Totten Pond Rd. Continue east 0.7 mi. to park on right. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: 6:30-8:30pm, moderately paced hike on trails and roads with views. From 95/128 exit 27 Totten Pond Rd. Continue east 0.7 mi. to park on right. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, May 21. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton.
Outdoors version: 3mi.,8-11:30am. Learn by listening, identifying migrant, nesting species in Blue Hills best birding area. Bring binocs,bird book. From Rte. 93/128 Exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.7mi., L on Neponset Valley Pkwy. 0.5mi. to small lot at Brush Hill Rd. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585; olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Bird Walk 3 miles through Fowl Meadow, 8-11:30 am. Learn to bird by listening for and identifying late migrant and nesting species in the best birding area in the Blue Hills Reservation. Bring your binoculars and a bird book if you have one. From Route 93/128 Exit 2B, take Route 138 north 1.7 miles, go left on Neponset Valley Parkway for 0.5 miles to the small lot at Brush Hill Rd. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 21, 2011. Middlesex Fells, Medford.
Outdoors version: Hike 6mi. eastern Fells, 9:15am-12:05pm; 8mi. western Fells, 12:30-4:30pm; or both. Meet at Flynn Rink, Woodland Rd. From Rte.93 exit33, take Rte.28 N 0.5mi., R on Elm 0.5 mi., L at rotary to rink on L. Bus99 from Wellington sta. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Hike 6, 8 or 14 miles: 6 mi. in eastern Fells, 9:15am-12:05pm, optional lunch; 8 mi. in western Fells, 12:30-4:30pm. Shady route if hot. Both start at DCR Flynn Ice Rink on Woodland Rd. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Rte. 28) N 0.5 mi., R on Elm St. 0.5 mi., L at rotary to rink on L. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, May 22. Purgatory Falls, Milford NH.
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH, Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L (Rte. 101W ramp toward Wilton) 5 mi., thru light (Rte. 101A), over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5mi. to pkg on L. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. wander out & back along picturesque stream past waterfalls, cascades, along ledges & hilly forest terrain, 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH go W on Rte. 101A toward Milford 7 mi., L onto Rte. 101 W ramp toward Wilton, NH 5 mi., straight thru light at Rte. 101A, over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8 mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5 mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Storm cancels. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 22. Minute Man National Historic Park, Lincoln/Concord, MA.
Outdoors version: Approximately 8-10mi. hike, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man Nat'l Park Visitor Center, 250 N Great Rd., Lincoln MA. I-95, exit 30B, take Rte. 2A W 1.0mi. to pkg. lot on R. Bring snacks/water/sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. L Gail Zwink (ggzwink@gmail.com; 508-460-5038).
Web version: Approximately 8-10 mile hike, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 N Great Rd., Lincoln MA. Hike to Poet's Corner, Concord, MA. From I-95, exit 30B, take Rte. 2A W 1.0 mile to Visitor Center pkg. on R. Bring snacks, water, and sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sun, May 22. Weir Hill, North Andover.
Outdoors version: 9:00-11:00am. I-93 to Rte.125N, 7.3mi. L on Rte.114W. R on Rte.125, 0.2mi. R at lights 0.6mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge). R at fork, 0.2mi. At Old N. Andover Ctr. go 0.1mi. L (Stevens St.) 0.8mi to entrance. Storm cancels. L Richard SooHoo (richsoohoo@aol.com, 978-470-2293).
Web version: Short hike to summit of Weir Hill, Trustees of Res. double drumlin with beautiful view of the Merrimack Valley. 9:00-11:00am. Bring water, snacks & hiking boots. Rte. 93 to Rte. 125N 7.3 mi., L on Rte. 114W. R on Rte. 125 0.2 mi. Turn R at lights 0.6 mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge Place). R at fork, 0.2 mi. At Old North Andover Center go straight 0.1 mi. Turn L (Stevens St.) 0.8 mi. Entrance on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Richard SooHoo (978-470-2293).

Sat, May 28. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy.
Outdoors version: 8mi., wildflowers/scenic hills, some steep, new Reservoir trail, 10:00am-4:00pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit8 (Quincy), go S (Willard St.) 0.6mi. Or from Rte.93/128 Exit6 (Braintree), go N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585; olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 8-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep, including the new trail along the restored Blue Hill Reservoir. 10 am-4 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Call if weather questionable. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 28. Parks & Greenways, Belmont.
Outdoors version: 6-mi. mostly wooded hike incl. Beaver Brook Reservation, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Rte.128 (I-95) Exit28A/Trapelo Rd. 3.4mi. E to 3rd set of lights, R onto Waverly Oaks Rd., immed. L into pkg. lot. Bus 73 (Harvard T) to end, walk 0.3mi. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. mostly wooded hike incl. Beaver Brook Reservation, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. From Rte. 128 (I-95), take Exit 28A/Trapelo Rd 3.4 miles E to 3rd set of lights, turn right onto Waverly Oaks Rd., immediate left into pkg. lot. Bus 73 (Harvard T) to end, walk 0.3 mi. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, May 29. Concord Conservation Land/Walden Pond, Lincoln.
Outdoors version: 10mi. [80+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet 10:00am Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: Concord Conservation Land hike to Sudbury River via Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. 10 mi. [80+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10:00am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Mon, May 30. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain.
Outdoors version: Scenic 4-mi. walk 10:15am-12:30pm. Bring snack. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Forest Hills T sta. is 0.6 mi. away. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 4-mi. walk 10:15am-12:30pm. Bring snack. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Forest Hills T sta. is 0.6 mi. away. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sat, June 4. Blue Hills, Milton. [Robert Winters substituted as Leader for this hike]
Outdoors version: Mod.stren. 8-mi. hike on Skyline/other trails w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, 7-9pm).
Web version: Mod. stren. 8-mi. hike on Skyline & other trails w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, 7-9pm).

Sun, June 5. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton.
Outdoors version: 4 mi. hike around pond, 10:00am. Bring lunch & water. From I-93, exit 2A, take Rte.138 S 0.7 mi. to golf course pkg. lot on L. Heavy rain cancels. L Ann Landers (617-786-8850; lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: 4 mi. hike around pond, 10:00am. Bring lunch & water. From I-93, exit 2A, take Rte.138 S 0.7 mi. to golf course pkg. lot on L. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Ann Landers.

Sun, June 5. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land, MA.
Outdoors version: Mod. 7-8mi. hike to Mt. Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: Moderate 7-8 mi. hike to Mt. Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Lincoln RR Station. Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, June 5. Harborwalk, Dorchester.
Outdoors version: Scenic 7 mi. walk incl. sculpture park, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Easy return by T or 3 mi. by Dorchester Day parade route. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T sta. at upper level gates. No nearby parking. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 7-mi. walk incl. sculpture park, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Easy return by T or 3 mi. by Dorchester Day parade route. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T sta. at upper level gates. No nearby parking. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sat, June 11. Moose Hill, Sharon.
Outdoors version: Scenic 5-mi hike, 1:00pm. Bring sturdy boots/water & snack(L's house after). Meet southbound side Sharon RR station. Rte.95 exit 10, take Coney St. to Sharon (becomes Rte.27S) 1mi. to RR station. Entrance on R just before bridge over tracks. L Loretta O’Brien (781-784-6971, lorettaso@aol.com).
Web version: Scenic 5 mile hike, 1:00pm. Bring sturdy boots, water, & snack for stop at L's house after. Meet southbound side of Sharon RR station. From Rte. 95 exit 10, take Coney St. to Sharon (becomes Rte. 27 S) 1 mi. to RR station. Entrance on R just before bridge over tracks. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Loretta O’Brien (781-784-6971, lorettaso@aol.com).

Sun, June 12. Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge/Watertown.
Outdoors version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme of walk: Notable Women. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme of walk: Notable Women. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, June 12. Weir Hill, North Andover.
Outdoors version: 9:00-11:00am. I-93 to Rte.125N, 7.3mi. L on Rte.114W. R on Rte.125, 0.2mi. R at lights 0.6mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge). R at fork, 0.2mi. At Old N.Andover Ctr. go 0.1mi. L (Stevens St.) 0.8mi to entrance. Storm cancels. L Richard SooHoo (richsoohoo@aol.com; 978-470-2293).
Web version: Short hike to summit of Weir Hill, Trustees of Res. double drumlin with beautiful view of the Merrimack Valley. 9:00-11:00am. Bring water, snacks & hiking boots. Rte. 93 to Rte. 125N 7.3 mi., L on Rte. 114W. R on Rte. 125 0.2 mi. Turn R at lights 0.6 mi. (past Stevens-Coolidge Place). R at fork, 0.2 mi. At Old North Andover Center go straight 0.1 mi. Turn L (Stevens St.) 0.8 mi. Entrance on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Richard SooHoo (richsoohoo@aol.com; 978-470-2293).

Sun, June 12. Wayside Inn, Sudbury to Memorial Forest.
Outdoors version: Approx. 4mi., back roads/trails, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Meet at first pkg. lot on left across from Inn. I-95 exit 26, Rte.20 W 11mi., R at sign for Wayside Inn, 0.25mi. to pkg. on L. Bring snacks/water/sturdy waterproof footwear. L Gail Zwink (ggzwink@gmail.com; 508-460-5038).
Web version: Approximately 4 miles on back roads and trails, 1:00-4:00pm. Meet at first parking lot on left across from The Wayside Inn. From I-95 exit 26, take Rte. 20 W 11 mi., then R at sign for Wayside Inn & go 0.25 mi. to pkg. on L. Bring snacks/water and sturdy waterproof footwear. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (ggzwink@gmail.com; 508-460-5038).

Sun, June 12. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn.
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00pm-4:00pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, Rte.3 S 3mi., L on Pond St. 0.8mi. to pkg. lot on L. Arrive early, pkg. limited. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00pm-4:00pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 0.8 mi. to pkg. lot on L. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Mon, June 13. Blue Heron Organic Farm, Lincoln, MA.
Outdoors version: 6:00-8:00pm. Blue Heron Organic Farm, Rte. 117. Rain or shine. Join expert forager/author on two-hour ramble learning about many species of edible wild plants. Pending favorable weather conditions, several edible mushroom species may be encountered as well. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with info on edible portions/seasons of availability/preparation methods. Pkg. limited. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489, eatwild@rcn.com).
Web version: 6:00-8:00pm. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author on a two-hour ramble through the Blue Heron Organic Farm, adjacent woodlands to learn about at least two dozen species of edible wild plants. Pending favorable weather conditions, several edible mushroom species may be encountered as well. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portions, seasons of availability and preparation methods. Blue Heron Organic Farm, Route 117. You are encouraged to ride your bike or carpool as the parking is somewhat limited at Blue Heron Farm. The walk will take place rain or shine. This walk will be part of the Annual Riverfest celebration. Click on this link to see the info from last year's event (his listing is at the very end): http://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverFest/index.php This year's event will be the same as last year's (only held on Monday June 13, 2011 instead of Monday, June 14, 2010). No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Russ Cohen. [link to page (http://users.rcn.com/eatwild/sched.htm).]

Sat, June 18. Lynn Woods, Lynn.
Outdoors version: Challenging 8-mi. hike through varied terrain, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 1 in Saugus 2 mi. S of Rte. 95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2 mi., L onto Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate lot. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Challenging 8-mi. hike through varied terrain, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 1 in Saugus 2 mi. S of Rte. 95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2 mi., L onto Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 19. Wollaston Beach, Quincy.
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi. walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, Squantum, 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 e-mail after 6/17. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced scenic 7 mile walk along Wollaston Beach & Marina Bay, Squantum, 9:00am to noon. Bring snack & water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8 mi, L at light onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first Light into pkg. lot. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 6/17. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, June 19. Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn, NH.
Outdoors version: 6mi. lakeviews/osprey nest/forest trails, 10:00am. I-95/Rte.128, take Rte.93N 40mi. to exit 7(NH), Rte.101E 1mi. to exit 1, Rte.28 bypass S 2mi. (incl. traffic circle), L on Spofford Rd. 0.2mi., L on Audubon to pkg. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6mi. with many lakeviews, osprey nest, forest trails, 10:00am. From I-95/Rte. 128, take Rte. 93 N 40 miles to exit 7 (NH), Rte. 101 E 1 mi. to exit 1, Rte. 28 bypass S 2 mi. (incl. traffic circle), L on Spofford Rd. 0.2 mi., L on Audubon to pkg. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Tues, June 21. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: Mod., 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, 6:30-8:45pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. 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. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com ).
Web version: Moderate 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, 6:30-8:45pm. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. 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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 25. Blue Hills, Milton.
Outdoors version: Mod. hike w/some steep sections, 10:30am-3pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: Mod. hike w/some steep sections, 10:30am-3pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230, Robert@rwinters.com).

Sun, June 26. Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge/Watertown.
Outdoors version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Civil War era. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Civil War era. Reg. req. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, June 26. Boston/Charlestown Harbor Walk.
Outdoors version: Visit scenic & historic sites on brisk 15-mi. walk along waterfront from Charlestown to Dorchester Heights, 9:00am. Stop for lunch in North End. Shorter options available. Meet at Kendall T sta., Cambridge. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364; Redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: Visit scenic & historic sites on brisk 15-mi. walk along waterfront from Charlestown to Dorchester Heights, 9:00am. Stop for lunch in North End. Shorter options available. Meet at Kendall T sta., Cambridge. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364; Redsox234@comcast.net).

Sat, July 2. Middlesex Fells, Malden.
Outdoors version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. Meet Wash.St. side of Oak Grove T sta. Rte.93 exit32 take Rte.60 E 1.2mi., L on Highland 0.5mi., R on Glenwood 0.6mi., L on Wash.St. 0.1mi. to T sta. or park on street. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. 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 or park on street. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Mon, July 4. World's End Reservation, Hingham.
Outdoors version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Avoid Rte.228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 5-mi. walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 3A rotary in Hingham, take Summer St. 0.5 mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entrance. Parking fee. Avoid Rte. 228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/1. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Mon, July 4. Mt. Monadnock, NH.
Outdoors version: 4-mi., moderate to difficult - classic New England hike. Meet at Sears (South entrance) in Burlington Mall for carpool at 7:45am or at Mt. Monadnock gift shop at 10:00am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933–8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: 4-mi., moderate to difficult - classic New England hike. Meet at Sears (South entrance) in Burlington Mall for carpool at 7:45am or at Mt. Monadnock gift shop at 10:00am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933–8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Mon, July 4. Parks & Greenways, Boston.
Outdoors version: 10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 until 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).