May-June 2012 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:11 PM

For further information, send e-mail to Robert Winters at Robert@rwinters.com.

Sat, May 5, 2012. Grassy Pond, Acton. (Instruction (Skills), walks) - approved Jan 8, location changed Jan 10
Outdoors version: Bird walk to look for migrating woodland and water birds, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. From Rte. 2 in Acton take Rte. 27 North about 1 mile. After monument in Acton Center, turn left on Nagog Hill Road. Grassy Pond parking lot is 1.2 miles on the left. Heavy rain cancels. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180, pnorton.home@gmail.com).
Web version: Bird walk to look for migrating woodland and water birds, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. From Rte. 2 in Acton take Rte. 27 North about 1 mile. After monument in Acton Center, turn left on Nagog Hill Road. Grassy Pond parking lot is 1.2 miles on the left. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180, pnorton.home@gmail.com).

Sat, May 5, 2012. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (F, N, C, hiking, walks) - approved Jan 9
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.

Sun, May 6, 2012. Wellesley Wander. (F, N, hiking, walks) - approved Jan 8
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 6. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Easy 2hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 2:00pm at Greenwood Park (across from Stone Zoo). Take Rte.93 to exit 34. Go N on Rte. 28 to South St., right to park. Bring sturdy shoes/water/snack. L Betsy Goeke ((781) 729-8484 until 10 pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: Easy 2 hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 2:00pm at Greenwood Park (across from Stone Zoo). Take Rte. 93 to exit 34. Go N on Rte. 28 to South St., right to park. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snack. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke ((781) 729-8484 until 10 pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Wed, May 9. Spring Walk in memory of Barbara Loo, The Fens, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 9, updated Mar 12
Outdoors version: Meet 10am for coffee/memories of Barbara at Emerald Necklace Visitors Center, 125 Fenway, Boston (stone gatehouse on Fens, one block east of MFA) followed by Fens walk, bring bag lunch for noon. Rain or shine. L Chris McArdle ((617) 480-3351).
Web version: Meet 10am for coffee/memories of Barbara at the Emerald Necklace Visitors Center, 125 Fenway, Boston (stone gatehouse on the Fens, one block east of Museum of Fine Arts Fenway entrance) http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/parks/gatehouse/ followed by a walk through the Fens, bring a bag lunch for noon. Rain or shine. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle ((617) 480-3351).

Fri, May 11. Harborwalk and North End, Boston, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 9, date changed on Mar 12
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along waterfront and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz ((781) 864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along waterfront of downtown Boston and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 12. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 8
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. We will spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 12, 2012. Minute Man National Park, Concord, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 9:30am-noon, 7mi. brisk walk along battle road. Bring water/snacks. Meet 9:30am in Concord at Old Manse pkg.lot on Monument Street to carpool to visitor center. Follow 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Rain cancels. L Eveline Weyl (eweyl@comcast.net).
Web version: Spring on the Battle Road. Share some revolutionary tales along the Battle Road in the Minute Man Park from 9:30am to noon. Walk 7 brisk miles from the Visitor's Center to the North Bridge. Meet at 9:30am in Concord at the Old Manse parking lot on Monument Street. We will carpool to the visitor center. Walk trails to Meriam Corner for a break and on paved roads to the Old North Bridge and the parking. Directions: follow 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl (eweyl@comcast.net).

Sat, May 12. Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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, take 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 mi. easy-to-mod. hike. 9:30am. Bring snacks/lunch/water. From Rte. 1 (Saugus) 2 mi. S of Rte.95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2mi., L onto Pennybrook Rd. to W gate lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky ((781) 933-8783, NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 12. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 9
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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 12. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (Instruction, Walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through woods to Long Pond focusing on spring wildflowers, plant ID, and fun natural history. 12:30pm-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 Reg. 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. 12:30pm-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 Reg. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell ((781) 729-4712).

Sun, May 13, 2012. Whitney & Thayer Woods, Cohasset. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10, duration changed Mar 13
Outdoors version: Brisk 8-mi.hike incl. holly grove/Oden'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 5/11. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 8-mi. hike incl. holly grove, Oden'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, 2 mi. S of jct. w/Rte. 228. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 5/11. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, May 13. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Very hilly 6-mi. wander through conservation/landlocked/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet at Shawsheen Cemetery. Intersection Rtes.4/225 and Shawsheen Ave., Bedford, MA. Main entrance, keep right, left at directory board, park beyond fence(dirt lot or adjacent paved roadway). Heavy rain cancels. (unsure->call). L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143 until 9 pm, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Very hilly 6-mi. wander through conservation and landlocked municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet at Shawsheen Cemetery. Intersection Rtes.4/225 and Shawsheen Ave., Bedford, MA. Main entrance, keep right, left at directory board, park beyond fence in dirt lot or adjacent paved roadway. Heavy rain cancels. (call if unsure). No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 13. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Mod-stren. 5mi. hike. 9am-2pm. Bring Lunch/water/snacks. Meet-Northeast Metro School. From Rte.1 Saugus take Main St.exitW 2.5mi., R on Hemlock St.to end. From 95/128 exit39 in Wakefield, take North Av. E 2.5mi.,R on Farm St.,L on Hemlock St.to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2 pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: Mod. to stren. Approx. 5 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring Lunch, H20, snacks. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Main St. exit W 2.5 mi. (becomes Farm St.) R on Hemlock St. to end. From 95/128 exit 39 in Wakefield, take North Av. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to the end. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2 pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Tues, May 15. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately paced sunset 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 ((781) 894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately paced sunset 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).

Wed, May 16. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6PM-8PM. Bring rain coat/water. Meet-Houghtons Pond pkg.lot. From Rte.93 take Exit3, Houghtons/Ponkapoag. Proceed 1/2 mile North(toward Boston) on Blue Hill River Road to its end. Turn Right, proceed 0.2 miles to Houghtons Pond parking lot on right. L Bob Vogel ((508) 238-7732 6-9pm, hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).
Web version: 6PM-8PM. Bring rain coat & water. Meet at the main Houghtons Pond parking lot. From Rte. 93 take Exit 3, Houghtons/Ponkapoag. Proceed 1/2 mile North (toward Boston) on Blue Hill River Road to its end. Turn Right and proceed 0.2 miles to the Houghtons Pond parking lot on your right. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Bob Vogel (hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).

Thurs, May 17. Slide Program: Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming. (Photography, Walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Missile site, caves, river and mountain hiking, famous folks from the old West. Presented by Judy Praznik. 12:30pm, Cabot Auditorium, 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch, 11:30am-12:15pm. L Local Walks Committee ((617) 786-8850, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: Missile site, caves, river and mountain hiking, famous folks from the old West. Presented by Judy Praznik. 12:30pm, Cabot Auditorium, 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch, 11:30am-12:15pm. L Local Walks Committee ((617) 786-8850).

Sat, May 19. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton, MA. (C, F, N, hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 3mi.,8-11:30am. Learn by listening, identifying migrant, nesting species in Blue Hills best birding area. 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: 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 19. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: 7-mi. hike with some steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill. Bring lunch/water/sturdy shoes. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. loop hike with a number of steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, bring lunch, water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, May 20. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond, Canton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Quick paced 7-mi. hike in southern Blue Hills, 9:30am-2pm. 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 ((781) 894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Quick paced 7-mi. hike in southern Blue Hills, 9:30am-2pm. 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 20. Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9AM-2PM. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9AM-2PM. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd to Western Gate pkg. lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, May 20. Wayside Inn to Sudbury Memorial Forest, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: Approx 4 mi., backroads/trails, 1-4pm. Bring snacks, water & sturdy water-proof footwear. Reg. req'd. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approx 4 mi., backroads/trails, 1-4pm. Bring snacks, water & sturdy water-proof footwear. Reg. req'd. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sat, May 26. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 7mi.,wildflowers/scenic hills, some steep, new Reservoir trail, 10am-3:30pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 (Quincy), go S (Willard St.) 0.6mi. Or from Rt.93/128 Exit 6 (Braintree), go N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. L Steve Olanoff ((781) 326-6585, olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 7-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep, including the new trail along the restored Blue Hill Reservoir. 10 am-3:30 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sun, May 27. Parks and Greenways - Belmont, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: 6mi., mostly wooded. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. I-95/Rt. 128, Exit 28A/Trapelo Rd., go 3.4mi. E to 3rd set of lights, R (Waverly Oaks Rd.), immediate L into lot. Bus 73 (from Harvard) to end, walk 0.3mi. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182, Before 10:00p.m., hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Six miles, mostly wooded hike including Beaver Brook Reservation, from 10:00a.m.-1:30p.m. Bring a lunch. From I-95/Route 128, take Exit 28A/Trapelo Road 3.4 miles east to the third set of lights, then turn right onto Waverly Oaks Road, and take an immediate left into the parking lot. Bus 73 (from Harvard T) to the end and walk 0.3 miles. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. Severe storm cancels. Please see http://amcboston.org/walks/ for cancellation notice. L Mike Stadelmaier.

Mon, May 28. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: Scenic 4mi. walk 10:15am-12:30pm. Bring snack. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Forest Hills T is 0.6mi. away. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182, before 10:00pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Scenic 4-mile walk from 10:15am-12:30pm. Bring a snack. Meet at the Admin. Building on the Arborway. The Forest Hills T station is 0.6 miles away. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. Severe storm cancels. Please see http://amcboston.org/walks for cancellation notice. L Mike Stadelmaier.

Sat, June 2. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: Two-part L's choice hike, 9:45am-12:00pm and 12:15-2:30pm. Meet at pavilion. Bring lunch if doing both parts. From Rte.93/128 exit3 (Houghton's/Ponkapoag) N 0.5mi. to stop sign, R Hillside St. 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Call if severe weather. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Two part Leader's Choice hike, 9:45am-12:00pm and 12:15-2:30pm. Meet at pavilion. Bring lunch if doing both parts. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghton's/Ponkapoag) go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Call if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, June 3. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Mod-stren.7mi. hike. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. Rte.93S to exit35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte.28, R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte.93N to exit33(Route28). Entrance on L(2mi). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 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 3. Maudslay SP, Newburyport, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 10:00am to 2:00pm, moderate pace. Bring water,lunch & proper shoes. I95 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. I95 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).

Sun, June 3. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Mod. hike to Mt. Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-2:30pm. 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 ((781) 894-4383, henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Mod. hike to Mt. Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-2:30pm 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, June 3. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn, MA. (Instruction, Walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 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 Reg. 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. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 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 Reg. L Boot Boutwell ((781) 729-4712).

Sun, June 3. Fort Washington, Cambridge, MA. (Walks) - web only listing, added April 22
Outdoors version: 6-mi. historic walk, noon-4:00PM, From Boston, go over BU Bridge, across rotary to Brookline St., R on Waverly St. to large flag-95 Waverly, or Red line to Central Sq., take Brookline St. to Erie St. On-street pkg Sundays. L Brian Campbell (978-256-2470; briancam_2000@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. historic walk, noon-4:00 PM, from still-existing 236 year old Revolutionary War fort to Harvard Sq., Washington Elm, Longfellow House & return along Charles River to BU Bridge. From Boston , go over BU Bridge, across rotary to Brookline St. , R on Waverly St. to large flag at 95 Waverly, or take Red line to Central Sq., walk down Brookline St. to Erie St . On street parking on Sundays. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Brian Campbell (978-256-2470; briancam_2000@yahoo.com).

Sat, June 9. Belmont Woodlands, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Brisk 5-mi. hike, 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch. From Rte.128 (I-95), take Exit 28A/Trapelo Rd 3.4mi E to 3rd lights, turn right onto Waverly Oaks Rd, immediate left into pkg.lot. Bus 73(Harvard T) to end, walk 0.3mi. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz ((781) 864-1732, info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Brisk 5-mi. hike incl. Wellington Hill, Highland Meadow, Weeks Pond, 10:00am-1:00pm. 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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 10. Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9AM-2PM. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2 pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 5 mi. Leaders Choice. 9AM-2PM. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4 mi. From Rte. 1, take Walnut St. exit, 2 mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo ((617) 548-8579, 11am-2 pm, nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Wed, June 13. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6PM-8PM. Bring rain coat/water. Meet-Houghtons Pond pkg.lot. From Rte.93 take Exit3, Houghtons/Ponkapoag. Proceed 1/2 mile North(toward Boston) on Blue Hill River Road to its end. Turn Right, proceed 0.2 miles to Houghtons Pond parking lot on right. L Bob Vogel ((508) 238-7732 6-9pm, hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).
Web version: 6PM-8PM. Bring rain coat & water. Meet at the main Houghtons Pond parking lot. From Rte. 93 take Exit 3, Houghtons/Ponkapoag. Proceed 1/2 mile North (toward Boston) on Blue Hill River Road to its end. Turn Right and proceed 0.2 miles to the Houghtons Pond parking lot on your right. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Bob Vogel (hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).

Sat, June 16. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi.walk, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy shoes. Meet-Shea Ice Rink, Willard St.,Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8-Quincy, go south 0.6miles on Willard St. From I-93/Rte.128 Exit6 in Braintree, go north 0.7miles. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mi.walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch, water & sturdy shoes. 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. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 17. Wollaston Beach, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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 6/15. L Beth Mosias ((781) 335-5034 7-9 pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web 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 6/15. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, June 17. Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6mi. easy wander, 10am-3:00pm. From Rte.95/128, take Rte.93N. 40mi., exit7 (N.H.), Rte.101E. 1mi. to exit1 (Audubon sign). Continue Rte.28 bypass S. 2mi.(includes traffic circle). L on Spofford Rd. 0.2mi., L. on Audubon Way to pkg.lot. Heavy rain cancels. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, until 9 pm, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6mi. easy wander along wooded trails and lake shore, 10am-3:00pm. From Rte.95/128, take Rte.93 N. 40mi., exit7 (N.H.), Rte.101 E. towards seacoast 1mi. to exit 1 (Audubon sign). Continue Rte.28 bypass S. 2mi. (includes traffic circle). L on Spofford Rd. 0.2mi., L. on Audubon Way to pkg.lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Tues, June 19. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Moderate 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, 7-9pm. 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, 7-9pm. 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.

Thurs, June 21. West Cambridge, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Moderate paced 5-mi. city walk will include Longfellow Park, Brattle Street, many historic stops and return along the Charles River. 6-9pm. Meet in front of Harvard Square T-Stop at top of stairs. Heavy rain/storm cancels. L George Hovorka ((781) 771-8604 by 9 pm, george65m5@hotmail.com).
Web version: Moderate paced 5-mi. city walk will include Longfellow Park, Brattle Street, many historic stops and return along the Charles River. 6-9pm. Meet in front of Harvard Square T-Stop at top of stairs. Heavy rain/storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L George Hovorka ((781) 771-8604 by 9 pm, george65m5@hotmail.com).

Sun, June 24. Boston/Charlestown Harbor Walk, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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).

Sun, June 24. Historic Concord, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: Approx. 8-mi. hike from 1:00-4:00pm, including historic homes, Authors Ridge & possibly Great Meadows Wildlife Reservation. Meet at North Bridge parking area. Follow Rte. 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Bring water/snacks. L Gail Zwink ((508) 369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Approx. 8-mi. hike from 1:00-4:00pm in North Bridge area, including historic homes, Authors Ridge & possibly Great Meadows Wildlife Reservation. Meet at North Bridge parking area. Directions: follow Rte. 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Bring water and snacks. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink ((508) 369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sun, July 1. Middlesex Fells, Malden, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10am-2:15pm. Meet at Oak Grove T. From Rte.93 exit32 in Medford take Rte.60 E 1.2mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1mi. to T station. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182, before 10:00pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 7-mi. shady hike w/lunch at pond, 10am-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. For weather cancellation updates, please see http://www.amcboston.org/walks. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Stadelmaier.

Wed, July 4. World's End Reservation, Hingham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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 7-9 pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Wed, July 4. Mt. Monadnock, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
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 10am. 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 10am. Bring lunch/water/hiking boots. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky ((781) 933-8783, NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Wed, July 4. Parks & Greenways, Boston, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
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, before 10:00pm, 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.

Sun, July 8. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 6mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte.95/128 exit28, Trapelo Rd. W(2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11 pm, jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6 mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm (approx). Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3 mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11 pm).

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