May-June 2013 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Monday, June 24, 2013 1:57 PM

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

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. (walks, Instruction) - approved Jan 12, 2013
Outdoors version: Bird walk to look for migrating woodland and water birds, 8-10am. Bring binocs & bird book. Route 20 W to 27 N to North Sudbury. Bear L on Hudson Rd to Park entrance 2.7 mi on R. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. 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. Route 20 W to 27 N to North Sudbury. Bear L on Hudson Rd to Park entrance 2.7 mi on R. Detailed directions at http://www.farnwr.org/maps2.html. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180).

Sat, May 4, 2013. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6-mi walk along Neponset River, 12:30pm-3:00pm. Bring snack. Meet Hallet St entrance Pope John Paul II Park. Rte93N, exit11(11B from Rte93S) to Granite Ave, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop St, right under bridge into pkglot. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Outdoors version: 6-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 12:30pm-3:00pm. Bring snack. 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 (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, May 4, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton. (hiking, walks) - late addition, web only, posted Apr 29, 2013
Outdoors version: Mod./strenuous 7mi. hike on Skyline, other trails/some steep hills. Will be a workout. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte.93/128 exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 7 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2 miles to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Historic Middlesex Canal, Wilmington. (walks, F, N) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 3-mi. leisurely walk along scenic section of historic canal to Patch's Pond, 1:30pm. From Rte.95/128 exit 35 in Woburn, take Rte.38N 2.4mi. to Wilmington Town Park lot on L. Joint w/Middlesex Canal Assn. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org or contact Roger Hagopian. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm).
Web version: Three-mile leisurely walk along a scenic section of historic canal to Patch's Pond, 1:30pm. See oxbow, grooves in rocks from tow lines, and stone aqueduct. I-95/Route 128 Exit 35 (Woburn), Route 38N for 2.4 miles to the Wilmington Town Park lot on the left. Joint trip with Middlesex Canal Association. For more info, see http://www.middlesexcanal.org, or contact Roger Hagopian at 781-861-7868 (until 10:00pm). L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Art-walk: Waltham Rose. (walks) - approved Jan 12 CANCELED
Outdoors version: 2:30pm-6:30pm. 6-mile (incl. return) 2MPH-PACE walk from downtown Waltham to Rose Art Museum (free), on Brandeis campus. Meet by pedestrian bridge in Embassy Parking Lot off Pine St.; (70-Cooper-St. for GPS). Time selected for return lighting conditions. Heavy rain cancels. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).
Web version: 2:30pm-6:30pm. 6 mile (incl. return) 2MPH-PACE walk from downtown Waltham to Rose Art Museum (free), on the Brandeis campus http://www.brandeis.edu/rose/index.html Using the Charles River Reservation Greenway and Mt. Feake "garden-style" Cemetery, we have many river views – and one Boston view from the "Castle". Unusual time selected for return lighting conditions. Meet by pedestrian bridge in Embassy Parking Lot off Pine St.; use 70 Cooper St. for GPS. If coming from Rt. 95/128, take US Rt. 20E (exit 26), R Moody St. in 1.5 mi., L Pine St. at 1st light after X-ing the river, then L for parking - lot behind large apartments on L after theater. Heavy rain cancels. Well-behaved dogs OK - but not in museum Non-AMC members $1. L Charles Hansen (velotrain@yahoo.com).

Sunday, May 5, 2013. Snake Hills, Groton, MA. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 13
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Large conservation area with wetlands, hills 150 feet above, a glacially carved chasm, a historic site, and the Forest Bells. Meet at the end of Indian Hill Road (42.5851N,71.5539W), off Old Ayer Road. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Large conservation area with wetlands, hills 150 feet above, a glacially carved chasm, a historic site, and the Forest Bells. Meet at the end of Indian Hill Road (42.5851N,71.5539W), off Old Ayer Road. About 2 hours. Non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, 978-742-9014).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Lilac Walk in Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 10am-noon Lilac Walk in Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. Meet in front of the Visitors Center, Jamaicaway, for a guided walk on and off the trail, through the lilacs and up and over Bussey Hill. Heavy rain cancels. Questions call 617-566-3316. L Chris McArdle (617-566-3316, Chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10am - noon Lilac Walk in Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. Meet in front of the Visitors Center, Jamaicaway, for a guided walk on and off the trail, through the lilacs and up and over Bussey Hill. Heavy rain cancels. Questions call 617-566-3316. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-566-3316).

Sun, May 5, 2013. Emerald Necklace, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6mi. moderate pace w/stops. 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet at Arlington T station, in front of Hermes (at corner of Boylston & Arlington Sts.). End at Forest Hills T station on Orange Line. Cross 2-3 roads but otherwise offroad. L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395, eweyl@comcast.net).
Web version: 6mi. moderate pace w/stops. 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet at Arlington T station, in front of Hermes (at corner of Boylston & Arlington Sts.). End at Forest Hills T station on Orange Line. Cross 2-3 roads but otherwise offroad. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395).

Sat, May 11, 2013. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
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.

Sat, May 11, 2013. Wellesley Wander. (hiking, walks, F, N) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: 5-6-mile circuit w/Wellesley College greenhouses/campus/Lake Waban/Charles River/brooks/aqueducts. 11:00am. Bring lunch. Meet at Wellesley College Greenhouses. Route 16W from Wellesley Center to campus entrance; R into campus, R to East Campus/Science Center and parking lot. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 5-6-mile circuit with Wellesley College greenhouses and campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 11:00am. 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 (Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, May 11, 2013. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
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 11, 2013. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Mar 10
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 11, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Instruction, Walks) - approved Mar 12
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. 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell ((781) 729-4712).

Sun, May 12, 2013. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Hilly 6-mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. Rte.128 exit31B, NW 2.1mi. MA225W/MA4N to MA62E; R(toward Burlington), bear R at "Y" 0.9mi Old Burlington Rd. Lot 0.3mi at dead end. Heavy-rain-cancels (weather uncertain-->call). L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143 until 9 pm, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Very hilly 6-mi. wander through various conservation & municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet at the new Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA. From Rte. 128 exit 31B head NW 2.1 mi. toward Bedford on MA 225W/MA 4N to MA 62E. Turn R (toward Burlington) and bear R at "Y" in 0.9 mi on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi at dead end. Heavy rain cancels (if weather uncertain call). L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 12, 2013. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 14
Outdoors version: 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4 mi. mod.-paced hike, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch+water. I-93/Rte 128 exit 2A to Rte.138S for 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course pkg lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm, bmosias@yahoo.com).

Tues, May 14, 2013. Great Streets of Cambridge. (Walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk. Historic Harvard, Porter Sq, Huron Village , 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack. Meet outside Brattle Theatre. From Harvard Sq T Stop, 1 block W on Eliot Street; R on Brattle Street (theatre on left). Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares and Huron Village , 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack. 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). Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Wear appropriate footwear for conditions. L Marc Hurwitz.

Wed, May 15, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6PM-8PM. Bring raincoat/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 (7-9pm); 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 ( (508) 238-7732 (7-9pm); hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).

Sat, May 18, 2013. Boston's South End Old and New: New Route. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: From 10:00am-2:00pm. Explore social history, architecture, filled land & parks. Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10:00am-2:00pm. Explore social history, architecture, filled land & parks. Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, May 18, 2013. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6.5-m. loop hike-rocky terrain w/steep hills w/views, 10am-3pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. From SE Expressway Exit89Quincy, go south 0.6mi on Willard St. Or I-93/Rte128 Exit6(Braintree), go north 0.7mi. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile. loop hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views, 10am-3pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit89 Quincy, go south 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or I-93/Rte.128 Exit 6 (Braintree), go north 0.7mi. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, May 18, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: Easy 2hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 8:30am at Wedgmere Railroad Station. Take Rte. 93 to exit 33. Take So. Border Rd. to Mystic Valley Parkway under bridge and left to parking lot. 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 8:30am at Wedgmere Railroad Station. Take Rte. 93 to exit 33. Take So. Border Rd. to Mystic Valley Parkway under bridge and left to parking lot. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snack. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke ((781) 729-8484 until 10 pm).

Sun, May 19, 2013. Wayside Inn and Ladyslipper Walk, Sudbury. (hiking , walks) - approved Jan 12
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. L to 1st pkg. lot on L. Bring snacks/water/sturdy waterproof footwear. L Gail Zwink (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).
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 (508-369-1645, ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sun, May 19, 2013. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderate-to-strenuous hike over Ridge Trail, Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy-rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net; 781-894-4383).
Web version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderate-to-strenuous hike over the Ridge Trail and Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Av. E 2.5 mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, May 19, 2013. Hale Reservation, Powisett Farm, Westwood. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across dam & thru meadow, 1-3pm. I-95/Rt. 128 Exit 16B to Rt. 109W for 1.2mi., then R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324, jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Web version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across dam & thru meadow, 1-3pm. I-95/Rt. 128 Exit 16B to Rt. 109W for 1.2mi., then 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 (781-449-4324).

Sun, May 19, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved May 6
Outdoors version: Moderate/strenuous 7mi. hike on Skyline, other trails w/some steep hills. Pace moderate, will be a workout. No beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte.93/128 exit3, N to stop at Hillside St. R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 7 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. Rte 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2 miles to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Wed, May 22, 2013. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham, MA. (hiking, walks)
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).

Sat, May 25, 2013. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 6
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.

Sat, May 25, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 5.5-mile.walk, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit89Quincy, go south 0.6mi on Willard St. Or I-93/Rte128 Exit6(Braintree), go north 0.7mi. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mile.walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, May 26. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hill 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 Hill 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).

Sun, May 26, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved May 6
Outdoors version: Moderate/strenuous 7mi. hike on Skyline, other trails w/some steep hills. Pace moderate, will be a workout. No beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte.93/128 exit3, N to stop at Hillside St. R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 7 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. Rte 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2 miles to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Mon, May 27, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Cunningham Park, Milton. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved May 25
Outdoors version: 6-mile hike (with some steep sections) to quarries, granite railway, and wooded park, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte.93 to Exit8 (Furnace Brook Parkway), to Willard St. At Mr. Tux, go up hill 1/4 mile to parking lot on the right. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com), L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile hike (with some steep sections) to quarries, granite railway, and wooded park, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Southeast Expressway (Rt. 93) to Exit 8 (Furnace Brook Parkway)....From the south: off ramp drops you onto rotary - continue 1/3 way around - take your 2nd right (follow signs for 93N - like you're going to get back on the highway) - just as you're about to get on the highway, the on ramp forks - bear right taking you down the ramp. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp, swinging you under the highway and back up the other side. Get in the right lane at the stop sign, go straight (across Willard St.) at the Men's Wearhouse (formerly Mr. Tux). Continue up the hill (Ricciuti Dr.) 1/4 mile to parking lot on the right. From the north - Exit 8 puts you right onto Willard St. Keep a sharp eye out for Men's Wearhouse on the right. Turn right at Ricciuti Dr. Go up the hill 1/4 mile to parking lot on the right. No reg. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz, L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, June 1, 2013. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks, C, F, N) - approved Jan 6
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, June 1, 2013. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 4½ mi. We will hike for about three hours. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course Parking Lot Route 138 Canton at 10:00A.M. Bring lunch and water. Lunch will be at the AMC Camp. Bad weather cancels. L Ann C. Landers (617-786-8850, lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: 4½ mi. We will hike for about three hours. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course Parking Lot Route 138 Canton at 10:00A.M. Bring lunch and water. Lunch will be at the AMC Camp. Bad weather cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Ann C. Landers (617-786-8850).

Sat, June 1, 2013. Cambridge Parks & Greenways. (walks, F, N) - late web-only listing approved May 25
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway & Harvard, 9:30am-12:30pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway & Harvard, 9:30am-12:30pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Sun, June 2, 2013. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks, F, N) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, new North Bank Bridge, USS Constitution, and Charles River Dam. Meet at 10:00am at the gazebo at Cambridgeside Galleria Mall fountain. Bring lunch and desire to explore. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).
Web version: Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, new North Bank Bridge, USS Constitution, and Charles River Dam. Meet at 10:00am at the gazebo at Cambridgeside Galleria Mall fountain. Bring lunch and desire to explore. We'll cover the past, present, and future plans for this historic area. Note: On Sundays, Cambridge parking meters are free and it's OK to park on streets marked for Resident Permit Parking. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).

Sun, Jun 2, 2013. Waban to Chestnut Hill, Newton Parks and Conservation Lands. (walks, F, N) - late web-only listing approved May 25
Outdoors version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Sat, June 8, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12
Outdoors version: Mod. stren. 8mi. hike on lesser used trails with some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).
Web version: Mod. stren. 8mi. hike on lesser used trails with some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9pm only).

Sat, June 8, 2013. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 8mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. 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. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8 mile. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. 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 (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 9, 2013. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, Walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm - 3:30pm. 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. 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. 12:30pm - 3:30pm. 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).

Sun, June 9, 2013. Gamlin Crystal Spring, Groton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Explore large, pretty area of various conservation lands, including number of beaver ponds, meadows, and upland forest. Meet at Crystal Spring parking area on west side of Old Dunstable Road at 42.63118N 71.51023W. About 2 hours, maybe some bushwhacking. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, (978) 742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Explore this large and pretty area of various conservation lands, including a number of beaver ponds, meadows, and upland forest. Meet at the Crystal Spring parking area on the west side of Old Dunstable Road at 42.63118N 71.51023W. About 2 hours, maybe some bushwhacking. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com, (978) 742-9014).

Sun, June 9, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved June 3
Outdoors version: Moderate/strenuous 5-6 mi. hike on Skyline, other trails w/some steep hills. Pace moderate, will be a workout. No beginners. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 5-6 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 10:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 (Quincy), go S (Willard St.) 0.6 mi. Or from Rte. 93/128 Exit 6 (Braintree), go N 0.7 mi. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Wed, Jun 12, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6PM-8PM. Bring raincoat/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 (7-9pm), hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).
Web version: 6PM-8PM. Bring raincoat/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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Bob Vogel ( (508) 238-7732 (7-9pm), hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).

Sat, June 15, 2013. Explore Boston's Back Bay Fens, Rose Garden, and Riverway. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: From 10:00am - 1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10:00am - 1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, June 15, 2013. Northern Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 13
Outdoors version: Challenging 6-mi. hike through rugged terrain, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 in Lynnfield take exit 44B (Rt. 1/129) to rotary, then Rte. 129 SE toward Lynn 2 mi., R onto Great Woods Rd. to end. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Challenging 6-mi. hike through rugged terrain, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 95/128 in Lynnfield take exit 44B (Rt. 1/129) to rotary, then Rte. 129 SE toward Lynn 2 mi., R onto Great Woods Rd. to end. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 15, 2013. Lincoln Conservation Land, Flint's Pond, Lincoln. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10, but missed [Marc double-booked]
Outdoors version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around pond, through scenic fields, meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit28, take Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 0.6mi, R at sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around Flint's Pond through scenic fields and meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit 28 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles to a left on Lincoln Road. Travel 0.6 miles and turn right at the sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts on L. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 16, 2013. Churches of the Back Bay, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: 10:00am-12:00pm. Guided/narrated walk covering richness of church history of Victorian Era Boston. Optional lunch at Copley Square restaurant. Limit 20. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).
Web version: 10:00am to 12:00pm. Guided/narrated walk covering the richness of the church history of Victorian Era Boston. Optional lunch at restaurant in Copley Square. Limited to 20. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).

Sun, June 16, 2013. Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
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: 6 mi. 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).

Sun, June 16, 2013. Wollaston Beach, Quincy, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
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 ((781) 335-5034 7-9 pm).

Tues, June 18, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12
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 20, 2013. West Cambridge, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 10
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).

Sat, June 22, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 6-mi hike 10:00am-2:15 pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St.side Oak Grove Tstation. Rte.93 exit32 Medford; Rte.60E 1.2mi., L on Highland Ave.0.5mi., R on Glenwood St.0.6mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1mi., R into T sta.lot(fee) or street park. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15 pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford take Rte. 60 E 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., R into T sta. lot (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 23, 2013. Boston/Charlestown Harbor Walk. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: Visit scenic & historic sites on brisk 12-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 12-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. Dogs ok; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig ((978) 387-6364).

Sun, June 23, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - late web-only listing approved June 17
Outdoors version: Moderate/strenuous 5-6 mi. hike on Skyline, other trails w/some steep hills. Pace moderate, will be a workout. No beginners. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 5-6 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 10:00am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 (Quincy), go S (Willard St.) 0.6 mi. Or from Rte. 93/128 Exit 6 (Braintree), go N 0.7 mi. Or Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Sat, June 29, 2013. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: 7-mile. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10AM - 2:30PM. Bring lunch & water. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mile. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10AM - 2:30PM. Bring lunch & water. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 30, 2013. Waterville Valley, NH. (hiking) - approved Mar 10
Outdoors version: Leisurely scenic hike. 9mi. w/shorter options. Some steep sections. Bring/lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. 7am carpool (Woburn). I-95/Rte.128 Exit 35 (Woburn) to Rte. 38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely scenic hike. 9mi. w/shorter options. Some steep sections. Bring lunch, water, raingear, sturdy footwear. 7am carpool (Woburn). I-95/Rte. 128 Exit 35 (Woburn) to Rte. 38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm).

Sun, Jun 30, 2013. Waban to Chestnut Hill, Newton Parks and Conservation Lands. (walks, hiking, F, N) - late web-only listing approved June 24
Outdoors version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Shade/flat terrain. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).
Web version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Lots of shade and flat terrain. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com, 508-942-3800).

Thurs, July 4, 2013. Freedom Trail, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 12
Outdoors version: 8:45am. Celebrate Boston's role/America's struggle for freedom. Narrated walk to 16 historically significant Freedom Trail sites. Heavy-rain-cancels. Limit 20. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).
Web version: 8:45am. Celebrate Boston's role in America's struggle for freedom on a narrated walk to 16 historically significant Freedom Trail sites. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 20. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Bill McDonald (fonebill3@icloud.com; 508-942-3800).

Thurs, July 4, 2013. World's End Reservation, Hingham, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10
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).

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