May-June 2014 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:16 AM

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Sat, May 3, 2014. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (Walks, hiking) - approved Jan 11 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile walk 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet Hallet St entrance Pope John Paul II Park. From Rte.93N, take exit11(11B-Rte.93S) to Granite Ave, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop St, right under bridge into pkg.lot. severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 9:30am-12:15pm. 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 3, 2014. Nagog Hill, Acton. (walks, instruction) - approved Mar 7 with map
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.Nagog Hill parking lot is 0.9 miles on the right. 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. Nagog Hill parking lot is 0.9 miles on the right. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Peter Norton (978-263-4180; pnorton.home@gmail.com).

Sun, May 4, 2014. Lincoln Conservation Land hike via Flint (Sandy) Pond and old Wheeler farm area. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
Outdoors version: 10 mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10am 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. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10 miles. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10am 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 4, 2014. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. (Walks, hiking) - approved Jan 15 with map
Outdoors version: Steep climb/open summit/great views. About 5mi. RT/easy pace. Bring lunch/water, appropriate clothing/boots. Meet Lincoln RR Sta. 9:30am for carpool. Rte.95/128 exit28. Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. R before tracks to RR Sta. Storm cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm).
Web version: Steep climb to open summit with great views. About 5 miles round trip at easy pace. Bring lunch, water, appropriate clothing and boots. Meet 9:30am at Lincoln RR station for carpool. 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 Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm).

Sun, May 4, 2014. Plymouth Beach walk. (walks) - approved Mar 7 with map
Outdoors version: 9:15am. 140 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Rte.3, exit4 (left-exit). 1.8mi. L to 3A North. 0.5mi. to Bert's restaurant (right). Take gravel road left of driveway. Park (right) at beach. Bring lunch/water/snacks. Optional ice cream in Plymouth Center afterward. Rain cancels. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).
Web version: 9:15am. 140 Warren Ave. Plymouth. Rte 3, exit 4 (Left exit). 1.8 miles take Left to 3A North. 0.5 miles to Bert's restaurant on right. Take gravel road on left of driveway. Park on right at beach. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Optional ice cream stop in Plymouth Center after walk. Rain cancels. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).

Sun, May 4, 2014. Borderland State Park, Easton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 7 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike, woods/trails/quarry, 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Visitor Ctr. ($2 park/fee). From Rte.95 exit8 in Sharon take S. Main St. 3.3mi. to Sharon Ctr., R at light, immed. R Pond St. 4.4mi. (becomes Massapoag Ave.) to park entr. on L. L Bob Vogel (508-238-7732, 6-9PM; hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).
Web version: 6-mi. hike, woods trails, Moyle's quarry, 9am-2pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Visitor Ctr. ($2 parking fee) From Rte. 95 exit 8 in Sharon take S. Main St. 3.3 mi. to Sharon Ctr., R at light, immed. R on Pond St. 4.4 mi. (becomes Massapoag Ave.) to park entr. on L. L Bob Vogel (508-238-7732, 6-9PM; hike_with_bob_v@comcast.net).

Sat, May 10, 2014. Wellesley Wander. (hiking, walks, F, N) - approved Jan 11 with map
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 10, 2014. Blue Hills Bird Walk. (hiking, walks, F, N, C) - approved Jan 12 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, May 10, 2014. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 13 with map
Outdoors version: 15-mi. mod. hike. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671, jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 9am-5pm. 15-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 300 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 10, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Mar 7 with map
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, hiddenboston@yahoo.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.

Sun, May 11, 2014. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map
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).

Sun, May 11, 2014. Acton/Littleton Conservation Land. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 7 with map
Outdoors version: 7½ mi. wander through varied woodlands, 9:30am-2:30pm. Meet at pkg. area S side of Nagog Hill Rd. From Rte.2, exit Rte.27 N toward Acton for 1.1mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2mi to Grassy Pond pkg. area on L. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Meet at Grassy Hill parking lot off Nagog Hill Rd, Acton (see links below), S side of Nagog Hill Rd. From Rte.2, exit Rte.27 Ntoward Acton for 1.1mi., L Nagog Hill Rd. for 1.2mi to Grassy Pond pkg. area on L. This 7½ mi. route wanders through a portion of Acton's Nagog Hill area, hugs the shore of Nagog Pond, loops through the hilly Sarah Doublet area in Littleton where we plan to have lunch and offer an optional excursion to Fort Pond via a short spur trail. Our return covers the remaining portion of Nagog Pond. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 11, 2014. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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; sarahepstein51@comcast.net).
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. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014).

Tues, May 13, 2014. Great Streets of Cambridge. (walks) - approved Mar 7 with map
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; hiddenboston@yahoo.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.

Sat, May 17, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 8 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. non-beginner hike, 10:00am-2:30pm. Lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St. side Oak Grove T. Rte.93 exit32->Rte.60 E(1.2mi.), L on Highland Ave.(0.5mi.), R on Glenwood St.(0.6mi.), L on Wash. St.(0.1mi.), R into T 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, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30pm. 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).

Sat, May 17, 2014. Wayside Inn Lady Slipper walk. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 8 with map, date changed Mar 12
Outdoors version: 9:30am-12:00pm. Meet at large parking lot across from Wayside Inn, Sudbury MA. 128S to Rte.20W. Go about 12 miles to signs for Wayside Inn. Wear long pants, sturdy waterproof shoes, since it may still be soggy. Bring water and snacks. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: 9:30am-12:00pm. Meet at the large parking lot across from The Wayside Inn, Sudbury MA. 128S to Rte. 20W. Go about 12 miles until you see the signs for The Wayside INN. Wear long pants, sturdy waterproof shoes, since it may still be soggy. Bring water and snacks. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).

Sun, May 18, 2014. Boston's Developing Waterfront - Marine Industrial Park, Black Falcon Pier, Harbor Walk, and Rose Kennedy Greenway. (walks, N) - approved Mar 8 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet indoors at South Station (Red Line T) near the Dewey Square exit. Bring lunch and water. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet indoors at South Station (Red Line T) near the Dewey Square exit. Bring lunch and water. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, May 18, 2014. Groton Town Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 8 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Explore the varied topography and habitats of this scenic woodland, including eskers, kettle holes, dry upland, marsh, the dead river, and more. About 2 hours. Meet at end of Town Forest Road off of MA 225 in W Groton, 42.5973N 71.6052W. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: 1:00pm. Explore the varied topography and habitats of this scenic woodland, including eskers, kettle holes, dry upland, marsh, the dead river, and more. About 2 hours. Meet at end of Town Forest Road off of MA 225 in W Groton, 42.5973N 71.6052W. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014).

Sun, May 18, 2014. Borderland State Park, N. Easton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 8 with map
Outdoors version: 5 miles, 9:45am. Visitor's Center. Rte 95 S toward Providence. Exit10, Left to Sharon Ctr. Through lights to 1st Right (Pond Street) for 1.5mi. to rotary, 1/2 way around to Massapoag Ave, 3mi. to entrance on Left. Rain cancels. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).
Web version: 5 miles, 9:45am. Visitor's Center. Rte 95 S toward Providence. Exit 10, Left to Sharon Ctr. Through lights to 1st Right (Pond Street) for 1.5 miles to rotary, 1/2 way around to Massapoag Ave, 3 miles to entrance on Left. Rain cancels. For directions, see http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/directions.htm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. $2 self-service parking fee. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).

Sat, May 24, 2014. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 12 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sun, May 25, 2014. Lincoln (MA)/Concord hike to Sudbury River incl. Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 10 mi. [70+ 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 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 10 mi. [70+ 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).

Sat, May 31, 2014. Blue Hills Bird Walk. (hiking, walks, F, N, C) - approved Jan 13 with map
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 (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, May 31, 2014. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi. to Granite Railway/quarries, some rock scrambling & steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet Shea Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8 Quincy, south 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, north 0.7 miles. Email if severe weather. 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/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 1, 2014. Nantasket Beach Walk. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: Meet at 9:15am. Take Rte. 3 to Rte. 228 and follow it to parking lot at Nantasket (no charge until late June). Bring snacks/lunch and water. Rain cancels. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).
Web version: Meet at 9:15am. Take Rte. 3 to Rte. 228 and follow it to parking lot at Nantasket (no charge until late June). Bring snacks/lunch and water. Rain cancels. L Sandy Edwards (508-660-1940).

Sat, June 7, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 15 with map
Outdoors version: 5.2-mile hike along Reservoir Trail (Orange Blazes, Clockwise Loop), 10:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy boots. I-93 Exit 33. Rotary to South Border Road toward Winchester. 2 miles to Long Pond parking lot on the right. Rain cancels. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).
Web version: 5.2-mile hike along Reservoir Trail (Orange Blazes, Clockwise Loop), 10:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy boots. I-93 Exit 33. Rotary to South Border Road toward Winchester. 2 miles to Long Pond parking lot on the right. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC member $1. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).

Sun, June 8, 2014. Mts. Major & Straightback, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely/scenic 5mi. hike. Steep climb, rocky summit, Lake Winnipesaukee panoramic views. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 8:00am carpool. I-95/Rte.128 Exit35 (Woburn) to Rte.38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely/scenic 5mi. hike. Steep climb to rocky summit with panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. Meet 8:00am for carpool. 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 to 11pm).

Sat, June 14, 2014. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 6.5-mile moderate, non-beginner hike. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Rocky terrain, some steep hills with views. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill w/great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Meet Shea Rink, Willard St. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, June 14, 2014. Northern Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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; hiddenboston@yahoo.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 14, 2014. Mountain Laurel loop in Leominster State Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 14 with map
Outdoors version: Mountain laurel should be in full bloom and Leominster State Forest has lots. Loop walk is mostly on cart roads over rolling terrain. Meet at 10:00am. Dogs welcome, moderate pace, 6.5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Mountain laurel should be in full bloom and Leominster State Forest has broad stands of the shrub. Loop walk is mostly on cart roads over rolling and varied terrain. Meet at 10:00am. Dogs welcome, moderate pace, 6.5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Boston area, go west on Route 2 to Route 31 exit. Head south toward Princeton on Route 31 a few miles, and past beach area on left then another half-mile to driveway on left for Rocky Pond Road parking at gate area. From south, take Route 140 heading north, at about seven miles north of Route I-190 bear right onto Route 31 north for about one-half mile and turn right into driveway for parking at Rocky Pond Road gate.
Difficulty: moderate

Sun, June 15, 2014. Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 9pm; 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).

Sun, June 15, 2014 (Fathers' Day). Hale Reservation, Westwood. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1:00-3:00pm. From Rte.95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3mi., 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 a dam & thru a meadow, 1:00-3:00pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324).

Sun, June 15, 2014. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; 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 dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Tues, June 17, 2014. Harborwalk and North End, Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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; hiddenboston@yahoo.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, June 21, 2014. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 8.5 mile hike, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte.3 Exit14 to Rte.228N toward Hingham, 4mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8.5 mile. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 22, 2014. Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am-1:30pm. Boston's Back Bay Fens including Rose Garden, Victory Gardens, and cultural and academic neighborhood. Meet on the corner of Huntington Ave. and Museum Road (Museum stop on Green Line E). Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551, 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: 10:00am-1:30pm. Boston's Back Bay Fens including the Rose Garden and Victory Gardens and the cultural and academic neighborhood. Meet on the corner of Huntington Ave. and Museum Road (Museum stop on Green Line E). Bring lunch and water. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. Heavy rain cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551, 7-9pm).

Sun, June 22, 2014. Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge/Watertown. (walks) - approved Mar 9
Outdoors version: 2.5 hr. introductory walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Beliefs & Symbols. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: 2.5 hr. introductory walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Beliefs & Symbols. Reg. req. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sun, June 22, 2014. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Great area to hike with a beautiful point on Long Pond, a beaver marsh, hills, a true bog, more. About 2 hours. Meet at Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area off of Robin Hill Rd. in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: 1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, a beaver marsh, hills, a true bog, and more. About 2 hours. Meet at the Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area off of Robin Hill Rd in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014).

Wed, June 25, 2014. West Cambridge. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 9pm; 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 9pm).

Sat, June 28, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).
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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com; 617-661-9230).

Sun, June 29, 2014. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 11pm; 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 11pm).

Fri, July 4, 2014. Worlds End Reservation. (walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
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 7/3. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; 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 7/3. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, July 5, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 9 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, July 6, 2014. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks) - approved Mar 15 with map
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).

Sat, July 12, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster and Ashburnham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at "graffiti bridge" on Oakmont Ave. near corner with North Common Road in Westminster. Hike around beautiful, remote Muddy Pond, with rolling terrain and moderate pace; 5.8 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at "graffiti bridge" on Oakmont Ave. near corner with North Common Road in Westminster. Leave some cars here and shuttle to where trail crosses Route 12 in Ashburnham. Hike south around beautiful, remote Muddy Pond, with rolling terrain and moderate pace; 5.8 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Boston area, take Rte. 2 west to exit 25. Turn left on Rte. 2A and take quick left on Town Farm Rd. Drive about 2 miles to bottom of hill, then right on Oakmont Ave to graffiti bridge. From Rte. 140 north, cross Rte. 2 overpass and immediately go left onto Town Farm Rd. (see above).

Sun, July 13, 2014. Coolidge Corner, Brookline to Logan Airport Walk. (hiking, walks) - modified Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: 12mi. Follow Charles River to Charlestown. Explore historic sites in Charlestown and then on to Everett, Chelsea, and E. Boston. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 10:00am at outbound Coolidge Corner T station. No Reg. Rain cancels. L Shelley Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm; Redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: Coolidge Corner, Brookline to Logan Airport. 12 mi. Follow Charles River to Charlestown. Explore historic sites in Charlestown and then on to Everett, Chelsea, and E. Boston. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 10:00am at outbound Coolidge Corner T station. Take Green "C" line to Coolidge Corner (intersection of Beacon and Harvard St.). Open parking. No registration. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelley Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm).

Sun, July 20, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: Meet at 1:00pm in Westminster at Stone Hill Road/Narrows Road. Leave some cars and drive to graffiti bridge on Oakmont Ave. Hike south, around working farm, by Round Meadow Pond and Wachusett Village Inn, about 5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet at 1:00pm in Westminster at Stone Hill Road/Narrows Road. Leave some cars and drive to graffiti bridge on Oakmont Ave. Hike south, around working farm, by Round Meadow Pond and Wachusett Village Inn, about 5 miles. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Driving Directions: From Boston area take Rte. 2 west, exit 27. Take left at exit, crossing Rte. 2 onto Narrows Rd. Drive straight to fork at Stone Hill Rd. where trail crosses and park along brook. From Worcester area, take Rte. 140 north, take right onto Gatehouse Road just before ski area entrance; follow about 2 miles and turn right onto Stone Hill Road, drive to bottom of hill and turn left at corner with Narrows Road and park along brook.

Sat, July 26, 2014. Midstate Trail Series, Westminster and Leominster. (hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 9:00am at Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area main parking lot, along edge on the east side, near driveway. Hike over scenic Crow Hill ledges and Redemption Rock, 5 miles rolling terrain with short steeps and moderate pace. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629; mandmauger@comcast.net).
Web version: Meet 9:00am at Wachusett Mtn. Ski Area. Meet in main parking lot, along edge on the east side, near driveway. Leave some cars and shuttle to corner of Stone Hill and Narrows roads in Westminster. Hike south over scenic Crow Hill ledges and by Redemption Rock to ski area, 5 miles over rolling terrain with short steeps and moderate pace. L Marie Auger (978-874-5629).
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Driving Directions: From Boston area, take Route 2 west to exit 25 onto Route 140 heading south, take right at ski area sign. From Worcester area, take Rte.190 to exit 5. Go north on Rte. 140 for 9.5 miles to Wachusett Mt. entrance on left.

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