May-June 2015 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:18 AM

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Sat, May 2, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Web version: 7-mile walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. 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).

I TOTALLY FORGOT to enter this one (profuse apologies):
Sat, May 2, 2015. Arnold Arboretum Spring Walk, Jamaica Plain, MA.
A week before Lilac Sunday, there will be plenty to see on and off the trail, uphill and down. 10am-12noon. Meet at Visitors Center, park outside gate at 125 Arborway, JP, or take T to Forest Hills and walk .6 mi L Chris McArdle (617 480 3351; chrismcardles@yahoo.com).

Sun, May 3, 2015. Acton Arboretum, Acton, MA. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of early spring wild flowers and other signs of spring. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. Arrive early, parking limited. (Note - sign faces opposite direction). Steady rain cancels. These walks are sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). They are free of charge for AMC members and cost $1 for non-members. No dogs, please. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, May 3, 2015. Rare Unscheduled Walk on Towpath of Undeveloped, Watered One-Mile of Middlesex Canal. (walks) - approved May 2 with map
Web version: Prior to a Middlesex Canal meeting Sunday a walk on the towpath at the Shaffer Landfill to follow-up on the Feb 8 talk by Don McElroy, EPA's remedial project manager will be available. Mr. McElroy said two lawyers, EPA's attorney and the attorney for the group paying for the 40-year operation and maintenance of EPA's landfill remedy, favor an easement by the owner of the landfill to benefit the Middlesex Canal. The walk to see what the easement might be like will start at the visitor center/museum (71 Faulkner St., No. Billerica MA), 11:00am, Sunday, May 3, with a return in time for the 1:00pm public meeting of the association. The walkers will carpool to the 200-year-old canal and see how little nature has reclaimed of it. More information, www.middlesexcanal.org. L Marlies Henderson.

Fri, May 8, 2015. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks) - approved May 4 with map
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along harbor, 6:45-8:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet in front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 9, 2015. Delaney Wildlife Mgt. Area (Stow, MA). (hiking, walks) - Registration Required, approved Jan 10 with map, date change (Apr 18 to May 2) on Apr 6, date change to May 9 on Apr 9
Outdoors version: Meet at 10am, finish by mid-afternoon. 6-7 miles. Two small stream crossings. Meet in parking lot of Union Church next to Stow Police Station on Rte. 117, 0.2 mi. from Stow Center. Short car pool. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: Meet at 10am, finish by mid-afternoon. 6-7 miles. Two small stream crossings. Due to ltd. pkg. at trail site, we will meet in parking lot of the Union Church (bright blue door) which is next to the Stow Police Station on Rte. 117, 0.2 mi. from Stow Center. Short car pool. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, May 9, 2015. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 22 with map
Outdoors version: 13-mi. mod. hike. 9:00am-5:00pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd. (paved woods road) 100 yds. S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St. (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Spot cars before hike. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).
Web version: 9:00am-5:00pm. 13-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at High Rock Rd. (sign). Turn onto High Rock Rd (paved woods road) 100 yds. S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St (Rte. 1), Foxboro. Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net).

Sat, May 9, 2015. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. (walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sat, May 9, 2015. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sun, May 10, 2015. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 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 10, 2015. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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).

Sat, May 16, 2015. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map, edited Apr 26
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, 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, May 17, 2015. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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, May 17, 2015. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport MA. (F, N, hiking, walks) - approved Mar 6 with map
Web version: Easy 4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Meet at 1:30PM at parking lot. Small fee or DCR parking pass required. Rain cancels, no dogs please. Hope to see flowers in bloom. L Ted Harney (978-764-1272 evening; 4hikes@gmail.com), CL Sheila Pendleton (4hikes@gmail.com).
Difficulty: Easy
Driving Directions: I-95N, Exit 57, Route 113W, over I-95 and through the lights, 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Hoyt's Lane and follow to the end. Turn right into parking lot.
Link: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/maudslay-state-park.html

Sun, May 17, 2015. Lincoln (MA)/Concord hike to Sudbury River incl. Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change (May 3 to May 10) on Apr 6, date change to May 17 on Apr 9
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 23, 2015. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sat, May 23, 2015. Cutler Park Reservation, Needham. (hiking, walks) - approved with map Apr 9
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am. This is a 2-2½ hour ramble to explore Cutler Park, located in Dedham/Needham. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking/sturdy walking shoes. Trails are mostly dirt, with some boardwalks, flat, with some gentle hills. Moderate pace. Heavy rain cancels. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike use cell 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (Wisbach@aol.com).
Web version: Meet at 10:00am. This will be a 2-2½ hour ramble to explore Cutler Park, located in Dedham/Needham. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking/sturdy walking shoes. Trails are mostly dirt, with some boardwalks, flat, with some gentle hills. Moderate pace. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Lisa if uncertain. Driving from Route 95: Take Exit 19A off Route 95. At the first set of lights, make a right onto Second Ave. At the end of Second Ave., make a right onto Fourth Ave. At the end of Fourth Ave., make a right onto Kendrick St. Look for the reservation sign on the left side of the street, before the PTC office building. Park in the lot with the sign. By Public Transportation: Take the Needham Heights Commuter Rail form South Station. Leave the train at the Needham Heights station. Cross Highland Ave and travel down West St. Cross Hunnewell and Webster Streets. West St. becomes High St. Continue on High St. and it will become Greendale Ave. Follow Greendale Ave. to the blinking yellow light. Take the left fork onto Kendrick St. and follow over the highway. Cutler Park will be on the right, after the PTC office building. Total distance from the Needham Heights station is about 1¼ mile. No registration needed, but if you have questions, contact one of the leaders. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm; day of hike use cell 781-296-4487), CL Mary Wisbach (Wisbach@aol.com).

Sun, May 24, 2015. Cranberry Bog, Chelmsford & Carlisle State Park. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map, date change Mar 19,20
Outdoors version: 8 mile loop hike around Chelmsford Cranberry Bog & through portions of Carlisle State Park, 9:15am-2:30pm. Meet at Cranberry Bog parking off Curve St., Carlisle, MA. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 8mi. loop hike around Chelmsford Cranberry Bog & through portions of Carlisle SP, 9:15am-2:30pm. Meet at Cranberry Bog parking off Curve St., Carlisle, MA. From traffic circle, center Carlisle, MA on Rte. 225 take Lowell St. north 1.8mi., left Curve St. 1mi. to parking on right. The bog section is relatively flat, some trails connecting with and adjacent to the main SP are quite rocky, hilly and may be wet, so boots recommended. Rain cancels. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143 until 9pm; trailmark@verizon.net).

Mon, May 25, 2015. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved May 20 with map
Web version: 5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. I-95/Route 128 to Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Route 1, Walnut Street exit, 2 miles. Turn left on Pennybrook Road to Western Gate parking lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, May 30, 2015. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 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.

Sat, May 30, 2015. Blue Hills/Cunningham Park/Quincy Quarries, Quincy/Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 25 with map
Fast-paced 9-mi. hike connecting three scenic areas, 9:30am-2:15pm. Bring lunch, water. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit 8 in Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte. 93/128 exit 6 in Braintree, go N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T sta. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 31, 2015. Lincoln Conservation Land hike via Flint (Sandy) Pond and old Wheeler farm area, Lincoln. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map, cancelled May 18
Outdoors version: 10mi. (less if >70deg) Meet at 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Rd. 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 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 31, 2015. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 5mi. 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: 5 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 reg.; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm).

Sun, May 31, 2015. Gifts of the Glaciers, Part 1 - Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Web version: This hike is part of Groton's day-long Connecting Communities event. See the flyer for details. We will explore glacial features in the Town Forest, then hike back to Town Hall in time for the keynote presentation. Moderate pace for a reasonably fit person. We will meet and spot cars at the end of Station Ave (42.6067N 71.5730W), then carpool to the trail head. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014, olin@embedinc.com); CL James Luenig.
Links: http://grotontrails.org/events/gifts-of-the-glaciers-may-31-2015.pdf

Sun, May 31, 2015. Gifts of the Glaciers, Part 2 - Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Web version: This hike is part of Groton's day-long Connecting Communities event. See the flyer for details. We will hike thru Groton's "Swarm of Drumlins" featured in the keynote presentation, take in the view from the tops of Gibbet and Chestnut Hills, both drumlins, and see beaver ponds and pretty woods. Meet at Williams Barn (42.6265N 71.5610W). A bus will take us to the trail head and the hike will return us to Williams Barn. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014, olin@embedinc.com); CL James Luenig.
Links: http://grotontrails.org/events/gifts-of-the-glaciers-may-31-2015.pdf

Sun, May 31, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved May 20 with map
Web version: Sheepfold Pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9:00am-2:00pm. 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).

Sat, June 6, 2015. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map, date changed (May 30 --> June 6 on Apr 26
Web version: 6.5-mile hike, rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views. Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
Web version: 5-mile hike, 10:00am-12:15pm on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails featuring open water and marshland. From Rte. 27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2 mi., take sharp right to Hawks Ave. across the tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. GeoCode N 42 01 49.1 W 70 51 32.3. Bring water and snack. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn, MA. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. Parking limited, arrive early. 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. 12:30-3:30pm. From Rte 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte. 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. These walks are sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). They are free of charge for AMC members and cost $1 for non-members. No dogs, please. Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon - Habitat, The New England Wild Flower Society, the Winchester Public Schools, the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the Appalachian Mountain Club and other organizations. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Boxford State Forest. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Web version: Meet at 1:00pm. Easy terrain, moderate pace, about 2 hours. Kids and dogs welcome. Take route 114 in North Andover to Sharpners Pond Rd. (almost at Middleton line), turn east and go to parking area at other end. Joint listing w/Family Outings. L Stephen Davis (sadmd1@verizon.net).

Sun, June 7, 2015. Breakheart Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 31 with map
Mod to stren. approx. 5-mi hike over many hills & rough terrain, 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, 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 Rte. 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (Nelsonnec1@aol.com; 617-548-8579, 11am-1pm).

Sat, June 13, 2015. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map
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 14, 2015. Surrenden Farms and beyond, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 20 with map
Web version: 1:00pm. We will start in the open field habit of this showcase conservation area, then experience upland woods, wetlands, and walk along the bank of the scenic Nashua River. About 2 hours. Meet at the trailhead by the kiosk on Shirley Rd, 42.5866N 71.5947W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014), CL Jim Luenig.

Thurs, June 18, 2015. West Cambridge, MA. (walks) - approved May 10 with map
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 (george65m5@hotmail.com).

Sat, June 20, 2015. Wright Forest, Walden Woods, and Emerson's Cliff, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: Brisk 6-mile hike/snowshoe including ponds, views, some steep trails. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 6-mile hike including ponds, views, some steep trails. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From Rte. 2, take Rte. 126 North 0.6 mile. Park on R behind Concord Courthouse. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 20, 2015. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 10 with map [Note: The date was changed from the 21st to the 20th due to weather forecast.]
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8(Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, June 22, 2015. Edible Wild Plant Walk in Lincoln. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 27 with map
Outdoors version: 6:00-8:00pm. A ramble with expert forager Russ Cohen around the edges of Blue Heron Organic farm in Lincoln and into the adjacent woodlands to learn about the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489; eatwild@rcn.com).
Web version: 6:00-8:00pm. A ramble with expert forager Russ Cohen around the edges of Blue Heron Organic farm in Lincoln and into the adjacent woodlands to learn about the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. This walk will go rain or shine, although we will cancel it if at 6PM the weather is truly dreadful. Blue Heron Organic Farm, Route 117. You are encouraged to ride your bike or carpool as the parking is somewhat limited at Blue Heron Farm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489).
Link: Blue Heron Organic Farm http://www.blueheronfarmlincoln.com/test2/index.html

Wed, June 24, 2015. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved May 20 with map
Web version: 2 hour walk, some history, good harbor views. Option for harborside outdoor sunset dinner/drinks at Australian bistro ~8:00pm. Meet at 6:00pm at Blue Line Airport T stop (Bremen Street side), parking available, approx. 268 Bremen Street on GPS. Same afternoon cell: 857-600-8295. L Joel Snider (jspapacito@msn.com).

Fri, June 26, 2015. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved June 21 with map
Moderate-paced 4-mi walk including water views and old homes. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet by park across from now-closed Papagayo in City Square. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 27, 2015. Boston's Back Bay Fens. Rose Garden, Victory Garden, museums, and cultural institutions. (walks, N) - approved Mar 10 with map, cancelled June 22
Outdoors version: From 10:00am - 1:30pm. Meet at corner of Huntington Ave. & Museum Rd. (Museum stop on Green Line "E"). Bring lunch & water. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm, 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. No dogs. New members welcome. Heavy rain cancels. L. Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, June 27, 2015. Great Meadows/Whipple Hill, Lexington. (walks, hiking) - approved June 22 with map
Moderate 5-mi. hike including spectacular views from remote areas, 9:30am-12:30pm. Bring snack & water. From Route 2 WEST from Boston, take Exit 56, Route 4/225 toward Lexington. Go 3/4 mile to rotary, then left onto Massachusetts Ave. and immediate right into driveway of Waldorf School. From Route 2 EAST, take Exit 55 Pleasant Street, Lexington. At end of ramp, take left onto Pleasant St. After 1/3 mile, bear left to stay on Pleasant St. Go 1/2 mile to rotary, then left onto Massachusetts Ave. and immediate right into driveway of Waldorf School. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 28, 2015. Andres Institute of Art, Brookline, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map, cancelled June 27 due to weather
Web version: Explore trails through 140-acre hilltop international sculpture garden – largest in NE, w/views, constantly changing exhibits and interesting finds. Note, some steep sections & rough terrain. 9:40am-2:00pm. Take Rte. 2 W 20 mi. past Concord, MA rotary. R on Rte. 13N 15 mi., L Andres driveway (2.5 mi. N MA/NH state line). 100 yds to pkg. lot on R. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Link: Andres info, trail map and directions go to www.andresinstitute.org.

Sun, June 28, 2015. Mt. Auburn Cemetery. (walks) - approved May 31with map
[Rte. 16 (Mt. Auburn St.) on Cambridge/Watertown line]. 2.5 hr. walk exploring its beauty and history. Theme: Beliefs and Symbols. Meet at side of Story Chapel (about 100 feet beyond the main entrance) at 1:00pm. Cars should not be parked on roads with solid or broken green lines on them. No food allowed. T accessible - both the #73 and #71 buses stop nearby. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).

Sat, July 4, 2015. Worlds End Reservation. (walks) - approved Mar 10 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. $6.00 per person fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Avoid Rte.228 due to holiday event road closures. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 7/3. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sat, July 4, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Boston, MA. (walks, hiking) - approved June 14 with map
10-mi. walk incl. Arnold Arboretum, Emerald Necklace, SW Corridor Park, Boston Harborwalk, Freedom Trail, 12:30-5:15pm. Many shorter options. Optional extension over new pedestrian bridge to North Point Park in Cambridge. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. Bring snacks. Meet at Forest Hills T by exit turnstiles. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com); CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sun, July 5, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (walks, hiking) - approved June 14 with map
6-mi. shady hike w/lunch on peninsula cooled by 340 acre Spot Pond, 10:15am-2pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet on Washington Street side of Oak Grove T station. I-93 Exit 32, Medford, head east on Route 60 for 1.2 miles, then turn left on Highland Avenue and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Glenwood Street and go 0.6 miles, then turn left on Washington Street and go 0.1 miles, then turn right into T station lot, or park on street. Call L if severe weather. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com); CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Sun, July 5, 2015. Mt. Wachusett (2006'), Princeton. (walks, hiking) - approved June 23 with map
Climb the highest mountain in eastern Massachusetts. Moderate 5-mile loop at an easy pace with good views and goldfish at the top. Meet for carpool 9:30am at Lincoln RR station, or call L for directions to trail head. Bring lunch, water and appropriate clothing and footwear for conditions. (It can sometimes be windy and cool at the summit, even on warm days.) 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. Non-AMC members $1. Registration not required, but call L with any questions. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11pm).

Fri, July 10, 2015. Blue Hills, Milton. (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map
Brisk 4-mi. after-work hike including possible sunset view, blueberry picking, 6:30-8:45pm. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. No reg. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 11, 2015. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved June 15 with map
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).

Sat, July 11, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (walks, hiking) - approved July 5 with map
Difficult 6-mile hike on steep terrain with spectacular views, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water and hiking boots. Meet at DCR Flynn Rink on Woodland Road. From Route 93, exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Route 28) north 0.5 miles; right on Elm Street, 0.5mi.; left at rotary; left at rink. Bus 99 from Wellington T station. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 12, 2015. Cambridge to East Boston Walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Apr 9 with map
Outdoors version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm; redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: 13 mi. Explore Northpoint Park, historic sites in Charlestown, and East Boston Greenway. Return via T. Shorter options available. Lunch enroute. Meet 9:00am at inbound Red Line Kendall Sq. T station in front of Marriott Hotel. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9pm).

Sun, July 19, 2015. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved June 9 with map
6-mi. lollipop route along picturesque stream past waterfalls, cascades, along ledges & hilly forest terrain, 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH go W on Rte. 101A toward Milford 7 mi., L onto Rte. 101 W ramp toward Wilton, NH 5 mi., continue N thru light (cross Rte. 101A) over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8 mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5 mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, July 25, 2015. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (walks) - approved June 15 with map
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).

Sun, July 26, 2015. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk in the Bellevue Pond area focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history of summer wildflowers and fruits. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rte. 93 to Exit 33. At rotary, go right onto South Border Rd/Winchester and continue a couple of hundred yards to Bellevue Pond Parking Lot on right (opposite #68 South Border Rd, Medford). Parking limited/arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Aug 1, 2015. Manchester-Essex Conservation Area, Manchester, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through forest up to the top of Millstone Hill focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rte 128 north to Exit 15 (School Street). Left on School street. 1/2 mile to dirt parking lot on left just before Manchester-Essex town line. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Aug 8, 2015. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Outdoors version: 4 mi. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/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. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/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).

Sun, Aug 16, 2015. Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery & North Bridge, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved June 23 with map
Outdoors version: See water lotus in bloom, authors' graves and other Concord wonders on slow-paced, 5 mile ramble. Meet 10:00am. From Concord center take Monument Street 0.5 miles to North Bridge parking area on right. Bring lunch, water and sturdy rambling shoes. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm), Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).
Web version: See water lotus in bloom, authors' graves and other Concord wonders on slow-paced, 5 mile ramble. Meet 10:00am. From Concord center take Monument Street 0.5 miles to North Bridge parking area on right. Bring lunch, water and sturdy rambling shoes. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647, before 11pm), Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sat, Aug 22, 2015. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rte. 2 to Exit 42 (Rte 27/Main St, Acton). Follow Rte 27 north for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Parking lot on left just past small meadow. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Aug 23, 2015. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved June 9 with map
A 7 mile quiet, hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm through varied woodlands on well maintained trails. Meet by Peabody Mill Environmental Center, Brook Rd, Amherst, NH. From Nashua, NH, Rte. 3 exit 7, 101A W to junction 101 E (7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. Turn left after 5.7mi on Horace Greeley Rd, left again 0.4mi on Brook Rd. Go 1.4mi to pkg at dead end. No advance reservation required. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Mon, Sept 7, 2015. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mi. walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3 exit 14, take Rte.228N 6.5mi., L on Rte.3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. $6.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5 mile walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228N 6.5 mi., L on Rte. 3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5 mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. $6.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sun, Sept 13, 2015. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn, MA. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 7 with map
Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. From Rte. 95/128 Exit 33A take Rte. 3 South for 3 miles. Left on Pond St. 0.8 miles to parking lot on left. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

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