This list has been superceded by the July-August 2016 list.

May-June 2016 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:20 AM

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

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Sun, May 1, 2016. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner to Crocker Pond. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at Crocker Pond Conservation Area on Myrtle St. (off Rt 1). Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC $1. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 7, 2016. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
Scenic, moderate 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 8, 2016. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image
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).

Sun, May 8, 2016. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 4 with map and image - cancelled April 11
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 32 merge on Rte. 3N for 1.5 mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte. 62) toward Bedford for 0.6 mi., turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi. at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, May 8, 2016. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 31 with map and image
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).

Wed, May 11, 2016. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 29 with map and image
5 mile walk, 10:30am-1:30am. 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).

Sat, May 14, 2016. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
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. 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 15, 2016. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 27 with map
1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, heron rookerie, a true bog, and more. About 2 hours, moderate pace. No Dogs. Meet at the Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area off of Robin Hill Rd in Groton, 42.5811N 71.5311W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sun, May 15, 2016. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. 9:00am-12:00pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. The Acton Arboretum is opposite #7 Taylor Rd. (Note - sign faces opposite direction). Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. 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).

Mon, May 16, 2016. Fairhaven Bay & Cliffs, Mt. Misery, Concord. (hikes) - approved May 9 with map (no image)
8:00am-11:00am. Fast paced 6.5 mile eclectic and scenic hike with occasional elevation bumps. Meet in parking area (~ 600) Sudbury Rd, Concord, MA, approximately half way between Sudbury River bridge and Sudbury Rd./Route 2 traffic lights. Parking lot is only 100 yards in towards the wooded side of the road (opposite the open field side) and is a bit difficult to see from the road. Info at https://sites.google.com/site/fairhavenhike. L Jack Mroczkowski (781-862-1019).

Fri, May 20, 2016. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved May 16 with map (no image)
Moderate 5-mi. walk including water views and old homes. 6:30-8:45pm. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 21, 2016. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks, C,F,N) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
7:00am-10:30am. Beginner's bird walk 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 21, 2016. Horn Pond Mountain and Rag Rock/Mount Mianomo, Woburn. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
Difficult, steep 7-mile hike including water views, two "mountains" with sweeping vistas, 10:00pm-1:30pm. Bring lunch. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 0.8 mi. to pkg. lot on L. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 22, 2016. Lincoln (MA)/Concord hike to Sudbury River incl. Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
10 mi. [60+ 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. Heavy rain cancels. Call L if in doubt. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
N.B. All participants should be prepared to do the maximum distance (time) [unless otherwise notified] but all activities by this L are subject to reduced distance/time due to the L's energy level on that particular day! If the L decides to do the entire distance, we probably will take a full 45 minute break at Walden Pond,especially if it's a warm day and a swim is possible. And that's iffy too!

Wed, May 25, 2016. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 10:30am-1:30pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, May 28, 2016. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
10:00am-3:30pm. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 28, 2016. Warner Trail, Sharon. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 12 with map (no image)
9am-5pm. 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. Turn onto High Rock Rd (paved woods road) 100 yds S of MOM South Motorcycles, 1000 Washington St (Rt 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 28, 2016. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (walks, hiking) - approved May 16 with map and image
10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the Visitors Center. Join us for a walk in this convenient (Natick on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children or dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Call Lisa if uncertain (781-296-4487 day of hike). Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747, before 9pm, day of hike 781-296-4487).
Driving directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions

Sun, May 29, 2016. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. (walks) - approved May 23 with map and image
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.

Mon, May 30, 2016. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
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).

Sat, June 4, 2016. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (hiking, walks, C,F,N) - approved Jan 10 with map and image
8:00am-11:30am. Bird Walk for 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. 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. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, June 4, 2016. Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservation, Medfield, MA. (hiking) - approved May 30 with map
Fast-paced 7-mile hike along part of Bay Circuit Trail with sweeping views from Noon Hill summit along with riverside views along Charles River. 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. From Rte. 128/95, exit 16, take Rte. 109 W 7.5 mi., pass junction with Rte. 27 & take next left onto Causeway St. for 1.5 mi., then left on Noon Hill Rd. 0.3 mi to parking on right. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 5, 2016. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (walks, Instruction) - approved Mar 30 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00noon. 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. The parking area is opposite #48 Lake Ave, Woburn. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. 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 5, 2016. Beaver Brook, Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 18 with map
Meet at 1:30pm at the Maple Hill Farm Nature Center (117 Ridge Rd., Hollis, NH) in front of red yurt. This will be about a 2 hour hike, as part of the hike we will hike along Beaver Brook Trail, then over the Nichols Trail for a beautiful view from the top. We will then hike back down to the Eastman Trail, for views of Beaver houses and dams. This hike will be on varied terrain. Please be sure to bring tick protection, water and snacks. Rain cancels. L Judi Barthakur (barthakur@comcast.net; 603-886-8931 (h), 603-440-4924 (c)).
Driving directions: From South on NH Route 3: Head north on NH Route 3. Take Exit 6, then turn left onto Broad Street/Route 130. Drive approximately 6 miles. Bear right at the fork and travel to the set of lights in Hollis. Turn left at the lights onto Route 122 South. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn right onto Ridge Road. The Brown Lane Barn entrance is approximately .7 miles on the right. Continue .25 miles on Ridge Road to reach the Maple Hill Farm (117 Ridge Road). The Beaver Brook office is in this building.

Sat, June 11, 2016. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking) - approved May 31 with map and image
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, June 12, 2016. Greenwood Park, Stoneham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 23 with map and image
Easy 2 hr. walk in Middlesex Fells. Meet at 2pm at Greenwood Park (across from Stone Zoo). Take Rte. 93 to exit 34. Go N on Rte. 28 to South St., right to park. Bring water and snack. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sun, June 12, 2016. General Field, Groton. - Olin submitted a report, but I have no record of ever scheduling this hike.
1:00-2:50pm. Started in parking area at top of General Field. South down the field, west past the mare barn, west to Shirley Rd, north a long the road for a short distance, west into Surrenden Farms at the kiosk, followed the fence along to the right, into the woods and back out at the end of Joy Lane, then back to starting point along the road. L Olin Lathrop.

Sat, June 18, 2016. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking) - approved May 23 with map and image
Easy walk in open woods. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at Wedgmere Station (Lowell line). I-93 to the Mystic Valley Parkway. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484, betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sat, June 18, 2016. Blue Hills "Peak Bagging" Hike, Blue Hills Reservation, Canton, MA. (hiking) - approved June 13 with map and image
Fast-paced, difficult 7-mi. hike to Buck, Tucker, Hancock, and Hemenway hills with spectacular views throughout, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles, & sturdy footwear. Not for beginners. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 19, 2016. Massabesic Audubon Center, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 4 with map and image
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 19, 2016. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image
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).

Tues, June 21, 2016. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks) - approved June 13 with map and image
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. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 25, 2016. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (Hiking, walks) - approved June 20 with map and image
Morning hike with ponds and views. 9:00am-noon. Bring snack/water. From Needham Center take Chestnut St. for 1.5mi. to end. Bear R on Dedham St.& go 1.5mi. to pkg. lot on L at tennis courts. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members, $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sat, June 25, 2016. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved June 20 with map and image
9.5 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 26, 2016. North Pack Monadnock (2276'), Greenfield, NH. - never entered - Jerry never provided a starting time or location
We will do a loop on Ted's and Carolyn's and the Cliff Trails. There are many outstanding views along the way. 5.9 miles, with 1350' elevation gain. Moderate. Ls Jerry Yos (781-935-4647) and Peter Hope (603-863-6456).

Thurs, June 30, 2016. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved June 19 with map
2 hour walk, some history, good harbor views. Option for harborside picnic table dinner at KO 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.

Sat, July 2, 2016. Belmont Woodlands. (walks, hiking) - approved June 27 with map (no image)
Brisk, scenic 7-mi. hike including Wellington Hill, Highland Meadow, Weeks Pond, Beaver Brook, and Rock Meadow. 9:45am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. From Rte. 128 (I-95), take Exit 28A/Trapelo Rd 3.4 miles E to 3rd set of lights, turn right onto Waverly Oaks Rd., immediate left into pkg. lot. Bus 73 (Harvard T) to end, walk 0.3 mi. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, July 3, 2016. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved June 19 with map and image
Approx. 5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. From I-95/Rte. 128 take Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Rte. 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).

Mon, July 4, 2016. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
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 9, 2016. Hike Beautiful Billerica - Summer Special! (walks, hiking, photography, Conservation) - approved June 19 with map and image
10:00am-12:30pm. Easy 5 mile walk on lovely wooded trails, including Middlesex Turnpike remains from the 1800s. From the Billerica Rangeway Town Forest to the Chelmsford Russel Mill Town Forest. Although I prefer winter walks, this may be the last time to enjoy this emerald connection. After construction of 400 apartments this area will never look the same again. Bring plenty of hydration and bug spray; sturdy footwear and tuck pants in socks. Park along Rangeway Road, just east of the Rte 3 bridge / overpass. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, July 9, 2016. Squantum Point Park to Pope John Paul 2 Park, Quincy/Dorchester. (hiking, walks) - approved July 4 with map and image
7-mile walk from Squantum Point Park, along Quincy Riverwalk, across bridge to Boston Harborwalk to Pope John Paul 2 Park, 9:30am-12:45 pm. Bring snack & water. Take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and bear left on East Squantum Street. Turn left and take Victory Road Marina Bay, take left on Haul Rd into the Squantum Point parking lot. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, July 10, 2016. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (walks, hiking) - approved June 19 with map and image
Mod-stren. approx. 5-mi. hike, hills/rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring snacks/lunch/water. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rte. 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, July 17, 2016. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map (no image)
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 32 merge on Rte. 3N for 1.5 mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte. 62) toward Bedford for 0.6 mi., turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi. at dead end. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, July 17, 2016. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 3 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond looking for mid-summer wildflowers and fruits. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. No dogs; $1 for non-members. Heavy rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon, The New England Wild Flower Society, The Winchester Public Schools, and The Friends of the Middlesex Fells as well as the AMC.

Mon, July 25, 2016. Edible Wild Plant Walk in Lincoln. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 3 with map
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. Pending favorable weather conditions, several edible mushroom species may be encountered as well. L Russ Cohen (781-646-7489).
Link: Blue Heron Organic Farm http://www.blueheronfarmlincoln.com/test2/index.html

Sun, July 31, 2016. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved June 19 with map and image
Approx. 5 miles, Leader's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. From I-95/Rte. 128 take Walnut Street exit, 4 miles. From Rte. 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, Aug 6, 2016. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
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).

Sun, Aug 14, 2016. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (walks, hiking) - approved June 19 with map and image
Mod-stren. approx. 5-mi. hike, hills/rough terrain, 9:00am-2:00pm. Bring snacks/lunch/water. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From Rte. 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Ave. E 2.5 mi. (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St., L on Hemlock St. to end. Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Aug 27, 2016. Rock Meadow Conservation Land, Belmont. (Instruction, walks) - approved June 3 with map
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to enjoy nature in summer. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. No dogs; $1 for non-members. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Boot Boutwell is a freelance itinerant naturalist who teaches and leads nature walks for Mass Audubon, The New England Wild Flower Society, The Winchester Public Schools, and The Friends of the Middlesex Fells as well as the AMC.
Directions:
From the East - Take Rte. 2 westbound and get off at Exit 56 (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At the fork in the ramp, bear right (Rte 4/225, Lexington/Bedford). At stop sign at end of ramp, turn left on Winter St. and follow directions From Winter St below.
From the West - Take Rte. 2 Eastbound and get off at Exit 56 (Winter St/Waverly). At end of ramp, take right onto Winter St and follow directions From Winter St. below.
From Winter St. - Follow Winter St. for about one mile to its end and take a left onto Concord Ave. In 1/10th mile bear right onto Mill St. In 1/10th mile take first right down a hill into Rock Meadow parking lot. It comes just after 295 Mill St on the opposite side of the road. It comes on you quickly and is easy to miss. ARRIVE EARLY. PARKING LIMITED. Steady rain cancels.

Mon, Sept 5, 2016. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved June 20 with map and image
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).

Sun, Sept 17, 2016. Purgatory Falls, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
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).

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