May-June 2017 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:40 PM

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Wed, May 3, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 18 with map and image
5 mile walk, 10:30am-1:30pm. 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 6, 2017. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (walks, birdwatching, hiking) - approved Apr 23 with map and image
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 6, 2017. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map and image
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).

Sun, May 7, 2017. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (walks, hiking) - approved Mar 21 with map and image
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.

Fri, May 12, 2017. Beacon Hill/North End/Downtown Boston. (walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
Leisurely 5-mi walk including historic streets, secret alleyways, and a visit to the Boston Public Market. 6:30-9:15pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 13, 2017. Arlington's Great Meadows, Lexington. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved Mar 26 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of spring wild flowers and other cool plants. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Playground behind and to the right of The Waldorf School, 739 Mass Ave, Lexington. NOTE WELL - PARKING: Please park along Mass Ave in Lexington in the vicinity of the Waldorf School (739 Mass. Ave.). PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WALDORF SCHOOL PARKING LOT OR THE FOLLEN CHURCH PARKING LOT. After you park, walk down the driveway on the right side of The Waldorf School to the playing fields and turn right. We will meet off to the side of the playground and basketball court. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, May 13, 2017. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 7 with map and image
Scenic, moderate 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:15am-1:45pm. 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 14, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. From Rte. 95/128 take Walnut St. exit, 4mi. From Rte.1, take Walnut St. exit, 2mi. Make L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg. lot. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Fri, May 19, 2017. Horn Pond and Rag Rock/Mount Mianomo, Woburn. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map and image
Moderate 5-mile hike including water views and a sunset from the top of a "mountain" with sweeping vistas, 6:30pm-9:00pm. Bring dinner. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 1 mi. PAST MAIN PARKING LOT then L on Arlington Road, L on Sturgis St. at northern end of Horn Pond, drive 2 blocks and park along Sturgis. Meet at Water St. intersection (coordinates 42.473620, -71.159714). Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 20, 2017. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. (Birdwatching, hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
7:30am-10:30am. Bird Walk for 3 miles through the Fowl Meadow and along the Neponset River. Learn to bird by spotting, listening for, and identifying 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, May 20, 2017. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map and image
10 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).

Sat, May 20, 2017. Parks & Greenways, Belmont. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
6-mi. mostly wooded hike incl. Beaver Brook Reservation, 10:00am-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. Ls Mike Stadelmaier (hikeinfo@yahoo.com; 770-377-8896), Robert Winters.

Sun, May 21, 2017. Cox, Walker, and beyond, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map
1:00pm start. We will hike thru the Cox and Walker conservation parcels and beyond, including historic Williams Barn, and possibly bag a 500 footer. Along the way we'll see a number of beaver ponds, upland forest, and maybe some open vistas. From town center, take Chicopee Row, left on Watson Way, continue past end to Brown Lane. Meet at the end of Brown Lane (42.6375N 71.5505W). L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sat, May 27, 2017. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 1 with map and image
10:00am-3:00pm. 7-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 27, 2017. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill. 73rd season. Bring lunch and water. We will spot cars before the hike. I-95S to Route 295S Exit 11 in Cumberland, RI, then Route 114N for 3.7 miles to Diamond Hill State Park on the right opposite the Ice Cream Machine. Heavy rain cancels. Email Jim if uncertain. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, May 27, 2017. Hough's Neck, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map (no image)
Unusual, fast-paced 9-mile hike mostly along proposed Sea to Summit Greenway, including salt marshes, a long path along a dike, hidden ocean beaches, and a former Boston Harbor island, all with spectacular views, 9:30pm-1:30pm. Bring hiking boots/sturdy sneakers, lunch/snack & water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8 mi., L onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into lot. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 28, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Sheepfold Pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Rte. 93 S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. At next stop sign go R. At first set of lights turn R onto Rte. 28. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte. 93 N to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the L. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sun, May 28, 2017. Horse Hill Nature Preserve, Merrimac, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 18 with map (no image)
A 6 mi. forest hike over two prominent hills on well maintained trails Some ledges and steep ascents. 9:30am-2:00pm. This area is approx 14mi north of the NH/MA border. Head north on Rte. 3 toward Nashua, NH. and at the state line continue on the Everett Tpk. Take Exit 11, turn left onto Continental Blvd and then right at the first cross street onto Amherst Rd. Parking on left just under 3 mi. GPS address is 184 Amherst Rd, Merrimac, NH. L Mark Levine.

Mon, May 29, 2017. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Jan 16 with map and image [Rescheduled from May 14]
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 3, 2017. Celebrate National Trails Day With a Hike in Georgetown-Rowley State Forest. - (hiking, walks) - approved May 19 with map and image
Let's Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike in GEORGETOWN-ROWLEY STATE FOREST located in Georgetown/Rowley MA. Meet at 1:00PM. We'll explore this state forest that's over 1,100 acres. There will be great views from the new bridge that spans a beaver dam and the Mill River. We'll hike along woodland forest trails exploring signs of spring. From I-95 take exit 53A (Rte. 97 east) towards Topsfield, after exiting ramp take immediate left onto Rowley Road, follow ~1.1 miles to pkg. area on left-side of road. L Richard Lombard (978-394-9619; rllombard2@gmail.com).

Sat, June 3, 2017. Neponset River Greenway/Mattapan Sq/Milton Hill. - (hiking, walks) - approved May 29 with map and image
7.5-mile walk along Neponset River to Mattapan Square on newly opened stretch of Neponset Greenway then to Hutchinson Field in Milton, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch and water. 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, June 4, 2017. Northeast Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 21 with map, date changed from 6/11 to 6/4 on 3/29
1:00pm start. Explore a large protected area across the Groton/Tyngsboro line. There will be varied ecology from beaver ponds to meadows to upland forest. Additional interests include a physics demonstartion and an old quarry. From Route 40, N on Cow Pond Brook Rd. Meet at the end of Cow Pond Brook Road in Groton (42.6249N 71.5026W). L Olin Lathrop, (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).

Sun, June 4, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Fri, June 9, 2017. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks) - approved June 5 with map and image
Leisurely 4-mi. sunset 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 10, 2017. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Moderate 6-mi. hike including Burrill Hill, Mount Gilead, and the "other" Walden Pond with great views throughout, 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. (NOTE: This starts at the Northern Lynn Woods entrance, not at Pennybrook Road.) No dogs. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 11, 2017. Greenwood Park, Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 22 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.

Sat, June 17, 2017. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 with map (no image)
9am-5pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Moose Hill 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, June 17, 2017. Newton Aqueducts walk. (hiking, walks) - approved May 6 with map and image
9:30am-2:00pm. 8 miles, generally smooth and flat terrain, with one steep section at Hemlock Gorge (individuals can skip this if they want to). Meet in Newton Centre, at the corner of Centre Street and Tyler Terrace. Park on Tyler Terrace or a nearby street or take the T (Green Line D/Riverside) and get off at the Newton Centre stop. Meeting place is about 1/4 mile away. Bring water, lunch, snacks, bug repellent. No children or dogs. Heavy rain cancels. If uncertain, contact Lisa. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747; lfleisch2@gmail.com), CL Jim Hammond.

Sat, June 17, 2017. Walk with Thoreau along the Middlesex Canal, Billerica. (hiking, walks) - approved May 26 with map and image
Join a guided walk to explore extant portions of the Historic Middlesex Canal, reading passages from Henry David Thoreau describing the towpath, from the 'Billerica Falls to Middlesex Village' in his 'A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers'. It is a three hour easy walk. Knee high boots recommended if extending the walk beyond a flooded 30 yard section. Focus: Camaraderie and local history. Meet at the gazebo at the falls. This walk is one of many RiverFest events. Registration required. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, June 17, 2017. Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks) - approved June 4 with map (no image) - cancelled, injured Leader
View museums and cultural institution; explore the Rose Garden and Victory Gardens. From 10:00am-2:00pm. 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 7-9 pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sun, June 18, 2017. 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).

Sun, June 18, 2017. Massabesic Audubon Center, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 18 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. 40 mi., exit 7 (N.H.), Rte. 101 E. towards seacoast 1 mi. 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).

Sat, June 24, 2017. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved June 19 with map and image
Moderate and very scenic 7-mi. hike that features 10 special "points of interest" including overlooks, streams, ponds, and cliffs, 9:30am-2:15pm. Bring lunch, 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, July 1, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved May 22 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.

Sat, July 1, 2017. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved June 25 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).

Tues, July 4, 2017. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 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).

Thurs, July 6, 2017. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved June 29 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.

Sun, July 9, 2017. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 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).

Sun, July 16, 2017. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
Sheepfold pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch, H2O, snacks. Rte. 93 S to exit 35. At stop sign, go L under highway. At next stop sign go R. At first set of lights turn R onto Rte. 28. Turn R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte. 93 N to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the L. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Sat, Aug 5, 2017. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 3 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 6, 2017. Beaver Brook Assoc., Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 with map (no image)
8-9mi. over varied terrain w/pond & brook views, beaver lodges, waterfowl & "French meadow", 9:30am-3:00pm. Minor rock scramble & mystery cave home to a common animal. Bring lunch, boots. From Rte. 3 exit 6 in Nashua, take Rte. 130 W 5.8 mi. to light in Hollis Ctr., continue 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side of Rte. 130. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Mon, Sept 4, 2017. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 3 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).

Thurs, Nov 23, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon, Dec 25, 2017. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

Mon. Jan 1. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 30 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).

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