May-June 2018 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Sunday, July 1, 2018 7:02 PM

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Sun, May 6, 2018. Hale Reservation, Westwood. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 12 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 11, 2018. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved May 8 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, old homes, and new parts of the Harborwalk. 6:30-9:15pm. Bring snack/dinner and water. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 12, 2018. Warner Trail, Wrentham. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 17 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 12, 2018. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 11 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest and ocean panoramas. Walking along the ocean beach, caressed by soothing waves, feels really groovy. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman’s Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, May 12, 2018. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved May 8 with map and image [cancelled - rain]
Scenic, moderate 5-mi. walk with many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 9:45am-1:15pm. 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 13, 2018. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 with map and image
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. 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. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels. Bring traction devices for boots. L Beth Mosias.

Fri, May 18, 2018. Harborwalk Walk in the Seaport District and Fort Point, Boston. (walks) - approved May 16 with map and image
Moderate-paced 5-mi. walk on waterside walkways of Boston/South Boston including new parklands and spectacular views throughout, 6:30-9:15pm. Meet just inside the main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, May 19, 2018. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Quincy. (Birdwatching, hiking, walks) - approved May 8 with map and image
7:30am-11:00am. 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 19, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 13 with map and image [cancelled due to forecast of rain during scheduled time of hike]
Fast-paced 6.5-mi. hike including lesser-traveled hills, an old-growth hemlock forest, and several ponds, 11:30am-2:45pm. Bring lunch, water & sturdy footgear. Meet at Stone Zoo lot. From Rte. 93S exit 35 or Rte. 93N exit 34, follow signs to Stone Zoo. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, May 20, 2018. Beaver Brook Assoc., Hollis, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 3 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.

Sun, May 20, 2018. Rocky Hill Sanctuary and adjoining woodlands, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved Dec 31 with map and image
1:00pm. This is a great area to hike around in, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, a heron rookerie, 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 20, 2018. Grassy Pond Conservation Land, Acton. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Apr 29, Registration requirement removed May 14
Slow-paced nature walk through fields and forests to Grassy Pond and the bog boardwalk looking for spring wildflowers The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. 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. Co-listed under “Family Outings”. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. 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).

Sat, May 26, 2018. Warner Trail, Sharon. (hiking, walks) - approved Mar 17 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 26, 2018. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 8 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 26, 2018. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 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.

Sat, May 26, 2018. Let's Hike Cleveland Farm State Forest, Boxford/Rowley. (hiking, walks) - approved May 21 with map and image
1:00pm-4:00pm. We'll hike about 4 miles along a section of the Bay Circuit Trail following trails that meander along eskers that are reminders of the last glacier that covered New England. Experience a relatively deep forest populated with oak, hickory, beech, hemlock, witch hazel and white pine. Occasionally, we may moderate our pace to enjoy the natural world of this splendid forest. If that's not enough to pique your interest, how about the chance to stand in 3 towns simultaneously? L Richard Lombard.

Mon, May 28, 2018. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 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.

Fri, June 1, 2018. Historic Streets of Cambridge. (walks) - approved May 28 with map and image
Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares, Avon Hill, and Huron Village, 6:45-9:15pm. Bring snack or money for quick dinner at Asian food court. 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). Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 2, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 28 with map and image
Fast-paced 7-mi. hike including lesser-traveled hills, an old-growth hemlock forest, and several ponds, 9:45am-1:45pm. Bring lunch, water & sturdy footgear. Meet at Stone Zoo lot. From Rte. 93S exit 35 or Rte. 93N exit 34, follow signs to Stone Zoo. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 3, 2018. Trek to Town Forest, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved May 20 with map (no image)
1:00pm. Join us for a Traverse from a beautiful beaver pond, along a pretty trail past meadows, farm fields, thru woods, and into the Town Forest. Meet at the entrance to the Town Forest at 42.5973N 71.6052W. We will leave some cars, car pool to the start, and hike back. About 2 1/2 to 3 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, June 9, 2018. Wellesley Wander. (hiking, walks) - approved June 3 with map and image
6-mile loop trail including Wellesley College campus, Lake Waban, Charles River, brooks and aqueducts. 9:45am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet outside of Davis parking facility. Route 135W from Wellesley Center, drive approximately a mile on Route 135, then turn left into the main entrance of the College (College Road) and turn immediately to the right into Davis parking facility (free). Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, June 10, 2018. Broadmoor Mass Audubon walk, Natick. (hiking, walks) - approved June 3 with map and image
4pm-6pm. Meet at the Visitors Center. Finish your weekend with a lovely walk in this convenient (on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. No children under 10 or dogs. Severe weather cancels. Call Lisa if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. L Lisa Fleischman (localwalks@amcboston.org; 617-244-5747 before 9pm).
Driving Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor/directions

Sun, June 10, 2018. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved June 4 with map and image
Approx. 7 mi. hike with ponds and views. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water. From Needham Center take Chestnut St. for 1.5 mi. to end. Bear right on Dedham St. & go 1.5 mi. to parking lot on left at the tennis courts in Caryl Park. Rain cancels. Henry Gardner.

Sat, June 16, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 11 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, June 16, 2018. Walk with Thoreau in Billerica. (walks) - approved May 30 with map and image
9:45am-1:00pm. 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! Focus: Camaraderie and local history. Meet at the gazebo at the falls (across from 71 Faulkner Street, N. Billerica, MA). This walk is one of many RiverFest events. L Marlies Henderson.

Sat, June 16, 2018. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved June 11 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-3:00 pm, 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 Adams T Station Email if severe weather No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, June 17, 2018. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, hiking, walks) - approved Feb 14 with map (no image)
Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 1:00-4:00pm. 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. There is additional parking on Arlington Road on the east side of the pond. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. 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 17, 2018. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Feb 19 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.

Sat, June 23, 2018. Boston's Developing Waterfront. (walks) - approved May 30 with map and image
Moderately paced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Seaport District, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at street level at exit to Dewey Square. Bring lunch, water. Heavy rain/forecast over 90°F cancels. No dogs. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, June 23, 2018. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 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. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sat, June 23, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 with map and image
Fast-paced, challenging 6-mile hike including rocky peaks and pristine lakes, 9:30am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, water, and hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forrest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Rain cancels. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Fri, June 29, 2018. Thompson Island Sandbar Sunset Walk. (hiking, walks) - approved June 25 with map and image
Unusual 4-mile walk with spectacular views along sandbar at low tide to the southern edge of one of the Boston Harbor Islands, 6:45pm-9:00pm. Bring hiking boots, dinner/snack & water. From Boston, take Rte. 3 South to exit 12, Rte. 3A South. Once under the Rte. 3 bridge and through Neponset Circle, continue over the Neponset Bridge onto Quincy Shore Drive and take a left on East Squantum Road 1.3 miles from Neponset Circle. Continue on E Squantum Road--which becomes Dorchester Street--for just over a mile to Shoreham Street on right. Park anywhere on Shoreham Street or nearby streets in spaces that allow parking. Meet at intersection of Dorchester Street and Shoreham Street. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, June 30, 2018. Cutler Park Reservation, Needham. (hiking, walks) - approved June 3 with map and image
9am-11am. Join us for a walk in this local gem, conveniently located directly off of Route 128. As you walk the trails, you will not believe that you are so close to the highway. Highlights include Kendrick Pond, views of the Charles River, and the boardwalk crossing a marshland. Easy trails, minor ups and downs, with some roots and rocks, moderate pace. Bring water and snacks. No children under 10 or dogs. Severe weather cancels. Call Lisa if uncertain. $1 fee for those not AMC members. Directions: 84 Kendrick St, Needham, MA. L Lisa Fleischman (localwalks@amcboston.org; 617-244-5747 before 9pm).

Wed, July 4, 2018. Worlds End Reservation. (hiking, walks) - approved May 23 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 5, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 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; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Thurs, July 5, 2018. East Boston Greenway/Piers Park/Harborwalk/Marine Arts Sculpture Park. (walks) - approved June 24 with map and image
[This walk was originally scheduled for June 28 but was postponed due to rain forecast.] 5:30pm. 2 hour walk, some history, good harbor views. Option for harborside Downeast Cider Co. visit and picnic table dinner at KO Australian bistro ~8:00pm. Meet at 5:30pm at Blue Line Airport T stop (Bremen Street side), street parking available, approx. 268 Bremen Street on GPS. Same afternoon cell: 857-600-8295. Rain cancels. L Joel Snider.

Sun, July 8, 2018. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 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. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sat, July 21, 2018. (Rain Date: Sun, July 22) Walk from Revere Beach to Copley Square, Boston. (hiking, walks) - approved May 16 with map (no image)
This 12+ mile walk (with shorter options) has it all - ocean, marsh, beach, harbor, river, and ethnic, downtown neighborhoods. It starts with a visit to the annual Sand Sculpting Contest, passes through East Boston including a lunch stop, the Boston Waterfront, the edges of Charlestown and Cambridge, the Boston Esplanade and the Commonwealth Mall, ending at the Boston Marathon finish line. Enjoy a summer day of walking, and celebrate completion of the route at the Solis Irish pub. This route was enjoyed last summer with FreeWalkers [http://freewalkers.org/]. Meet at 8:30am at the Wonderland Station (MBTA Blue Line) on the upper level plaza that overlooks Revere Beach. NOTE: If you do not want to complete the entire 12+ miles, there are many MBTA stops along the route that make it easy to exit the walk. Questions? Contact one of the leaders. Ls Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747; localwalks@amcboston.org), Fran Price (617-875-5232; francine.j.price@gmail.com).

Sat, July 21, 2018. Walden Pond, Concord. (hiking, walks) - approved May 20 with map and image
Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800’s. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly (508-820-7786).

Sat, July 21, 2018. Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks) - approved June 17 with map (Image added)
View museums and cultural institutions; 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).

Sat, July 28, 2018. Middlesex Fells, Medford. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map and image
Mid-summer is here. Slow-paced nature walk looking for mid-summer wildflowers and fruits in the Bellevue Pond area. The walk will focus on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 9:00am-12:00 noon. 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. $1 for non-members. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Aug 4, 2018. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (hiking, walks) - approved May 23 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 5, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Wakefield Entrance. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 with map and image
Moderate to Strenuous hike. 6 mi. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte. 1, take Main St. toward Wakefield. Continue on Farm St. Make RIGHT turn at Hemlock Rd/Northeast Metro Tech High parking lot. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sat, Aug 25, 2018. Rock Meadow Conservation Land, Belmont. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map and image
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.
Directions: From the East - Take Route 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. $1 for non-members. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Wed, Aug 29, 2018. Audubon Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont. (walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 12 with map and image
5:30-7:15pm. End your day with a lovely nature walk right in Belmont, MA, brought to you by the AMC Boston Chapter Conservation and Local Walks and Hikes Committees. The walk will focus on plant identification and fun and interesting natural history. Easy trails, bring water and snack. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Meet in front of the visitor's center. Directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/habitat/directions. Fees: Audubon Non-Members $4 (Adults) $3 (Seniors 65+) AMC Non-Members: $1. Questions? Contact Joan or Lisa. L Boot Boutwell. Contacts: Joan Entwistle (joan.entwistle@gmail.com), Lisa Fleischman (localwalks@amcboston.org or 617-244-5747).

Mon, Sept 3, 2018. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved May 23 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 9, 2018. Arlington’s Great Meadows, Lexington MA. (hiking, walks, Instruction (Skills)) - approved June 3 with map (no image)
1:00pm-4:00pm. September is a wonderful season in New England: plants are weighed down with fruits; leaves are ablaze with colors; days are warm and nights are cool. Come celebrate the season with a nature walk in Arlington’s Great Meadows. We’ll explore several different habitats during our journey: a pond, the pond edge, an upland forest, a field edge and a wet meadow. We will focus on plant ID as well as fun and interesting natural history about the plants we see, and learn why Arlington’s Great Meadows is in Lexington. Meeting Place: Meet at the Playground behind and to the right of The Waldorf School, 739 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA. 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. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS OFTEN HAVE EVENTS ON SUNDAYS. After you park, walk down the driveway on the right side of Waldorf to the playing fields and turn right. We will meet near the playground and basketball court. $1 for non-members. L Boot Boutwell.

Sun, Sept 9, 2018. Breakheart Reservation, Wakefield Entrance. (walks, hiking) - approved June 17 with map and image
Moderate to Strenuous hike. 6 mi. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. From Rte. 1, take Main St. toward Wakefield. Continue on Farm St. Make RIGHT turn at Hemlock Rd/Northeast Metro Tech High parking lot. Cancel if rain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonhikes@gmail.com).

Sun, Sept 23, 2018. Wildcat Conservation Area, Boxford. (hiking, walks) - approved June 3 with map (no image)
1:30pm. It will be about 2 hours with easy terrain and moderate pace. Kids and dogs are welcome. From Route 133 in the center of west Boxford (church and village store) go east on Main St. Go past the first 4 way intersection, keeping to the left. You are now on Ipswich Rd. Go to the next 4 way and turn right on Herrick Rd. Parking area is on Herrick Rd. near intersection with Ipswich Rd. which is across from police station. L Steve Davis.

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