November-December 2013 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:29 AM

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Sat, Nov 2, 2013. Boston's Developing Waterfront, Boston. (Walks, Hiking, F, N) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: 10am-2pm. Moderately fastpaced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park/Rowe's Wharf/Rose Kennedy Greenway. Meet South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Atlantic Ave. and Summer St. Bring lunch/water. Storm cancels. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551, 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10am-2pm. Moderately fastpaced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Atlantic Ave. and Summer St. Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. New members welcome. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551, 7-9pm).

Sat, Nov 2, 2013. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Bring lunch. Take Quincy Shore Drive to Wollaston Yacht Club pier at Beach St. Or T to Wollaston, walk 1 mile. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Nov 3, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 16 with map [Nov/Dec issue, not in Sept/Oct issue]
Outdoors version: Mod-stren.7mi. hike. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. Rte.93S to exit35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte.28, R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte.93N to exit33(Route28). Entrance on L(2mi). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 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, Nov 3, 2013. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: Guided walk through winter trees, off the paths, up the hills, 12:30-2:30pm. Meet on steps of Visitors Center, park on Arborway, T to Forest Hills. L Chris McArdle (617-566 3316; Chrismcardles@yahoo.com).
Web version: Guided walk through winter trees, off the paths, up the hills, 12:30-2:30pm. Meet on steps of Visitors Center, park on Arborway, T to Forest Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Chris McArdle (617-566 3316).

Sat, Nov 9, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: Mod.stren. 8-mi. hike on lesser used trails/maybe Skyline, w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, 7-9pm; cwaite1272@comcast.net).
Web version: Mod.stren. 8-mi. hike on lesser used trails/maybe Skyline, w/some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, 7-9pm).

Sat, Nov 9, 2013. Castle Island, South Boston. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map, modified July 8
Outdoors version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Sun, Nov 10, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 16 with map [Nov/Dec issue, not in Sept/Oct issue]
Outdoors version: Mod-stren.7mi. hike. 9am-2pm. Bring lunch/water/snacks. Rte.93S to exit35. At stop sign, go L under highway. Next stop sign go R. At first lights, R onto Rte.28, R into Sheepfold entrance. Rte.93N to exit33(Route28). Entrance on L(2mi). Rain cancels. L Nelson Caraballo (617-548-8579; Nelsonnec1@aol.com).
Web version: 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, Nov 10, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 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 sturdy shoes, water and snack. L Betsy Goeke ((781) 729-8484 until 10pm, betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: 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 sturdy shoes, water and snack. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781) 729-8484 (best time to call: until 10pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sun, Nov 10, 2013. National Historic Park, Lincoln. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm-4:30pm. Approx. 8mi. Meet at Minute Man National Park Visitor Center, 250 N. Great Rd., Lincoln MA. From I-95, exit 30B, take Rte.2A W 1.0mi. to Visitor Center pkg. on R. Bring snacks/water/sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. L Gail Zwink ((508) 460-5038, ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: 1:00pm-4:30pm. Approx. 8 mi. Meet at Minute Man National Park Headquarters Visitor Center, 250 N. Great Rd., Lincoln, MA. From I-95, exit 30B, take Rte. 2A W 1.0 mile to Visitor Center pkg. on R. Bring snacks, water, and sturdy footwear. Significant rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038). [New members][First timers]

Sat, Nov 16, 2013. Beaver Brook Assoc., Hollis, NH. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Aug 31 with map [check map!]
Outdoors version: 8-9mi. over varied terrain. 9:30am-3:00pm. Boots recommended. From Rte.3 exit 6 in Nashua, NH. Rte.130W 5.8mi. to traffic light in Hollis Ctr., continue Rte 130 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side Rte. 130. Rain cancels. L Mark Levine 781/275-2143 until 9pm; (trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 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. Boots recommended. From Rte. 3 exit 6 in Nashua, NH take Rte. 130 W 5.8 mi. to traffic light in Hollis Ctr., continue Rte 130 1.8 mi. SW to dirt pkg. area on N side of Rte. 130. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Nov 16, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. hike in Houghton section on variety of trails w/several views, lunch on Buck Hill, 10am-3:30pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. From Rt. 93/128 Exit 3, go N to stop sign (Hillside St.), R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Hike 7 miles in the Houghton section of the Blue Hills Reservation on a variety of trails with several views and lunch on Buck Hill, 10 am-3:30 pm. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, go north to the stop sign at Hillside Street and turn right. Go 0.2 miles to the lot on the right. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).

Sun, Nov 17, 2013. Habitat Audubon Sanctuary, Belmont. (Instruction (Skills), Walks) - approved Sept 1 with map
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk through forests and fields and around pond focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. From Rte.2, Exit59 go west on Rte.60/Pleasant St. 0.6mi. Right onto Clifton St., first left on Fletcher Rd., bear left at fork, next left on Juniper Rd. 0.2mi. to Sanctuary at #10 Juniper Rd. Steady rain/heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk through forests and fields and around pond focusing on plant ID and fun and interesting natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. From Rte. 2, Exit 59 go west on Rte. 60/Pleasant St. 0.6 miles. Right onto Clifton St., first left on Fletcher Rd., bear left at fork, next left on Juniper Rd. 0.2 miles to Sanctuary at #10 Juniper Rd. 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).

Sun, Nov 17, 2013. Dogtown Common, Gloucester. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: Slow-paced 6-mi. rocky hike. See colonial dam, cellar holes, admonitions on boulders. 10am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/boots. Rte. 128N to exit 10, the 2nd rotary in Gloucester; R ¾ way around rotary, R at Blackburn Industrial Park sign & park along road. L Jerry Yos ((781) 935-4647 until 11pm, jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: Slow-paced 6-mi. rocky hike to see colonial dam, early cellar holes & moral admonitions carved on boulders, 10am-4pm. Bring lunch, water & sturdy boots. Take Rte. 128 N to exit 10, the 2nd rotary in Gloucester; R ¾ way around rotary, R at Blackburn Industrial Park sign & park by side of road. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781) 935-4647 (best time to call: until 11pm).

Sun, Nov 17, 2013. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land. (Hiking, Walks) - approved Sept 13 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. hike to Walden Pond/Fairhaven Bay, 10am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate hike to Walden Pond/Fairhaven Bay, 10am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W 2.5mi. to stop. L onto Lincoln Rd. 1.3mi. to Lincoln RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sat, Nov 23, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike. Bring water/lunch/boots/traction devices. Meet 10am. From Rte.93S, take Ponkapoag Trail exit 3 towards Houghton's Pond. Turn R onto Blue Hill River Rd. Turn R onto Hillside St. Turn R into Houghton's Pond main pkg.lot. Rain or storm cancels. L Claire Braye ((508) 857-0320, cbraye57@comcast.net).
Web version: 6-mi. hike. Bring water/lunch/boots/traction devices. Meet 10am. From Rte. 93S, take Ponkapoag Trail exit 3 towards Houghton's Pond. Turn R onto Blue Hill River Rd. Turn R onto Hillside St. Turn R into Houghton's Pond main parking lot. Rain or storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Claire Braye ((508) 857-0320).

Sat, Nov 23, 2013. Blue Hills Skyline Trail, Quincy. (Hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 6.5-mi. loop hike with some steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly Skyline Trail. Bring lunch/water/sturdy shoes. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 6.5-mi. loop hike with a number of steep hills, 10am-3pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, bring lunch, water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Route128 Exit 6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Nov 24, 2013. Emerald Necklace, Boston. (Hiking, walks)
Outdoors version: 6mi. mod. pace w/stops 10:00am-1:00pm. Meet at Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes (corner of Boylston/Arlington). End at Forest Hills T on Orange Line. We cross 2-3 roads but otherwise off road. L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395; eweyl@comcast.net).
Web version: Enjoy our historical heritage, appreciate the wonder which is the Back Bay and learn more about Frederick Olmsted. We will walk about 6 miles at a moderate pace with stops to enjoy major sights but we should be done by 1:00pm. We will meet at the Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes at the corner of Boylston and Arlington at 10:00am. From the Commonwealth Mall to Park Drive to the Muddy River to Jamaica Pond and on to the Arboretum. Most of the Necklace will be covered. End at Forest Hills T on the Orange Line. We will cross 2 or 3 roads but otherwise be off the roads. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl (eweyl@comcast.net).

Thurs, Nov 28, 2013. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 16 with map [Nov/Dec issue, not in Sept/Oct issue]
Outdoors version: Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for the Elements. 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).
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).

Fri, Nov 29, 2013. Ayer & Groton Hills. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi.hike w/mod. hills & some easy bushwhacking, 10am-3pm. Bring lunch/warm clothes. From Rte.95/128 exit 29, take Rte.2W 19mi. to exit 38, go N on Rte. 111 3mi. to Ayer, R on Washington St. 1.6mi. to Nashoba Hospital pkg. in rear. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 7-mi. hike w/ mod. hills & some easy bushwhacking, 10am-3pm. Bring lunch & warm clothes. From Rte. 95/128 exit 29, take Rte. 2 W 19 mi. to exit 38, go N on Rte. 111 3 mi. to Ayer, R on Washington St. 1.6 mi. to Nashoba Hospital, parking in rear. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Coordinates for the meeting place are 42.57878N 71.57399W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com).

Fri, Nov 29, 2013. The Mother Town, Watertown. (walks) - approved Sept 14
Outdoors version: 9:30am-12:30pm. Explore architecture, revolutionary war history, Armenian community, Arsenal, Charles River biking and walking trails. T-Accessible. Limit 20. Rain cancels. L Pam Hubley (pbhubley@hotmail.com; 617-923-7539 before 9pm).
Web version: 9:30am-12:30pm. Let's explore Watertown's revolutionary war history, the architecture of Charles Brigham, Coolidge Square's Armenian community, the Watertown Arsenal, our newest bike path and walking trails along the Charles River. Accessible by Buses 57, 70, 71. Heavy rain cancels. Registration required. Limited to 20. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Pam Hubley (pbhubley@hotmail.com; 617-923-7539 before 9pm).

Sat, Nov 30, 2013. Autumn in Boston's Back Bay Fens. (walks, F, N) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: Gardens, Japanese Garden, museums, and cultural institutions. 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, 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: Gardens, Japanese Garden, museums, and cultural institutions. 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, 7-9pm).

Sun, Dec 1, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: Extremely challenging 5-mi. hike/snowshoe on steep, scenic trails to Great Blue/Little Blue/Wolcott Hills, 9:15am-12:45pm. Bring snack/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R just past Trailside Museum. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Extremely challenging 5-mi. hike/snowshoe on steep, scenic trails to Great Blue, Little Blue & Wolcott Hills, 9:15am-12:45pm. Bring snack, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R just past Trailside Museum. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Tues, Dec 3, 2013. Great Streets of Cambridge. (walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk. Historic Harvard, Porter Sq., Huron Village, 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack. Meet outside Brattle Theatre. From Harvard Sq T Stop, 1 block W on Eliot Street; R on Brattle Street (theatre on left). Storm cancels. L Mark Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along historic streets around Harvard and Porter Squares and Huron Village , 6:45-8:45pm. Bring snack. Meet outside of Brattle Theatre (lower level). From Harvard Square T Stop, go 1 block west on Eliot Street; take right on Brattle Street (theatre is on the left). Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Wear appropriate footwear for conditions. L Mark Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Dec 7, 2013. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (Hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 8mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3mi. to visitor center pkg. lot Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 8 mile hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. 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, Dec 8, 2013. Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA. (Walks, hikes, snowshoeing) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm-4:30pm. Walk, snowshoe if snow around pond and Wayside Inn conservation land. Meet at the 1st parking lot on L. From Rte. 128 take Rte. 20 W for about 11 mi. until you see the sign for The Wayside Inn. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: 1:00pm-4:30pm. Walk, snowshoe if snow around pond and Wayside Inn conservation land. Meet at the 1st parking lot on L. From Rte. 128 take Rte. 20 W for about 11 mi. until you see the sign for The Wayside Inn. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sun, Dec 8, 2013. Blue Hills Hike, Quincy. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: 7-mi. Chickatawbut section hike, 10am-3:30pm. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St. From SE Expwy, Exit 8 Quincy, go S 0.6mi. on Willard. Or Rt.93/128, Exit 6 Braintree, go N 0.7mi. Bus 238 from Quincy Ctr. T. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 7-mile Chickatawbut section hike in the wildest and most remote area of the Blue Hills Reservation, 10 am-3:30 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit, take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).

Sat, Dec 14, 2013. Borderland State Park, No. Easton. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map [check map!]
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike. 11:00am. Visitors Center. Rte.95S(towards Providence), exit10. L at end of ramp; 2-3mi. to lights(Sharon Center), thru intersection, bear right onto Pond St. Continue 1.5mi. to rotary. Halfway around rotary onto Massapoag Ave. 3mi. to entrance. Rain/storm cancels. L Claire Braye ((508) 857-0320, cbraye57@comcast.net).
Web version: Hike 5 mi. on a variety of trails. Meet at 11:00am at the Visitors Center with appropriate footwear for the conditions. Bring water and snack. Take Rte. 95 south (towards Providence), exit 10 (Sharon, Walpole and Coney Street). L at the end of the ramp; follow this road, two or three mi. to the traffic lights in Sharon Center. Go straight thru this intersection and immediately bear right onto Pond St. Follow Pond St. for 1.5 mi. until you come to a traffic rotary. Go half way around the rotary and continue onto Massapoag Ave. 3 mi. to the park entrance on L. For directions, see http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/directions.htm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Rain or storm cancels. L Claire Braye.

Sat, Dec 14, 2013. Holiday Wreaths & Green Boughs, Boston. (walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: From 9:30am-11:30am. Admire seasonal decorations in Boston's Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Meet near Park Street T Station (Green Line) at the corner of Tremont and Park Streets. Bring snacks, water. Heavy rain/snow cancels. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 9:30am-11:30am. Admire seasonal decorations in Boston's Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Meet near Park Street T Station (Green Line) at the corner of Tremont and Park Streets. Bring snacks, water. Heavy rain/snow cancels. New members welcome. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9 pm, smarshallmd@juno.com).

Sat, Dec 14, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Instruction (Skills), Walks) - approved Sept 1 with map
Outdoors version: Evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. Rte. 93 to Exit 33. At Rotary go right onto South Border Rd./Winchester. Two miles to Long Pond Parking Lot on right (opposite #532 South Border Rd). Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain or heavy snow cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Evergreens and other easily recognizable plants of winter. Slow-paced nature walk focusing on plant ID in winter and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. Rte. 93 to Exit 33. At Rotary go right onto South Border Rd./Winchester. Two miles to Long Pond Parking Lot on right (opposite #532 South Border Rd). Parking limited, arrive early. 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).

Sun, Dec 15, 2013. Noanet Woodlands, Dover. (hikes, walks) - approved Sept 13 with map
Outdoors version: Hike with ponds and views. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: Hike with ponds and views. 9:30am-12:30pm. 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. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sun, Dec 15, 2013. Wharton Plantation, Groton. (Walks, hiking) - approved Sept 12 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm. Come explore the Rocky Hill section of the NEFF Wharton Plantation and adjoining conservation lands. This features streams, beaver ponds, upland forest, and all-around pretty woods. Meet at the Dan Parker Rd. entrance on Rocky Hill Rd, 42.62776N 71.52350W. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).
Web version: 1:00pm. Come explore the Rocky Hill section of the NEFF Wharton Plantation and adjoining conservation lands. This features streams, beaver ponds, upland forest, and all-around pretty woods. Meet at the Dan Parker Rd. entrance on Rocky Hill Rd, 42.62776N 71.52350W. About 2 hours. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014).

Sat, Dec 21, 2013. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (Walks, hiking) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile walk 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet Hallet St entrance Pope John Paul II Park. From Rte.93N, take exit11(11B-Rte.93S) to Granite Ave, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop St, right under bridge into pkg.lot. severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile walk along Neponset River to Hutchinson Field, 9:30am-12:15pm. Bring snack. Meet at Hallet Street entrance to Pope John Paul II Park. From Route 93N, take exit 11 (11B from Route 93S) to Granite Avenue, north over Neponset River, immediate right on Hilltop Street, right under bridge into parking lot. E-mail if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Dec 22, 2013. Little Blue Hill Nature Hike, Canton. (Hiking, walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: 3-mi. nature walk in little-known Little Blue Hill section to look for signs of birds & animals in winter, 10am-noon. From Rte. 93/128 Exit 2B take Rte. 138 N to rear of Park-&-Ride lot on L just after Dunkin Donuts. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: 3-mile nature walk in this little-known section of the Blue Hills Reservation to look for signs of birds and animals in winter, 10 am-noon. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 2B, take Route 138 north to rear of the Park-&-Ride lot on left just after Dunkin Donuts. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (olanoff@aol.com).

Wed, Dec 25, 2013. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (Hiking, walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate pace 4-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:00am-12:15pm. Bring snack/water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate pace 4-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:00am-12:15pm. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Wed, Dec 25, 2013. Foss Farms, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Greenough Land, Carlisle, MA. (Hiking, Snowshoeing, Walks) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: Easy 4-5 mi. wander. Snowshoe if sufficient snow cover. Meet 10am. Foss Farms pkg lot, 1/3 mi. west of Concord River off Rte.225. From Rte.128 Exit 31B, follow Rtes. 4/225 through Bedford, continuing Rte.225 toward Carlisle. Storm cancels. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143, trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Easy approx. 4-5 mi. wander through a good birding area with river and pond views, pine forest and red maple swamp. Snowshoe if sufficient snow cover. Meet 10am. Foss Farms parking lot, about 1/3 mi west of Concord River off Rte. 225. From Rte. 128 Exit 31B follow Rtes. 4/225 through Bedford, continuing on Rte. 225 toward Carlisle. Storm cancels. If weather uncertain contact Leader. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Wed, Dec 25, 2013. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Sept 1 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. 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).
Web version: 5 miles, L's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. 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, Dec 28, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi.walk 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. SE Expressway Exit8(Quincy), go south 0.6mi. on Willard St. From I-93/Rte.128 Exit6(Braintree), go north 0.7mi. Public transit-Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
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, 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, Dec 29, 2013. Burlington Reservoir, Burlington. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: Gentle walk around reservoir and through woods, 10:00am-2:30pm. Meet for carpool. From I-95/Rte.128 Exit35 (Woburn) take Rte.38S for 0.1mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (jerryyos@yahoo.com; 781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Web version: Gentle walk around reservoir and through woods, 10:00am-2:30pm. Meet for carpool. From I-95/Rte. 128 Exit 35 (Woburn) take Rte. 38S for 0.1 mi., then R (Middlesex Canal Drive) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).

Wed, Jan 1, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved Sept 1 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mi. Leader's Choice. 9am-1pm. Bring lunch/H2O/snacks. Dress for the Elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. 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).
Web version: 5 miles, L's Choice. 9:00am-1:00pm. Bring lunch, H2O, and snacks. Dress for the elements. Stabilicer/Yak Track suggested for ice/snow. 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, Jan 4, 2014. Weston Conservation Land. (Walks, Hiking, snowshoeing) - approved Sept 7 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte.95/128 exit26 (Waltham), take Rte.20E 1.0mi., L onto Rte.117W 1.6mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N.Sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Moderate 7-mi. hike/snowshoe to Sears Land and Cat Rock , 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Kendall Green RR sta. From Rte. 95/128 exit 26 in Waltham , take Rte. 20 E 1 mi., L onto Rte. 117 W 1.6 mi., L onto Church St. 1 block. Train from N. Sta. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Jan 5, 2014. Blue Hills, Canton. (hiking, XC skiing) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: X-C ski 6mi., or hike 8mi. if no snow, around Ponkapoag Pond, 10am-3pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Rt. 138, Canton, 0.7 mi. S of I-93/Rt. 128 Exit 2A. Call if weather questionable. Joint with FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585; olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Cross-country ski 6 miles, or hike up to 8 miles if no snow, across golf course, down trails, and around Ponkapoag Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation, 10 am-3 pm. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Route 138, Canton, 0.7 miles south of I-93/Route 128 Exit 2A. Call if weather is questionable. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585).

Tues, Jan 7, 2014. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved Sept 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi walk. Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill. 6:45-9:00pm. Meet outside Park St. T-stop at wall/fence abutting Park St. Walk ends at Charles Station; early options to leave near Arlington, Park St. stations. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Jan 19, 2014. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved Aug 31 with map [check map!]
Outdoors version: Hilly 6mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. From Rte.128 exit 32 merge on Rte 3N for 1.5mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte 62) toward Bedford for 0.6mi, turn sharp L on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot 0.3mi at dead end. Rain-cancels. L. Mark Levine 781/275-2143 until 9 pm, (trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 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 1.5mi. to exit 26, turn L on Burlington Rd (Rte 62) toward Bedford for 0.6mi, 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).

Sat, Jan 25, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (hiking, walks, Snowshoeing) - approved Aug 31 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3,head north to stop sign at Hillside Street, then turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right.Storm cancels. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320, cbraye57@comcast.net).
Web version: 5-mile snowshoe or hike, 11:00am. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, head north to stop sign at Hillside Street, then turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right.Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Claire Braye (508-857-0320).

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