The Southeastern Massachusetts Adult Walking Club meets each weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday for recreational walks. This club is open to people of 16 years of age and older, and there is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are always welcome.
Walks will be led by a park ranger or a Walking Club volunteer leader.
The Walking Club meets at various DCR sites across Southeast Massachusetts.
Some DCR sites charge a parking fee. For more info on DCR parking fees, visit: www.mass.gov/dcr/parking
The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots, dress in layers and bring drinking water on all hikes.
Sunday, December 1 10am-11:30am
DCR Abigail Brook Property
Easy to moderate, 2-mile hike through Abigail Brook property within the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. Travel along fire roads, stream side trails and up a moderate hill to view Jehu Pond. Meet at Jehu Pond trailhead parking area off Great Oak Road in Mashpee. For info, call 508-457-0495.
Saturday, December 7 1-2:30pm
DCR Adult Walking Club Blue Hills Holiday Gathering
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season at scenic Brookwood Farm. Hot beverages will be provided. Bring a holiday treat to share, if you like. We will enjoy some indoor holiday cheer, and then take a stroll through the farm fields and woods. New walkers always welcome. Meet at Brookwood Farm Conference Center at 11 Blue Hill River Road in Canton. Parking allowed in the upper lot at the back of the property. Follow signs. For info, call 617-698-1802.
Sunday, December 15 1pm-3pm
Blue Hills Reservation
Moderate walk, rugged and rocky terrain, 3 miles. Walk the green dot loop via Wolcott, Puddle and Border Paths. Meet at the Trailside Museum North parking lot at 1904 Canton Avenue in Milton. For info, call 617-698-1802 x4.
Saturday, December 28 1pm-3pm
Nickerson State Park
Enjoy the wintry look walking around the kettle ponds through the back woodlands of Cape Cod. Enter the park at 3488 Main Street (Route 6A) in Brewster. Go forward just past the powerlines then turn left on Flax Pond Rd., go to the end to the parking area. For info, call 508-896-3491.
Wednesday, January 1
First Day Hikes at DCR Blue Hills Reservation
Meet Blue Hills Wildlife from Noon-1pm
Hot cocoa & snacks for sale
Three DCR Ranger-led Hikes start at 1pm
Join the tradition and celebrate New Year’s Day in the Blue Hills. From noon to 1 pm, visit with live wildlife from the Trailside Museum, purchase a cup of hot cocoa or a snack from the Venture Scouts, and share some holiday cheer by the fire. Then stretch your legs on one of three easy to moderate guided hikes which all depart at 1pm. Meet at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside Street in Milton. For more info, call 617-698-1802 x4. Please arrive early. This is a very popular event and parking is limited.
Sunday, January 5 1pm-3pm
Quashnet River Trail
Moderate walk, some hilly terrain, 2.5 miles. Walk sandy fire roads along the river from the Kiosk at Martin Road to Mashpee High. Return on the other side of the river. Park at lot on Martin Road, off Rt. 28 in Falmouth. For info, call 508-457-0495.
Saturday, January 11 1pm-3pm
Blue Hills Reservation
Moderate walk, some hilly terrain, 3.75 miles. Walk from the Donovan School to Ponkapoag Trail and return via Madden Road. Meet at the Donovan School on 123 Reed St. in Randolph. For info, call 617-698-1802 x4.
Sunday, January 19 1pm-3:00pm
Wompatuck State Park
Moderate hike on unpaved trails, 3.5 miles. Hike the west side of the park to South Pleasant St. Enter the park via the Hingham entrance at 204 Union St. and meet at the Visitor Center on the right. For info, call 781-740-1605 x204.
Saturday, January 25 1pm-3pm
Nickerson State Park
Enjoy a 4-mile walk around our kettle ponds, Little Cliff and Higgins. Enter the park at 3488 Main Street (Route 6A) in Brewster, go up the road, take your first major left on Flax Pond Road, and follow to the end. For info, call 508-896-3491.
Sunday, January 26 1pm-3pm
Blue Hills Reservation
Moderate walk, some hills, 4 miles. Old Rte. 128 to Beech Hollow and Doe Hollow. Meet at the Houghton’s Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside St. in Milton. For info, call 617-698-1802 x4.
Saturday, February 1 1pm-3pm
Massasoit State Park
Moderate hike, about 4 miles through the winter woods and wetlands of Massasoit State Park. Meet at the Contact Station in the main parking lot at 1361 Middleboro Avenue in East Taunton. For info, call 508-272-9376.
Sunday, February 9 1pm-3pm
South Cape Beach
Moderate 3-mile hike through pine barrens and wetland habitats along Dead Neck to Waquoit Bay. Meet at Bayberry parking area, on the right at South Cape Beach State Park, Great Oak Road in Mashpee. For info, call 508-457-0495.
Saturday, February 15 1pm-3pm
Borderland State Park
Moderate, 4-mile hike, Granite Upper and Lower trails, ending with hot chocolate in the visitor center. Meet at the visitor center at 259 Massapoag Ave. in North Easton. Parking fees apply. For info, call 508-238-6566.
Sunday, February 16 1pm-3pm
Wompatuck State Park
Easy/moderate walk on paved surfaces, 4 miles. We will trek past Wildcat Pond along Burma Road. Enter the park via the Hingham entrance at 204 Union Street and meet at the park’s visitor center. For info, call 781-740-1605 x 204.
Sunday, February 23 1pm-3pm
Blue Hills Reservation
Moderate walk, hilly terrain, 3+ miles. Wolcott Path to Wildcat Notch and return via Five Corners. Meet at Houghton’s Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside Street. For info, call 617-698-1802 x4.
Saturday, February 29 1pm-3pm
Blue Hills Reservation
Moderate walk, some hills. Walk a 3-mile route along the edge of Ponkapoag Pond and the golf course. Meet at the Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot at 2167 Washington St. in Canton. For info, call 617-698-1802 x4.
Things to know before you go
Find other DCR activities statewide or plan your own park adventure at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/upcoming-programs-and-events.