DCR Southeastern Massachusetts Adult Walking Club – Spring 2019
The Southeastern Massachusetts Adult Walking Club meets each weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday, usually at 1:00pm, 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 encouraged to participate.
The terrain can vary:
▲ EASY (mostly level terrain)
▲▲ MODERATE (hilly terrain)
▲▲▲ DIFFICULT (strenuous & steep)
Walks will be led by a park ranger or a Walking Club volunteer leader.
The Walking Club meets at DCR sites across Southeastern Massachusetts. Some DCR sites charge a parking fee.
For more parking fee info, visit: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/passes-and-fees/parking-fees.html
Sunday, March 2 1:00-2:30pm
Blue Hills Reservation ▲▲
Moderate walk, some hilly terrain, 3 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 617-727-4573, x4.
Sunday, March 10 1:00-2:30pm
Wompatuck State Park ▲
The Hills Walk is a 4 mile walk along mostly paved trails, with hills. Meet at the Wompatuck State Park Visitor Center at 204 Union St. in Hingham. For info, call 781-740-1605 x204.
Sunday, March 17 1:00-2:30pm
Massasoit State Park ▲▲
Moderate walk, about 4 miles. Enjoy a hike through the woods and wetlands of Massasoit State Park. Meet at the main parking lot at 1361 Middleboro Avenue in East Taunton. For info, call 508-272-9376.
Saturday-Sunday, March 23 & 24 10:00am-4:00pm
Blue Hills Maple Sugar Days (No Adult Walking Club due to special event)
Join us at Maple Sugar Days, a joint program of DCR and Mass Audubon. Event admission charged. Proceeds to benefit Trailside Museum. For more info, call 617-333-0690.
Sunday, March 31 1:00-2:30pm
Quashnet River Woodlands ▲▲
This 2.5 mile hike takes us through forested lands along the banks of a restored native brook trout stream. The first half is an easy stroll along the fire road that turns into a narrow foot trail with moderate hills. Meet at the Parking area/kiosk on Martin Road off Route 28 in Falmouth.
Saturday, April 6 1:00pm
Blue Hills Reservation ▲▲
Moderate walk, some hills, 4 miles. Old Rte. 128 to Beech Hollow and Doe Hollow. Return via the green dot trail. Meet at the Houghton’s Pond parking lot at 840 Hillside St. in Milton. 617-727-4573, x4.
Sunday, April 7 1:00-3:00pm
Wompatuck State Park ▲▲
Moderate walk along mixed surface trails, some hills, 4 miles. Hike along Aaron Reservoir and Heron Pond. Wear some plaid and celebrate National Tartan Day. Travel 1.55 miles south from the Visitor Center on Union St. and meet at the Transfer Station on the left. For info, call 781-740-1605 x204.
Sunday, April 14 1:00-2:30pm
Blue Hills Reservation ▲▲
Moderate walk, some hilly terrain, 3+ miles. Walk from St. Moritz Pond to Sawcut Notch, return on Crags Foot Path. Meet at the Shea Rink parking lot at 651 Willard St. in Quincy. For info, call 617-727-4573, x4.
Saturday, April 20 1:00-3:00pm
Nickerson State Park ▲▲
Moderate walk, 3.5 miles, around Cliff Pond, with incredible vistas of spring landscape. Meet at the end of Flax Pond Rd. Enter at the Park entrance at 3488 Main St., go up the road and take your first major left, onto Flax Pond Rd. Go to the end of road. For info, call 508-896-3491.
Sunday, April 28 1:00-2:30pm
Waquoit Bay Headwaters and Herring ▲
Easy walk, 2 miles, with a few hills in wooded terrain. Encounter abandoned cranberry bogs, pond and river while discovering the herring’s route to their spawning grounds. Park at John’s Pond Park Conservation area, end of Back Road, Mashpee. For info, call at 508-457-0495.
Saturday, May 4 1:00-3:00pm
Blue Hills Reservation▲▲
Moderate walk, some hills. Walk a 4 mile loop around Ponkapoag Pond. Meet at the Golf Course parking lot at 2167 Washington St. in Canton. For info, call 617-727-4573, x4
Sunday, May 12 1:00pm
Wompatuck State Park ▲▲
Enjoy the middle of spring with a hike along the Bird Trail and others, 4.63 miles over mostly unpaved surfaces. Travel 1.55 miles south from the Visitor Center on Union St. and meet at the Transfer Station on the left. For info, call 781-740-1605 x204.
Sunday, May 19 1:00 pm
Blue Hills Reservation ▲
Moderate walk, rugged and rocky terrain, 2.5 miles. Walk to the summit of Great Blue Hill. Return via the green dot trail. Meet at Trailside Museum North parking lot at 1904 Canton Ave. in Milton. For info, call 617-727-4573, x4.
Sunday, May 26 1:00pm
Myles Standish State Forest ▲▲
A moderate 3.8 mile walk along the Bentley Loop Trail through meadows and pine forests. Meet at the parking lot #2 off Upper College Pond Road. For info, call 508-866-2526.
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