Sept/Oct 2011 AMC Local Walks/Hikes
updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:58 AM

Hikes already approved for early September 2011 from July/August listings

Fri, Sept 2, 2011. Harborwalk and North End. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: Leisurely four-mile walk along the waterfront of Boston and the narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:45pm-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely four-mile walk along the waterfront of Boston and the narrow streets of the North End including a stop at a bakery. 6:45pm-9:00pm. Meet just inside the main doors at the entrance to South Station T station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 3, 2011. Lincoln Conservation Land, Flint's Pond, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around pond, through scenic fields, meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit28, take Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd. 0.6mi, R at sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 5-mile walk around Flint's Pond through scenic fields and meadows near DeCordova Museum, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. From I-95/Route128 Exit 28 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles to a left on Lincoln Road. Travel 0.6 miles and turn right at the sign for Lincoln Public Schools. Park at the tennis courts on L. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Sept 3, 2011. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: 4-mi. walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 12:30-2:45pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills sta., walk 0.6 mi. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 4-mi. walk among 5000 kinds of trees & shrubs, 12:30-2:45pm. Bring snack & water. Meet at Admin. Bldg., Arborway. Take T to Forest Hills sta., walk 0.6 mi. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

Sun, Sept 4, 2011. Mount Misery, Farrar Pond, and Adjacent Conservation Areas, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: 8-9 miles. Meet at Lincoln RR commuter parking lot at 9:30am. From I-95/Route 128 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles then left on Lincoln Road. Turn right just before the tracks into the RR parking lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039, 6-9pm).
Web version: 8-9 miles. Meet at Lincoln RR commuter parking lot at 9:30am. From I-95/Route 128 in Waltham, take Trapelo Road west for 2.5 miles then left on Lincoln Road. Turn right just before the tracks into the RR parking lot. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039, 6-9pm).

Sun, Sept 4, 2011. Waterville Valley, NH. (Hiking)
Outdoors version: Leisurely scenic hike. 9 mi. w/shorter options. Some steep sections. Bring lunch/water/raingear/sturdy footwear. 7:00am carpool (Woburn). Rte.95/128 exit35 (Woburn), Rte.38S 0.1mi., R (Middlesex Canal Dr.) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of pkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).
Web version: Leisurely hikes to scenic Goodrich Rock, Flume & Scaur. Total distance about 9 miles with shorter options available. Some steep sections. Bring lunch, water, raingear & sturdy footwear. Meet 7:00am in Woburn for carpool. From Rte. 95/128 exit35 (Woburn), take Rte. 38S 0.1 mi., R (Middlesex Canal Dr.) past Holiday Inn to SW corner of prkg. lot behind Woburn Cinemas. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 to 11pm).

Mon, Sept 5, 2011. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: 5-mi. walk, 8:30am-11:30am. Bring snack/water. From Rte.3 exit 14, take Rte.228N 6.5mi., L on Rte.3A 1.0mi. to rotary, R on Summer St. 0.5mi. to light, L on Martin's Lane to entr. Pkg. fee. Storm cancels. No e-mail after 9/2. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: 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. Parking. fee. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. No e-mail after 9/2. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Mon, Sept 5, 2011. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden. (Hiking, Walks)
Outdoors version: Mostly wooded, somewhat hilly 9-mi. hike w/8 ponds and incl. Middlesex Fells & ending at Oak Grove T sta., 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet on W side of Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: Mostly wooded, somewhat hilly 9-mi. hike w/8 ponds and incl. Middlesex Fells & ending at Oak Grove T sta., 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch & water. Meet on W side of Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm).

New hikes submitted for September/October 2011

Sat, Sept 10. Middlesex Fells, Medford, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 6 mi. hike, rocky terrain. 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/boots. Meet DCR Flynn Rink, Woodland Rd. From Rte.93, Exit 33 (Medford), take Fellsway West (Rte. 28) N 0.5mi. R on Elm St. 0.5mi., L at rotary; rink on L. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: 6 mi. hike, rocky terrain. 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/boots. Meet DCR Flynn Rink, Woodland Rd. From Rte. 93, Exit 33 (Medford), take Fellsway West (Rte. 28) N 0.5 mi. R on Elm St. 0.5mi., L at rotary; rink on L. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sat, Sept 10. Acton Arboretum, Acton, MA. (Instruction (Skills), Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk through woods, fields and over bog boardwalk focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am - 12noon. From Concord Rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 mi., R on Taylor Rd., 0.7 mi. to Arboretum parking lot on right. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk through woods, fields and over bog boardwalk focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am - 12noon. From Concord Rotary, take Rte. 2 West 2.2 mi., R on Taylor Rd., 0.7 mi. to Arboretum parking lot on right. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Sept 11. Wollaston Beach & Marina Bay, Squantum, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Fast-paced scenic 7 mi. walk along Wollaston Beach/Marina Bay/Squantum, 9am-noon. Bring snack/water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L at light onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into pkg. lot. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9 pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced scenic 7 mi. walk along Wollaston Beach/Marina Bay/Squantum, 9am-noon. Bring snack & water. From SE Expwy, exit 8 (Quincy), take Furnace Brook Pkwy. 2.8mi, L at light onto Quincy Shore Dr. L at first light into pkg. lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sun, Sept 11, 2011. Blue Hills, Quincy. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike, 1:45-4:30pm, w/Quincy Quarries option. Meet DCR Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit8 Quincy, S 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte.93/128 exit6 Braintree, N 0.7mi. Bus 238 at 1:45PM from Quincy Ctr. T sta. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5-mi. hike, 1:45-4:30pm, w/Quincy Quarries option at end. Meet at DCR Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expwy exit 8 in Quincy, go S 0.6 mi. on Willard St. Or from Rte. 93/128 exit 6 in Braintree, go N 0.7 mi. Bus 238 at 1:45 PM from Quincy Ctr. T sta. No dogs; non-AMC member $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 (best time to call: to 10pm)).

Sat, Sept 17. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 5.2-mile hike along Reservoir Trail (Orange Blazes, Clockwise Loop), 10:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy boots. I-93 Exit 33. Rotary to South Border Road toward Winchester. 2 miles to Long Pond parking lot on the right. Rain cancels. L Dan Pratt (781-933-7833; danpratt41@comcast.net).
Web version: 5.2-mile hike along Reservoir Trail (Orange Blazes, Clockwise Loop), 10:30am. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy boots. I-93 Exit 33. Rotary to South Border Road toward Winchester. 2 miles to Long Pond parking lot on the right. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC member $1. L Dan Pratt.

Sat, Sept 17. Parks & Greenways, Quincy, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10AM - 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 Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 7-mi. walk w/beach, woods, salt marshes, historic sites, 10AM - 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 Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 (best time to call: to 10pm)).

Sun, Sept 18. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Conservation & Municipal Lands, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Hilly 6mi. walk 9:45am-2:00pm. Meet at Shawsheen Cemetery. Int. of Rts.4/225 & Shawsheen Ave. Bedford. Keep R at main entrance. L at directory board, park beyond fence in lot or adjacent rdwy. Heavy rain cancels. (Call if in doubt). L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Hilly 6mi. walk 9:45am-2:00pm. Meet at Shawsheen Cemetery. Int. of Rts.4/225 & Shawsheen Ave. Bedford. Keep R at main entrance. L at directory board, park beyond fence in lot or adjacent rdwy. Heavy rain cancels. (Call if in doubt) No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Sept 18. Fort Washington, Cambridge, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 6-mi. historic walk, noon-4:00PM, From Boston, go over BU Bridge, across rotary to Brookline St., R on Waverly St. to large flag-95 Waverly, or Red line to Central Sq., take Brookline St. to Erie St. On-street pkg Sundays. L Brian Campbell (978-256-2470; briancam_2000@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. historic walk, noon-4:00 PM, from still-existing 236 year old Revolutionary War fort to Harvard Sq., Washington Elm, Longfellow House & return along Charles River to BU Bridge. From Boston, go over BU Bridge, across rotary to Brookline St., R on Waverly St. to large flag at 95 Waverly, or take Red line to Central Sq., walk down Brookline St. to Erie St. On street parking on Sundays. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Brian Campbell (978-256-2470; briancam_2000@yahoo.com).

Sun, Sept 18. Battle Road, Lexington and Concord, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 7mi. walk. Meet 9.30am. Follow 2A to Center of Concord. Follow signs to Old Manse and Bridge. Park in lot on Monument St. Leave most cars, drive together to Visitor's Center. Bring water/snacks/money for ice cream . L Eveline Weyl (617-735-9395; Eweyl@comcast.net).
Web version: Admire early foliage and share some revolutionary tales along the Battle Road Trail in the Minutemen National Park. Walk 7 miles at a moderate pace from the Minutemen Visitor's Center to the North Bridge, with better footwear than the Redcoats in 1775. Meet at 9.30 am in Concord at the Old Manse parking lot on Monument Street. Leave most cars there and drive together to the Visitor's Center. Walk along the Battle Road with stops and a break at Meriam Corner. Continue on paved roads to the center of Concord and on to the North Bridge and the parking lot. Directions to meeting place: Follow 2A to the Center of Concord. Follow signs to Old Manse and Bridge. Bring water, snacks and money for ice cream in Concord Center. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Eveline Weyl (Eweyl@comcast.net).

Sat, Sept 24. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Mod. 5 mi. hike. 9:30am. Bring snacks, water & boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus, take Lynn Fells Pkwy. W 0.3 mi., R onto Forest St., park at Res. HQ. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: Mod. 5 mi. hike. 9:30am. Bring snacks, water & boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus, take Lynn Fells Pkwy. W 0.3 mi., R onto Forest St., park at Res. HQ. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sun, Sept 25. Charlestown, Boston & Cambridge, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 12mi. city walk. 9am. Meet Kendall Sq. T in Cambridge (front of Marriott Hotel). Tour Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Public Gardens, South End, return along Charles River. Lunch stop enroute. Shorter options avail. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 until 9 pm; Redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: 12 mi. city walk. 9am. Meet at Kendall Sq. T in Cambridge (front of Marriott Hotel). Tour Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Public Gardens, South End, return along Charles River. Lunch stop en route. Shorter options avail. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364 (best time to call: until 9 pm); Redsox234@comcast.net).

Sun, Sept 25. Caryl Park, Dover, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5mi. Rte.95/128 exit 19, Highland Ave. 1.8mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte.135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg.lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618; GeoJoy62@verizon.net).
Web version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5 mi. Rte. 95/128 exit 19, Highland Ave. 1.8 mi. to Needham Ctr., R onto Rte. 135 1 block, L onto Chestnut St. S 1.5 mi., bear R at fork onto Dedham St. 1.5mi. Pkg. lot on L (tennis courts) past Mill Farm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Joyce Beatty.

Sat, Oct 1. Blue Hills Hike and History. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: Mod. strenuous 8 mile hike with frequent stops to talk about the human history of the Blue Hills. Registration required. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9 only).
Web version: Mod. strenuous 8 mile hike with frequent stops to talk about the human history of the Blue Hills. Registration required. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 (best time to call: eve 7-9 only)).

Sun, Oct 2. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderate-to-strenuous hike over Ridge Trail/Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit39(Wakefield), take North Av. E 2.5mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383; henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: 9:30am-2:30pm. Moderate-to-strenuous hike over the Ridge Trail and Eagle Rock. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Northeast Metro School. From 95/128 exit 39 (Wakefield), take North Av. E 2.5 mi (becomes Nahant St.), R on Farm St. L on Hemlock St. to end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sat, Oct 8. Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 6-7 mi. walk in the woods, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water. From Rte. 1 take Walnut St. to Lynn 2 mi., L on Pennybrook Rd. to lot. Heavy rain cancels. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).
Web version: 6-7 mi. walk in the woods, 9:30am. Bring lunch, water. From Rte. 1 take Walnut St. to Lynn 2 mi., L on Pennybrook Rd. to lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Nick Palky (781-933-8783; NickPalky@hotmail.com).

Sun, Oct 9. Leominster State Forest, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 6mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte.95/128 exit28, Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 until 11 pm; jerryyos@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6 mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hills cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm (approx). Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3 mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 (best time to call: until 11 pm)).
[Jerry Yos had an achilles tendon injury that prevented him from leading this hike. The hike was cancelled amd participants were redirected to Jim Loughlin's hike (which Henry Gardner took over).]

Sun, Oct 9. Lincoln/Concord, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Hike to Sudbury River. 10mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg.lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
Web version: Hike to Sudbury River incl. Adams and Fairhaven Woods, Walden Pond and Pine Hill areas. 10 mi. [70+ temp. may lessen distance.] Meet at 10am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte. 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR station lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039).
[Jim Loughlin was feeling under the weather, so Henry Gardner substituted as Leader.]

Mon, Oct 10. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Brisk 8mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Rte.3 exit 14, take Rte.228N towards Hingham 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3mi. to visitor ctr. lot. Rain cancels. No e-mail after 11am, 10/9. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034 7-9 pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Brisk 8 mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Rte. 3 exit 14, take Rte. 228N towards Hingham 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, R onto Free St. 1.3mi. to visitor ctr. lot. No reg. Rain cancels. No e-mail after 11am, 10/9. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com). [Corinne Waite substituting for Beth Mosias]

Sat, Oct 15. Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 10am-2:30pm. Moderate walk. Bring water/lunch. Meet Wedgmere Station, Winchester. From Rte. 93 exit 33 (Medford), take S. Border Rd. W 2.2mi. to Mystic Valley Pkwy., 0.9mi. to Bacon St., R under tracks. Lot on L. Storm cancels. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10 pm; betsyg@space.mit.edu).
Web version: 10am-2:30pm. Moderate walk. Bring water/lunch. Meet Wedgmere Station, Winchester. From Rte. 93 exit 33 (Medford), take S. Border Rd. W 2.2mi. to Mystic Valley Pkwy., 0.9mi. to Bacon St., L under tracks. Lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 (best time to call: until 10 pm); betsyg@space.mit.edu).
[Betsy wants directions changed in the future to read "L under tracks". Perhaps best to have "R on Bacon St. 0.9mi., under tracks to lot on L".]

Sat, Oct 15. Ward Reservation, Andover, MA. (Hiking, Walks) FT,NM - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Hike to summit of Holt Hill w/view of Boston skyline. Picnic at solstice stones. 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Bring hiking boots/water/snacks. I-93 Exit41, take Rt.125 North 5mi. Turn right onto Prospect Rd., follow for 0.3mi. to entrance/parking(15 cars) on right. Storm cancels. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293; richsoohoo@aol.com).
Web version: Hike to summit of Holt Hill, highest point in Essex County, Tr. of Reservations with view of Boston skyline. Picnic at solstice stones. 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Hiking boots, bring water and snacks. From I-93 Exit 41, take Rt. 125 North 5 mi. Turn right onto Prospect Rd. and follow for 0.3 mi. to entrance and parking (15 cars) on right. Joint with Harvard Club of Andover. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293; richsoohoo@aol.com).

Sun, Oct 16. Grassy Pond, Acton, MA. (Instruction (Skills), Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk to pond through meadow and forest focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:30AM-12:30PM. Rte. 2 to exit 42 (Rte. 27/Main Street, Acton), follow Rte. 27 North for about 1 mile through Acton Center, turn left on Nagog Hill Rd., travel Nagog Hill Rd. for about 1.2 miles. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk to pond through meadow and forest focusing on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:30AM - 12:30PM. Rte. 2 to exit 42 (Rte. 27/Main Street, Acton), follow Rte. 27 North for about 1 mile through Acton Center and turn left on Nagog Hill Rd. travel Nagog Hill Rd. for about 1.2 miles. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Oct 16. Middlesex Canal, Winchester/Medford, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 3-mi. level history walk along canal route to site of Mystic River aqueduct in Medford, 1:30pm. Meet at Sandy (Shannon) Beach lot at Upper Mystic Lake on Mystic Valley Pkwy., 1.3 mi. N of Rte. 60. Joint w/M'sex Canal Assoc. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 3-mi. level history walk along canal route to site of Mystic River aqueduct in Medford, 1:30pm. Meet at Sandy (Shannon) Beach lot at Upper Mystic Lake on Mystic Valley Pkwy., 1.3 mi. N of Rte. 60. Joint w/M'sex Canal Assoc. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org or Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 to 10pm). No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com). Related Website(s): Middlesex Canal Association

Sun, Oct 16. Emerald Necklace, Boston, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 6mi. mod. pace w/stops 9:30am-12:30pm. 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 12:30pm. We will meet at the Arlington T stop, in front of Hermes at the corner of Boylston and Arlington at 9:30am. 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).

Sun, Oct 16. Andres Institute of Art, Brookline, NH. (Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: Explore trails in 140-acre hilltop sculpture garden 9:45AM-1:30PM. Bring lunch/water/boots. Take Rte.2 W 20mi. past Concord rotary, R on Rte.13 N 15mi. to driveway just before Big Bear Lodge, 100yds. to trail pkg. lot. Contact L if weather doubtful. L Mark Levine ((781) 275-2143 to 9 pm, trailmark@verizon.net)
Web version: Explore trails in 140-acre hilltop international sculpture garden w/views, 9:45 AM-1:30 PM. Bring lunch, water & boots. Take Rte. 2 W 20 mi. past Concord rotary, R on Rte. 13 N 15 mi. to driveway just before Big Bear Lodge, 2.5 mi. N of NH state line (1 hr. from Concord, MA), 100 yds. to trail pkg. lot. Info: www.andresinstitute.org. Contact L if weather doubtful. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Registration not required. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Thurs, Oct 20. Harborwalk and North End, Boston, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4 mi. walk along waterfront-downtown Boston and through streets/alleyways-North End, incl. stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-8:45pm. Meet just inside main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4 mi. walk along waterfront-downtown Boston and through streets/alleyways-North End, incl. stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-8:45pm. Meet just inside main doors at entrance to South Station T Stop and Train Station on Summer Street. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Thurs, Oct 20. Slide Program, Outer Mongolia, Boston, MA. (Photography) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: Gorgeous mountains, lakes/grasslands/flowers/horses/gers (what's a ger?), attractive people, Buddhist temples. See a total solar eclipse; a country few people Visit! Presented by Hilary Hopkins. 12:30p.m., Cabot Aud., 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. L Local Walks Committee (617-786-8850; lanponkapoag@aol.com).
Web version: Gorgeous mountains, lakes, grasslands, flowers, horses, gers (what's a ger?), attractive people, Buddhist temples. See a total solar eclipse, and a country few people Visit! Presented by Hilary Hopkins. 12:30 p.m., Cabot Aud., 5 Joy St., Boston. Brown bag lunch 11:30am-12:15pm. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Local Walks Committee.

Sat, Oct 22. Duxbury Beach, Duxbury, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 8mi. hike along shore to Gurnet Light, return via road. 10:15am-2:15pm. Rte.3 exit 11, take Rte. 14E to end, L onto Washington St. R onto Powder Point Ave., 1 mi. Lot on R before Powder Point Bridge. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9 pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 8 mi. hike along shore to Gurnet Light, return via road. 10:15am-2:15pm. Rte. 3 exit 11, take Rte. 14E to end, L onto Washington St. R onto Powder Point Ave., 1 mi. Lot on R before Powder Point Bridge. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Oct 22. Middlesex Fells, Stoneham, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Hilly 6.5mi. hike at Wright's Pond, 10:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte.93N exit34, R onto South St. to Stone Zoo pkg.lot. From Rte.93S, exit35, go under highway, turn R. Go across Rte28 to pkg. lot on R. Storm cancels. L Dan Pratt (781-933-7833; danpratt41@comcast.net).
Web version: Hilly 6.5 mi. hike at Wright's Pond, 10:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. From Rte. 93N exit 34, R onto South St. to Stone Zoo pkg. lot. From Rte. 93S take exit 35, go under highway, turn R. Go across Rte. 28 to pkg. lot on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Dan Pratt.

Sat, Oct 22. Northern Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (Hiking) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Challenging 6-mi. hike through rugged terrain, 10 AM-1:30 PM. 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. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Challenging 6-mi. hike through rugged terrain, 10 AM-1:30 PM. 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Oct 22, 2011. Regatta & Greenways, Cambridge. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway, Harvard, & Head of the Charles Regatta, 9:15am-12:30pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. hike featuring Fresh Pond, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Charles River Greenway, Harvard, & Head of the Charles Regatta, 9:15am-12:30pm. Easy return by T. Meet W side Alewife T sta. at passenger drop-off sign. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182, best time to call: to 10pm).

Sun, Oct 23. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (Hiking) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 10-mi. hike, 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch/water. Mtg./Potluck after in Sharon. Last Names A-F(beverage), G-J(salad), K-Q(entree), R-Z(dessert). Rte.95 S to Rte.295 S to exit11 in Cumberland,RI. Rte.114 N 3.7mi. to Diamond Hill SP on R opp. Ice Cream Machine. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671; jgoyea@hotmail.com).
Web version: 10-mi. hike w/varied scenery from Wampum Corner, Wrentham, S to Diamond Hill, RI, 9:30am-4pm. Bring lunch & water. FOWT Annual Mtg. & Potluck after in Sharon. Last Names A-F bring beverage, G-J salad, K-Q entree, R-Z dessert. Take Rte. 95 S to Rte. 295 S to exit 11 in Cumberland, RI, then Rte. 114 N 3.7 mi. to Diamond Hill SP on R opp. Ice Cream Machine. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sun, Oct 23. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike w/some steep hills, 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5mi. to stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383; henryghikes@gis.net).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike w/some steep hills, 9:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From I-93/Route 128 Exit 3, travel north for 0.5mi. to the stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@gis.net).

Sun, Oct 23. Charles River, Cambridge/Boston, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 5 mi. walk to Public Gardens, Boston Common, along river, crossing 3 bridges & end at Kenmore Sq., 10am-2pm. Optional lunch & social hr. after. Bring snack/water. Meet outside Kendall Sq. T sta., Cambridge. Storm cancels. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014; sarachef@aol.com).
Web version: 5 mi. walk to Public Gardens, Boston Common, along river, crossing 3 bridges & end at Kenmore Sq., 10am-2pm. Optional lunch & social hr. after. Bring snack/water. Meet outside Kendall Sq. T sta., Cambridge. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sara Epstein (781-620-1014; sarachef@aol.com).

Sat, Oct 29. Blue Hills Hike, Milton, MA. (Hiking) - approved June 28
Outdoors version: Hike 7-mi. on a variety of trails, some steep, incl. Skyline Trail w/views, 10am-4pm. 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. Joint w/FBH. L Steve Olanoff (781-326-6585; olanoff@aol.com).
Web version: Hike 7 miles on a variety of trails in the Blue Hills Reservation, some steep, including the Skyline Trail with views, 10 am-4 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.

Sat, Oct 29, 2011. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 5-mi. hike w/hilltop views & 2 scenic ponds, 9:30am-12:30pm. Can combine w/PM Lynn Woods hike. Bring snack & water. From Rte.1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy W 0.3 mi., R on Forest St., park at end at Res. HQ. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 5-mi. hike w/hilltop views & 2 scenic ponds, 9:30am to 12:30pm. Can combine w/PM Lynn Woods hike. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy W 0.3 mi., R on Forest St., park at end at Res. HQ. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 (best time to call: to 10pm)).

Sat, Oct 29, 2011. Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike via Undercliff Path to pirate cave & 3 large ponds, 1:00-4:30pm. Bring snack/water. From Rte.1 in Saugus 2.0mi. S of Rte.95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2.0mi., L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg area. L Mike Stadelmaier ((617) 282-3182 to 10pm, hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 6-mi. hike via Undercliff Path to pirate cave & 3 large ponds, 1-4:30 p.m. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 1 in Saugus 2 mi. S of Rte. 95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2 mi., L on Pennybrook Rd. to Western Gate pkg area. No dogs; non-AMC member $1. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 (best time to call: to 10pm)).

Sun, Oct 30. Blue Hills, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 7mi. fast-paced hike, L's choice including steep hills. 9:30am. Bring/lunch/water. Meet Houghton's Pond pkg.lot. From Rte 93/128 exit3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Rain cancels. See http://amcboston.org/walks for weather cancellation update. L Debbie Kee (617-739-1569; dlaukee@rcn.com), CL Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).
Web version: 7 mi. fast-paced hike, L's choice including steep hills. 9:30am. Bring/lunch/water. Meet Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2 mi. to lot on R. Rain cancels. See http://amcboston.org/walks for weather cancellation update. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Debbie Kee (617-739-1569; dlaukee@rcn.com), CL Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sat, Nov 5. Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. (Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Easy 4-mi. walk incl historic canal, riverside walks, and hidden rooftop garden, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. Bring lunch. Meet at Kendall Sq. T in Cambridge (front of Marriott Hotel). Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: Easy 4-mi. walk incl historic canal, riverside walks, and hidden rooftop garden, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. Bring lunch. Meet at Kendall Sq. T in Cambridge (front of Marriott Hotel). Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sat, Nov 5, 2011. Lincoln Conservation Land, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: 10-mi. hike incl. Mt. Misery & Walden Pond, 9:15AM to 2:45PM. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Lincoln RR sta. on Lincoln Rd. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 to 10pm; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).
Web version: 10-mi. hike incl. Mt. Misery & Walden Pond, 9:15AM to 2:45PM. Bring lunch & water. Meet at Lincoln RR sta. on Lincoln Rd. L Mike Stadelmaier (617-282-3182 (best time to call: to 10pm)).

Sun, Nov 6. Habitat Audubon Sanctuary, Belmont, MA. (Instruction (Skills), Walks) - approved July 10
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk through forest/field, focusing on plant ID/fun natural history. 9:00am-12noon. From Rte. 2, Exit 59 go west on Rte. 60/Pleasant St. 0.6 mi. R onto Clifton St., first L on Fletcher Rd., bear L at fork, next L on Juniper Rd. 0.2 mi. to sanctuary (10 Juniper).Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk through forest/field, focusing on plant ID/fun natural history. 9:00am-12noon. From Rte. 2, Exit 59 go west on Rte. 60/Pleasant St. 0.6 mi. R onto Clifton St., first L on Fletcher Rd., bear L at fork, next L on Juniper Rd. 0.2 mi. to sanctuary (10 Juniper). Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Nov 12. Castle Island, South Boston, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi. scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:30am to 2:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet inside JFK/UMASS Red Line T-sta. at upper level gates. No nearby pkg. Storm cancels. No e-mails after 11am 11/11/11. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7:00-9:00pm; bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mile scenic walk along the ocean to Castle Island. 10:30am to 2:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside the JFK/UMass Red Line T station at the upper level gates. No nearby parking. Storm cancels. No e-mails after 11am 11/11/11. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Beth Mosias (bmosias@yahoo.com).

Sat, Nov 12. Blue Hills Hike, Milton, MA. (Hiking, Walks) - approved July 11
Outdoors version: Mod. strenuous 8 mi. hike, some steep hills. Meet at 9:30am at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/Rtes.128 Exit 3, head N. to stop sign, R on Hillside St., 0.2 mi. to pkg. lot on R. Rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, eve 7-9 only).
Web version: Mod. strenuous 8 mi. hike, some steep hills. Meet at 9:30am at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/Rtes.128 Exit 3, head N. to stop sign, R on Hillside St., 0.2 mi. to pkg. lot on R. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472, best time to call: eve 7-9 only).

Sun, Nov 13. Weir Hill, North Andover, MA. (Hiking, Walks) FT,NM - approved July 10
Outdoors version: 9:00am-11:00am. Bring water/snacks/boots. Rte.93, Rte.125N (7. mi.), L on Rte.114W, R on Rte.125 (0.2 mi.), R at lights (0.6 mi.) Fork R (0.2 mi.). At Center go straight (0.1 mi.), L on Stevens St. 0.8mi. Entrance on R. Storm cancels. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293; richsoohoo@aol.com).
Web version: 9:00am-11:00am. Bring water/snacks/boots. Rte. 93, Rte. 125N (7.3 mi.), L on Rte. 114W, R on Rte. 125 (0.2 mi.), R at lights (0.6 mi.) Fork R (0.2 mi.). At Center go straight (0.1 mi.), L on Stevens St. 0.8mi. Entrance on R. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Richard Soo Hoo (978-470-2293; richsoohoo@aol.com).