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

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Previously Scheduled:

Sun, Sept 1, 2013. Mt. Misery, Farrar Pond, and adj. conservation areas, Lincoln, MA. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 13, added map July 8
Outdoors version: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] Meet 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte.95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039)
Web version: 9 mi. [70+ temp may lessen distance.] Meet at 9:30am in Lincoln RR commuter pkg. lot. From Rte 95/128 take exit 28 in Waltham, follow Trapelo Road W 2.5 mi., L on Lincoln Rd 1.4 mi., R just before tracks into RR sta. lot. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Loughlin (617-923-8039)

Mon, Sept 2, 2013. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (Hiking, walks) - approved May 9, modified July 8 with map
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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034).

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Sat, Sept 7, 2013. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (Hiking, walks) - approved July 2 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).

Sat, Sept 7, 2013. Breakheart Reservation, Saugus. (Hiking, walks) - approved July 8 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mile challenging hike, 9:30am-12:45pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; info@hiddenboston.com).
Web version: 5 mile challenging hike, 9:30am-12:45pm. Bring lunch/snacks, water & hiking boots. From Rte. 1 in Saugus take Lynn Fells Pkwy West 0.3 mi., right onto Forest Street. Park at end. Meet at Visitors Center. Storm cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Sept 8, 2013. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area, Groton. (Walks) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: Come see this little-known gem along the very pretty Squannacook River. Meet 1:00pm behind the sign on the west side of Townsend Road in West Groton, 42.63676N 71.64952W. About 2 hours. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: Come see this little-known gem along the very pretty Squannacook River. Meet 1:00pm behind the sign on the west side of Townsend Road in West Groton, 42.63676N 71.64952W. About 2 hours. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734).

Tues, Sept 10, 2013. Harborwalk and North End, Boston. (Walks) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along waterfront and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the 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 of downtown Boston and through streets and alleyways of North End, including stop at Italian bakery, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet just inside the 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.

Sat, Sept 14, 2013. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, Walks) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. 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. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30-3:30pm. 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. Parking limited, arrive early. Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Sept 14, 2013. Andres Institute of Art, Brookline, NH. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: Explore 140-acre sculpture garden. 9:30am-2:00pm. Take Rte.2 W 20 mi. past Concord, MA rotary. R on Rte.13N 15 mi., L Andres driveway (2.5 mi. N MA/NH state line). 100 yds to pkg lot on R. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: Explore trails through 140-acre hilltop international sculpture garden-largest in NE, w/views, constantly changing exhibits and interesting finds. 9:30am-2:00pm. Directions: Take Rte. 2 W 20 mi. past Concord, MA rotary. R on Rte. 13 N 15 mi, L Andres driveway (2.5 mi. N MA/NH state line). Parking lot 100 yds in on R. off driveway. Contact L if severe weather. Andres info, trail map and directions go to www.andresinstitute.org. No dogs; nonAMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sun, Sept 15, 2013. Hale Reservation/Powisett Farm, Westwood. (Walks) - approved July 2 with map (pretty sure, but check)
Outdoors version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1-3pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com).
Web version: Easy walk, mostly woods, across a dam & thru a meadow, 1-3pm. 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. Wear traction device on boots if conditions warrant. No dogs, non-AMC members $1. L Jean Veigas (781-449-4324).

Sun, Sept 15, 2013. Waban to Chestnut Hill, Newton Parks and Conservation Lands. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 5 with map
Outdoors version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Shade/flat terrain. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).
Web version: 9:30am to 12:30pm. 6-mi hike featuring Aqueduct, Cold Spring Park, Webster Conservation Area, Hammond Pond Reservation and Houghton Garden. Lots of shade and flat terrain. Meet at Waban T parking lot on Riverside line. Ends at Chestnut Hill T station. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).

Sat, Sept 21, 2013. North End, Boston. (Walks) - approved July 5
Outdoors version: 10:00am-12:00pm. Narrated walk through Boston's North End emphasizing richness of immigration history of Boston. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).
Web version: 10:00am-12:00pm. A narrated walk through Boston's Historic North End neighborhood emphasizing the richness of the immigration history of Boston. Heavy rain cancels. Registration required. Limited to 15. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).

Sat, Sept 21. Parks & Greenways, Cambridge to Malden. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 15 with map
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com).

Sun, Sept 22, 2013. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. hike to Mt Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-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. Heavy rain cancels. L Henry Gardner (781-894-4383; henryghikes@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate hike to Mt Misery/Fairhaven Bay, 9:30am-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. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sun, Sept 22, 2013. Explore East Boston. (Walks, N) - approved July 2 with map
Outdoors version: From 10am-2pm. Harbor walk, beaches, historic sites, and more. Meet inside near the exit turnstile at Airport T Station (blue line). Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: From 10am-2pm. Harbor walk, beaches, historic sites, and more. Meet inside near the exit turnstile at Airport T Station (blue line). Bring lunch, water. Storm cancels. New members welcome. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551).

Sat, Sept 28, 2013. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (Walks) - approved July 2 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, Sept 29, 2013. Caryl Park, Dover. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 2 with map
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, 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618).

Sat, Oct 5, 2013. Acton Arboretum, Acton. (Instruction, Walks) - approved July 3 with map
Outdoors version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of autumn fruits and wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID/ natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. Arrive early, parking limited. (Note-sign faces opposite direction). Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).
Web version: Slow-paced nature walk in search of a variety of autumn fruits and wildflowers. The walk will focus on plant ID and natural history. 9:30am-12:30pm. From Concord rotary, take Rte 2 West 2.2 miles, Right on Taylor Road 0.7 miles to Arboretum on right. Arrive early, parking limited. (Note - sign faces opposite direction). Steady rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sat, Oct 5, 2013. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 8 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate/strenuous 7mi. hike on Skyline, other trails w/some steep hills. Pace moderate, will be a workout. No beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Meet Houghton's Pond lot. Rte.93/128 exit3, N to stop at Hillside St. R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).
Web version: Moderate to strenuous 7 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. Rte 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2 miles to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).

Sun, Oct 6, 2013. Battle Road, Lexington and Concord. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 3 with map
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 Gail Zwink (508-460-5038; ggzwink@gmail.com).
Web version: Admire early foliage and share some revolutionary tales along the Battle Road Trail in the Minute Man National Park. Walk 7 miles at a moderate pace from the Minute Man Visitor's Center to the North Bridge, with better footwear than the Redcoats in 1775. Meet at 9.30am 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 Gail Zwink (508-460-5038).

Sat, Oct 12, 2013. Purgatory Falls, Milford, NH. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua(NH), Rte.101A W toward Milford 7mi., L onto Rte.101W ramp toward Wilton 5mi., continue N thru light, over bridge onto North River Rd., cross Center Rd. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Traction devices/snowshoes? Weather uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: 6-mi. lollipop route along picturesque stream past waterfalls, cascades, along ledges & hilly forest terrain, 9:30am-3:30pm. From Nashua NH go W on Rte. 101A toward Milford 7 mi., L onto Rte. 101 W ramp toward Wilton, NH 5 mi., continue N thru light (cross Rte. 101A) over bridge onto North River Rd., 0.8 mi. cross Center Rd. 0.5 mi. to McClellan Tr. lot on L. Depending on weather traction devices and/or snowshoes may be necessary! Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Oct 12, 2013. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 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, Oct 13, 2013. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: 10-mi. hike w/varied scenery. 9:30am-4:00pm. Bring lunch/water. Potluck after. Last Names O-S(beverage), T-Z(salad), A-G(entree), H-N(dessert). Take Rte.95S to Rte.295 S to exit11 in Cumberland, RI, then Rte.114 N 3.7 mi. to Diamond Hill SP on R opp. Ice Cream Machine. L Jim Goyea (508-339-7671; jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net).
Web version: 10-mi. hike w/varied scenery from Wampum Corner, Wrentham, S to Diamond Hill, RI, 9:30am-4:00pm. Bring lunch & water. FOWT Annual Mtg. & Potluck after in Sharon. Last Names O-S bring beverage, T-Z salad, A-G entree, H-N 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 (508-339-7671), CL Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net).

Sun, Oct 13, 2013. Shepley Hills, Groton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: Come see New England woods in fall splendor, w/hardwood and pine forest, a soapstone quarry, eskers, and a pretty stream. A few hills, about 2 hours. Meet 1 pm, where Nod Rd. crosses the rail trail, 42.6324N 71.5758W. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: Come see New England woods in fall splendor, with hardwood and pine forest, a soapstone quarry, eskers, and a pretty stream. A few hills, about 2 hours. Meet 1 pm, where Nod Rd. crosses the rail trail, 42.6324N 71.5758W. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-448-3734).

Sun, Oct 13, 2013. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map, modfied July 8
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, Squantum, 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm; Bmosias@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mi walk along Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, Squantum, 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 (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, Oct 14, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: 10am-2:30pm. Easy 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 10pm; 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., R under tracks. Lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Betsy Goeke (781-729-8484 until 10pm).

Sat, Oct 19, 2013. Harvard Yard, Cambridge. (Walks) - approved July 5 - canceled Oct 14
Outdoors version: 10:00am-12:00pm. Narrated walk through campus emphasizing Harvard's rich history while examining different architectural styles. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 20. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).
Web version: 10:00 - 12:00 A narrated walk through the campus of one of the most prestigious universities in the country emphasizing the rich history of Harvard while examining different architectural styles. Heavy rain cancels. Registration required. Limited to 20. L Bill McDonald (508-942-3800; fonebill3@icloud.com).

Sun, Oct 20, 2013. Blue Hills, Milton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike including Skyline Trail, 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@aol.com).
Web version: Moderate-to-strenuous hike including Skyline Trail, 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@aol.com).

Sun, Oct 20, 2013. Middlesex Canal, Woburn. (Walks) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 1:30pm at SE corner of parking lot behind Woburn Cinemas, along Rte.128. Level, 3-mi. along 2 sections of historic canal. From Rte.95/128 exit35 Woburn, take Rte.38 S 0.1mi., R onto Middlesex Canal Dr. past Holiday Inn to meeting place. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 until 10pm).
Web version: Meet at 1:30pm at the SE corner of the parking lot behind the Woburn Cinemas, along Rte. 128. Level, 3-mi., joint w/Middlesex Canal Association along 2 sections of the historic canal. From Rte. 95/128 exit 35 in Woburn, take Rte. 38 S 0.1 mi., R onto Middlesex Canal Dr. past Holiday Inn to meeting place. Info:www.middlesexcanal.org. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Roger Hagopian (781-861-7868 until 10pm).

Fri, Oct 25, 2013. Historic Streets of Boston. (Walks) - approved July 14 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. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sat, Oct 26, 2013. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. hike 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet WashingtonSt.-side Oak Grove T-sta. Rte.93 exit32 in Medford take Rte.60E 1.2mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6mi., L on Wash.St. 0.1mi., R into T-sta.lot(fee) or street park. Severe weather->email. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 6-mile. hike, some rocky steep hills to cliff views including waterfall w/lunch at pond, 10:00am-2:15pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet on Washington St. side of Oak Grove T sta. From Rte. 93 exit 32 in Medford take Rte. 60 E 1.2 mi., L on Highland Ave. 0.5 mi., R on Glenwood St. 0.6 mi., L on Wash. St. 0.1 mi., R into T sta. lot (fee) or park on street. Email if severe weather No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sat, Oct 26, 2013. Pond Meadow, Braintree. (Walks, hiking) - approved July 8 with map
Outdoors version: Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk. 9:45am-12:00pm. Bring snack/water. Meet Braintree lot. Rte3 S (past Braintree split) exit17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7mi., R (Middle St.) 0.7mi., L (Liberty St.), immediate R into lot. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Easy/moderate 4-mi. walk. 9:45am-12:00pm. Bring snack/water. Meet Braintree lot. Rte 3 S (past Braintree split) exit 17 to traffic circle, 3rd R (Union Street) east 0.7mi., R (Middle St.) 0.7mi., L (Liberty St.), immediate R into lot. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Oct 27, 2013. Caryl Park, Dover. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 4 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced hike, 10am, 5mi. Rte.95/128 exit19, 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, 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. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Joyce Beatty (781-444-5618).

Sun, Oct 27, 2013. Charles River, Cambridge/Boston. (Walks) - approved July 5 with map
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; sarahepstein51@comcast.net).
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; sarahepstein51@comcast.net).

Sat, Nov 2, 2013. Boston's Developing Waterfront, Boston. (Walks, Hiking, 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).

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).

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).

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).

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


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