September-October 2014 AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
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Mon, Sept 1, 2014. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved Apr 12 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, 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. L Beth Mosias (781-335-5034, 7-9pm).

Mon, Sept 1, 2014. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (hiking, walks) - approved May 15 with map
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 Robert Winters (617-661-9230; Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; 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 Robert Winters (Robert@rwinters.com), CL Mike Stadelmaier (770-377-8896; hikeinfo@yahoo.com).

Tues, Sept 2, 2014. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks) - approved July 13 with map
Outdoors version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk, 6:15-7:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet: front of Sullivan's. Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses(#9 or #11). Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Leisurely 4-mi. walk along harbor, 6:15-7:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet in front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732).

Sat, Sept 6, 2014. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. (hiking, walks) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: 8.5mi. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. 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: 8.5 mile. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. 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 6, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (hiking, walks) - approved July 14 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mile hike to lesser-known hills in western Fells. 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/sturdy footgear. From Rte.93, take exit33 in Medford, go west on South Border Road toward Winchester; two miles to paved Long Pond lot on the right. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mile hike to lesser-known hills in the western Fells. 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and sturdy footgear. From Route 93, take exit 33 in Medford, go west on South Border Road toward Winchester; two miles to paved Long Pond lot on the right. Rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732).

Sun, Sept 7, 2014. Lincoln/Concord Conservation Land. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 15 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 7, 2014. Midstate Trail hike in Spencer hills. (hiking, Clubwide, N) - approved June 14 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 1:00pm in Spencer for hike over Moose Hill and across Moose Hill Reservoir dam back to Route 9, 6 miles over short, steep hills. L David Sensenig Jr. (508-757-8052; ginesnes@gmail.com).
Web version: Meet at 1:00pm near where trail crosses Route 9 in Spencer at Spencer Country Inn [near 412 Main Street, GPS 42.255979 - 71.956709]. Leave some cars here and shuttle to McCormack Road by 4-H Club horse barns near Buck Hill. Hike south over Moose Hill and across Moose Hill Reservoir dam back to Route 9, 6 miles moderate pace over short, steep hills. L David Sensenig Jr. (508-757-8052).
Driving Directions: Follow Route 9 west of Worcester to Spencer Country Inn on Route 9 [Main Street] in Spencer near 412 Main Street, GPS 42.255979 - 71.956709.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 13, 2014. Midstate Trail through Spencer & Audubon land. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am in Spencer; hike by Audubon land and horse farms, 5.3 mile rolling terrain; moderate pace. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am in Spencer where trail crosses near corner of Ash Street and East Charlton Road [near 160 Ash Street, GPS 42.218513 - 71.980095]. Leave some cars here and shuttle to Route 9 at Spencer Country Inn. Walk south by Audubon land and horse farms, 5.3 miles, back to Ash Street corner. Leader: Tia Koziak (tel. 508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: From Rte. 20, take Rte. 31 north 5.4 miles. Take right on Capon Road .4 miles to end, turn left and park near that corner on Ash Street; which is .1 mile north of GH Wilson Rd and trail crossing. From Rte. 9, take Rte. 31 south. Turn left on East Charlton Rd. to corner of Ash Street where you turn left and park.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 13, 2014. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Walks, hiking) - online-only late listing approved Sept 12 with map
Web version: Moderate 4-mile walk including water views, hike up Horn Pond Mountain, 11:15am-1:15pm. Bring snack/lunch. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 0.8 mi. to pkg. lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Marc Hurwitz (hiddenboston@yahoo.com).

Sun, Sept 14, 2014. Burrage Pond, Hanson. (Walks, hiking) - late listing approved Aug 21 with map
Outdoors version: 5-mile hike, 9:30-11:45am on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails, open water, marshland. From Rte.27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2mi., sharp right to Hawks Ave. across tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. Bring water/snack/appropriate footwear. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5-mile hike, 9:30-11:45am on abandoned cranberry bog, sandy trails featuring open water and marshland. From Rte. 27 in Hanson, Pleasant Street for 0.2 mi., take sharp right to Hawks Ave. across the tracks, left on dirt road at fence, past building to trailhead. GeoCode N 42 01 49.1 W 70 51 32.3. Bring water and snack and wear appropriate footwear. No dogs, $1 fee for non-AMC members. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).

Sun, Sept 14, 2014. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. (Instruction, Walks) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Slow paced nature walk looking for late summer wildflowers and fruits. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 9:00am-noon. 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. 9:00am-noon. 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).

Sun, Sept 14, 2014. Wharton Plantation, Groton. (Hiking, walks) - approved July 12 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00pm-3:00pm. 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. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).
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. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014).

Sat, Sept 20, 2014. Midstate Trail hike. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map, Leader changed Aug 22
Outdoors version: Meet 9:00am to hike south in Charlton 6.4 miles, ending with walk through cow tunnel under Route 20. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net). L Mark Dubois (508-853-9609; mdubois1@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 9:00am where trail crosses Route 20 in Charlton [near 8 Old Worcester Road, GPS 42.146294 - 71.937780]. Leave some cars here and drive to parking turn-off on Ash Street in Spencer. From here hike south 6.4 miles, ending with walk through cow tunnel under Route 20. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net). L Mark Dubois (508-853-9609).
Driving Directions: Heading west on Route 20 in Oxford, from corner with Rte. 56, go west on Rte. 20 for 3.0 miles. Take left at stoplight onto Worcester Rd. across from Auto Center (big tan building on right). Go up road and bear left, past trail crossing, and park around cul-de-sac.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 20, 2014. Parks & Greenways, Quincy. (walks, hiking) - approved July 13 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, Sept 21, 2014. Explore East Boston. (Walks, N) - approved July 11 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).

Sun, Sept 21, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leader's Choice, 5 miles, 9:00am-1:00pm. 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: Leader's Choice, 5 miles, 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).

Sun, Sept 21, 2014. Duxbury Beach. (Walks, hiking) - late listing approved Aug 17 with map
Outdoors version: 10:00am. Begin at Powder Point Bridge crossing 1/2 mile to peninsula surrounded by ocean/bay. Hike beach for 1.8mi. to High Pines, then pine forest, Plum Hills or Plymouth Town Line, approx. 1mi. Return same way. Lunch after at Snug Harbor. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm), CL Mary Wisbach (mwisbach@aol.com).
Web version: 10:00am. It is 10-15 degrees colder on the beach. Please dress accordingly. Begin at Powder Point Bridge crossing 1/2 mile to the peninsula which is surrounded by ocean and bay. Hike the beach for 1.8 miles to High Pines. Cross over to a packed dirt road, the Gurnet Road, which passes through thick pine forest on the ocean side and marsh on the bay. This stretch of shore is home to many water birds including the infamous Federally Endangered Piping Plover from early spring to late summer and Snowy Owls in winter. Walk to the Plum Hills, or the Plymouth Town Line, approximately 1 mile. Return the same way. Lunch at French Memories (also owners of Cafe Vanille, Four Seasons Hotel, Boston) at Snug Harbor, Washington Street, Duxbury Center. From North or South, take Route 3 to Exit 11, exit roundabout at the 2nd turn from either direction, onto Congress St.; 1.8 m, bear R onto Church St. which turns into St. George St., 1.1 mile L at the flagpole onto Powder Point Rd. (no street sign), Powder Point Bridge to end. Parking in small lot to the right. No street parking. Call 781-771-3680 if needed. Registration is not required for this activity, however you may wish to contact us if you have any questions. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. Heavy rain cancels. If uncertain, contact a leader. L Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm), CL Mary Wisbach (mwisbach@aol.com).
Directions: From North or South, take Route 3 to Exit 11, exit roundabout at the 2nd turn from either direction, onto Congress St.; 1.8 m, bear R onto Church St. which turns into St. George St., 1.1 mile L at the flagpole onto Powder Point Rd. (no street sign), Powder Point Bridge to end. Parking in small lot to the right. No street parking. Call 781-771-3680 if needed.

Sat, Sept 27, 2014. Midstate Trail over French River in Oxford. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12 in Oxford; hike over French river, 5 miles. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12 in Oxford, across from Dana Road, just north of town center [near 52 Rocky Hill Road, GPS 42.132239 - 71.874865]. Leave some cars here and drive to trail crossing on (south side of) Route 20 in Charlton. From here hike south through Hodges Village Dam area to Rocky Hill Road, 5 miles.
Driving Directions: Route I-395 south from Worcester, exit at Depot Road to Route 12, heading south, turn right onto Rocky Hill Road.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Sept 27, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks) - approved July 13 with map
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 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; betsyg@space.mit.edu).

Sun, Sept 28, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Mod. 6-7mi. hike. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. 6-7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9:00am-2:00pm. 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, Sept 28, 2014. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved July 16 (am) with map, hopefully before magazine deadline
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 (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.

Sun, Sept 28, 2014. Bedford/Burlington/Lexington Woodlands. (hiking, walks) - approved July 12 with map
Outdoors version: Hilly 6-mi. through conservation/municipal lands. 9:45am-2:30pm. Meet Wilson Mill Park, Old Burlington Rd., Bedford. Rte.128 exit31B, NW 2.1mi. MA225W/MA4N to MA62E; R(toward Burlington), bear R at "Y" 0.9mi Old Burlington Rd. Lot 0.3mi at dead end. Heavy-rain-cancels (weather uncertain-->call). L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; 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 31B head NW 2.1 mi. toward Bedford on MA 225W/MA 4N to MA 62E. Turn R (toward Burlington) and bear R at "Y" in 0.9 mi on Old Burlington Rd. Pkg. lot is 0.3 mi at dead end. Heavy rain cancels (if weather uncertain call). No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Sat, Oct 4, 2014. Acton Arboretum. (Instruction, Walks) - approved July 11 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 4, 2014. Neponset River Greenway/Milton Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved July 13 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, Oct 5, 2014. Midstate Trail Oxford to Sutton. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet at NOON at parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton; 6.5 miles moderate pace. L Tia Koziak (508-981-1152; ma2622@charter.net).
Web version: Meet at NOON at parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton [near 660 Central Turnpike, GPS 42.114499 - 71.799750]. Leave some cars and drive to end of Rocky Hill Road off Route12 in Oxford. Hike south 6.5 miles to West Sutton. Leaders: Tia Koziak (tel. 508-981-1152).
Driving Directions: Take Rte. 395 south from Worcester to Exit 4A, taking Sutton Ave. east (toward Sutton) for 3.2 miles to church on right. From Rte. 146 take Central Turnpike toward Oxford 4.7 miles to church on left.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sun, Oct 5, 2014. Blue Hills, Milton. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 15 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 0.5 mi. to the stop sign, turn right on Hillside St. Go 0.2 mi. to Houghton's Pond lot on right. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Henry Gardner (henryghikes@aol.com).

Sun, Oct 5, 2014. Boston/Charlestown Harbor Walk. (hiking, walks) - approved July 16 (pm) with map, hopefully before magazine deadline - otherwise will move to NOV
Outdoors version: Visit scenic & historic sites on brisk 12-mi. walk along waterfront from Charlestown to Dorchester Heights, 9:00am. Stop for lunch in North End. Shorter options available. Meet at Kendall T sta., Cambridge. Rain cancels. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364; Redsox234@comcast.net).
Web version: Visit scenic & historic sites on brisk 12-mi. walk along waterfront from Charlestown to Dorchester Heights, 9:00am. Stop for lunch in North End. Shorter options available. Meet at Kendall T sta., Cambridge. Rain cancels. Dogs ok; non-AMC members $1. L Shelly Elzweig (978-387-6364).

Sat, Oct 11, 2014. Midstate Trail in Douglas woods. (hiking, Clubwide, F, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 10:00am at Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas for hike through woods and farmlands, 6.2 miles of rolling terrain, moderate pace. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364; timloftus@msn.com).
Web version: Meet 10:00am at Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas [Near 200 Webster Street, GPS 42.056044 - 71.786750]. Leave some cars there and shuttle to parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. Hike south to Route 16, 6.2 miles. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Tim Loftus (774-200-1364).
Driving Directions: Take Rte. 395 south from Worcester to exit 2. Go east on Rte. 16 for 4.3 miles to state trail parking lot on right. From Rte.146 and East Douglas, take Rte. 16 west. Lot is on left, 0.9 miles past entrance to Wallum Lake/Douglas State Forest (Cedar St).
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Oct 11, 2014. Blue Hills, Quincy. (hiking) - late listing approved Oct 5 with map
Outdoors version: Difficult 7 mi. hike through hilly, remote areas on mostly little-used trails, 9:30am-2:00pm. Meet Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.
Web version: Difficult 7 mi. hike through hilly, remote areas on mostly little-used trails, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch, water. Meet at 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 from Quincy Ctr. T sta. Storm cancels. L Marc Hurwitz.

Sun, Oct 12, 2014. Wollaston Beach, Quincy. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 11 with map
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).

Sun, Oct 12, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 11 with map - cancelled Oct 6, reactivated Oct 8
Outdoors version: Mod. 6-7mi. hike. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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. 6-7 mi. hike over many hills & rough terrain. 9:00am-2:00pm. 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, Oct 12, 2014. Emerald Necklace, Boston. (Hiking, walks) - approved July 11 with map
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 12, 2014. Williams Barn area, Groton. (hiking, walks) - approved July 12 with map
Outdoors version: 1:00-3:00pm. New conservation land, new trails. Route determined by leader on the fly, but sure to see beaver ponds, eskers, streams, upland forest, and generally pretty New England woods. Meet at historic Williams Barn on Chicopee Row, 42.62651N 71.56098W. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014; olin@embedinc.com).
Web version: 1:00pm. New conservation land has been acquired and new trails built in this beautiful area. The exact route will be determined by the leader on the fly, but we are sure to see beaver ponds, eskers, streams, upland forest, and generally pretty New England woods. Meet in the Williams Barn parking area on Chicopee Row, 42.6265N 71.5610W. About 2 hours. Non-AMC members, $1. L Olin Lathrop (978-742-9014).

Sun, Oct 12, 2014. Warner Trail, Cumberland, RI. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 14 with map
Outdoors version: 10-mi. hike w/varied scenery. 9:30am-4:00pm. Bring lunch/water. Potluck after. Last-names G-J(beverage), K-Q(salad), R-Z(entree), A-F(dessert). Rte.95S to Rte.295 S to exit11 in Cumberland, RI, then Rte.114 N 3.7mi. to Diamond Hill SP on R opp. Ice Cream Machine. Steady rain cancels->email. L Jim Goyea (774-266-4018; 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 G-J bring beverage, K-Q salad, R-Z entree, A-F 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. Steady rain cancels->email. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com), CL Laura Cerier (lcerier@comcast.net).

Mon, Oct 13, 2014. Blue Hills - Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (Walks, Hiking) - late listing approved Oct 5 with map
Outdoors version: 5 mile morning hike around Ponkapoag, 9:30-11:30am. Bring snack. From I-93, Exit 3 Ponkapoag/Houghtons Pond. Go south on Rte. 138 1/4 mile to Ponkapaog parking lot on left. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eves 7-9pm)
Web version: 5 mile morning hike around Ponkapoag, 9:30-11:30am. Bring snack. From I-93, Exit 3 Ponkapoag/Houghtons Pond. Go south on Rte. 138 1/4 mile to Ponkapaog parking lot on left. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; $1 non-AMC members. L Corinne Waite (781-331-8472 eves 7-9pm)

Sat, Oct 18, 2014. Midstate Trail 9-mile trek into RI. (hiking, Clubwide, N) - approved May 10 with map
Outdoors version: Meet 9:30am on Rhode Island side of Wallum Lake. Shuttle to walk south through Douglas State Forest past R.I. border-about 9 miles total on rolling terrain, moderate pace. L Kenneth Baldyga (508-757-5812; youngken1@verizon.net).
Web version: Meet 9:30am on Rhode Island side of Wallum Lake, by Buck Hill Fire Tower near 445 Buck Hill Road, Pascoag, RI, GPS: 41.58582 - 71.46658] Leave some cars and shuttle to Route 16 in Douglas, where Midstate crosses road. Walk south through Douglas State Forest past R.I. border-about 9 miles total on rolling terrain, moderate pace. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Kenneth Baldyga (508-757-5812; youngken1@verizon.net).
Driving Directions: From Worcester, take exit 2 off Route 395 onto Rte. 16. Head east on Rte. 16 for 5.2 miles to main entrance to Wallum Lake on right (from the east, take Rte. 146 and head west on Rte. 16 past East Douglas, look for Wallum Lake entrance on left). This is Cedar Street which later becomes Wallum Lake road and eventually RI Route 100. Follow Cedar St/Wallum Lake Rd for 4.0 miles to 2nd stop sign and take right. Go another 2.1 miles to first driveable right after Zamora Hospital. Go .1 mile and take right onto Buck Hill Road. Go 1.2 miles and Buck Hill Fire Tower is on left-park directly opposite of tower on right.
Difficulty: Moderate

Sat, Oct 18, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 13 with map
Outdoors version: 6-mi. non-beginner hike, 10:00am-2:30pm. Lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet Washington St. side Oak Grove T. Rte.93 exit32->Rte.60 E(1.2mi.), L on Highland Ave.(0.5mi.), R on Glenwood St.(0.6mi.), L on Wash. St.(0.1mi.), R into T 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, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-2:30pm. 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).

Sun, Oct 19, 2014. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Leader's Choice, 5 miles. 9:00am-1:00pm. 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).

Sun, Oct 19, 2014. Middlesex Canal, North Billerica. (Walks, F, N) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Level 5-mi. walk along historic canal, 1:30-4pm. From Rte.95/128, Rte.3N to exit28, Treble Cove Rd., L-towards N.Billerica 1.7mi., L-on Rte.3A/129 0.7mi., R-on Lowell St. 0.7mi. becomes Faulkner St., cross river at Faulkner Mills, R-into pkg. lot opp. Middlesex Canal Museum. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org), CL Marlies Henderson (978-663-3345).
Web version: Level 5-mi. walk along historic canal N to Chelmsford, 1:30-4pm. Joint Middlesex Canal Association - Appalachian Mountain Club Fall Walk. Meet at 1:30pm at the Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitor Center at the Faulkner Mill at 71 Faulkner Street in North Billerica. The Museum and Visitor Center, including the bookstore, will open at 12 noon. The 2-2½ hour walk will cover part of the Merrimack branch of the canal in Billerica and Chelmsford, about 3 to 4 miles over generally level wooded terrain and streets. Sites to visit en route will include a guard lock, the anchor stone for the floating towpath that bridged the Concord River, and many stretches of watered canal. From Rte. 95/128, take Rte. 3 N to exit 28, Treble Cove Rd., L towards N. Billerica 1.7 mi., L on Rte. 3A/129 0.7 mi., R on Lowell St. 0.7 mi. becomes Faulkner St., cross river at Faulkner Mills, R into pkg. lot opp. Middlesex Canal Museum. Middlesex Canal signs point the way. L Robert Winters (617-661-9230; robert@middlesexcanal.org), CL Marlies Henderson (978-663-3345).

Sun, Oct 19, 2014. Joe English Reservation, Amherst, NH. (hiking, walks) - approved July 12 with map
Outdoors version: 7mi. hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm. Meet Peabody Mill Environmental Center. From Nashua, NH, Rte3 exit7, 101A W to 101E toward Amherst/Manchester. Left onto Horace Greeley Rd., left onto Brook Rd. 1.4mi. to pkg(dead end). Traction devices and/or snowshoes? Weather uncertain->call. L Mark Levine (781-275-2143; trailmark@verizon.net).
Web version: A 7 mile quiet, hilly wander 9:30am-3:30pm through varied woodlands on well maintained trails. Meet by Peabody Mill Environmental Center, Brook Rd, Amherst, NH. From Nashua, NH, Rte. 3 exit 7, 101A W to junction 101 E (7.4mi) toward Amherst/Manchester. Turn left after 5.7mi on Horace Greeley Rd, left again 0.4mi on Brook Rd. Go 1.4mi to pkg at dead end. No advance reservation required. Call if weather uncertain. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. L Mark Levine (trailmark@verizon.net).

Fri, Oct 24, 2014. Historic Streets of Boston. (walks) - approved July 13 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 (781-864-1732).

Sat, Oct 25, 2014. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (Walks) - approved July 11 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 25, 2014. Lincoln/Weston Conservation Land. (hiking, walks) - approved July 14 with map
Outdoors version: Fast-paced 7-mile hike to remote areas, Ogilvie&Jericho woods, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, 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 Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732; hiddenboston@yahoo.com).
Web version: Fast-paced 7-mile hike to remote areas, including Ogilvie and Jericho woods, 9:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch, water. Meet Lincoln RR Station. Rte.95/128 exit28, 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 Marc Hurwitz (781-864-1732).

Sun, Oct 26, 2014. Charles River, Cambridge/Boston. (Walks) - approved July 11 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).

Sun, Oct 26, 2014. Greenwood Park, Middlesex Fells, Stoneham. (walks) - approved July 11 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 until 10pm).

Sun, Oct 26, 2014. Dogtown Commons, Gloucester. (Walks, Hiking) - approved July 14 with map
Outdoors version: Halloween hike to witches homes, moral admonitions carved on boulders. Slow-paced, 6mi. rocky hike, some steep sections, 10am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/boots. Rte.128N to exit10, 2nd rotary in Gloucester. Go right 3/4 way around rotary into Blackburn Industrial Park. Park along road. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 before 11pm).
Web version: Halloween hike to see witches homes and moral admonitions carved on boulders. Slow-paced, 6- mi. rocky hike with some steep sections, 10am-4pm. Bring lunch/water/boots. Rte. 128N to exit 10, the 2nd rotary in Gloucester. Go right 3/4 way around rotary into Blackburn Industrial Park & park along road. L Jerry Yos (781-935-4647 before 11pm).

Sun, Oct 26, 2014. Caryl Park, Dover. (hiking, walks) - approved July 16 (am) with map, hopefully before magazine deadline
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 (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.

Sat, Nov 1, 2014. Boston's Developing Waterfront. (Walks, N, F) - approved July 11 with map
Outdoors version: Moderately fast-paced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Seaport District, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Dewey Square. Bring lunch, water. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm; smarshallmd@juno.com).
Web version: Moderately fast-paced walk. Explore Ft. Point Channel, Marine Industrial Park, Seaport District, Rowe's Wharf, Rose Kennedy Greenway. 10:00am-2:00pm. Meet at South Station (Red Line T) indoors at exit to Dewey Square. Bring lunch, water. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. New members welcome. L Sharon Marshall (617-542-4551 from 7-9pm).

Sat, Nov 8, 2014. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. (hiking, walks) - approved July 13 with map
Outdoors version: 5.5-mi. to Granite Railway/quarries, some rock scrambling & steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet Shea Rink, 651 Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit8 Quincy, south 0.6mi. on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route128 Exit6 Braintree, north 0.7 miles. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey (breadcrumbs60@gmail.com).
Web version: 5.5-mi.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, 651 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).

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