September-October 2019 (and beyond) AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes
updated Tuesday, October 29, 2019 8:41 AM

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Sun, Sept 1, 2019. Middlesex Fells, Winchester. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 27 with map and image
Sheepfold Pkg. lot. Mod to stren. 5 mi. hike over some hills & rough terrain. 9am-1pm. 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. Note: There is now a parking fee for the Sheepfold Lot. L Nelson Caraballo

Mon, Sept 2, 2019. World's End Reservation, Hingham. (walks, hiking) - approved July 2 with map and image
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. $8.00 parking fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, Sept 7, 2019. Arlington’s Great Meadows, Lexington. (walks, Instruction) - approved July 4 with map and image
9:00am-12:00noon. September is a wonderful season in New England: plants are weighed down with fruits and leaves are ablaze with colors. Come celebrate the season with a walk in Arlington’s Great Meadows. We’ll explore several different habitats during our journey: a pond, the pond edge, an upland forest, a field edge and a wet meadow. We will focus on plant ID as well as fun and interesting natural history about the plants we see, and also learn why Arlington’s Great Meadows is in Lexington. Meeting Place: Meet at the Playground behind and to the right of The Waldorf School, 739 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA. NOTE WELL - PARKING: Please park along Mass Ave in Lexington in the vicinity of the Waldorf School (739 Mass Ave). PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WALDORF SCHOOL PARKING LOT OR THE FOLLEN CHURCH PARKING LOT. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS OFTEN HAVE EVENTS ON WEEKENDS. After you park, walk down the driveway on the right side of Waldorf to the playing fields and turn right. We will meet above the playground and basketball court. Leader: Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712).

Sun, Sept 8, 2019. Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 27 with map and image
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. L Nelson Caraballo

Fri, Sept 13, 2019. Historic Streets of Charlestown. (walks) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
Moderate 5-mi walk including water views, old homes, and new parts of the Harborwalk. 6:30-9:15pm. Bring snack/dinner and water. Meet by park across from Blackmoor restaurant in City Square. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Sept 14, 2019. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (walks, hiking) - approved June 12 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman's Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking Fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. Leader: Brian Connolly

Sat, Sept 14, 2019. Hale Reservation/Noanet Woodlands, Westwood/Dover. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
Fast-paced 8-mi. hike including ponds, streams, cabins, lodges, an historic mill site, and a peak with sweeping views, 9:30am-2:15pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots, hiking poles. From Rte. 95/128 take Rt. 109 W toward Westwood (exit 16B) 3/4 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3 mi. to Hale gate then 0.3 mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Rain cancels. No dogs. L Marc Hurwitz

Sat, Sept 21, 2019. 6th Annual Duxbury Beach Walk. - approved June 12 with map and image
9:30am-2:00pm. Fall has begun and the crowds are gone. It is a perfect time to join us for a walk to the end of Duxbury Beach and have lunch at the Gurnet Point Lighthouse. Moderate pace. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. No children under 10 or dogs. Heavy rain cancels. If uncertain, contact Lisa or Mary. Leaders: Lisa Fleischman (617-244-5747 before 9pm, localwalks@amcboston.org); Mary Wisbach (781-771-3680 before 9pm); Co-Leader: Judith Watson
Directions: From North or South: Take Route 3 to Exit 11, Turn R going East, Exit roundabout at 2nd turn from either direction which is Congress/West Street, 1.8 miles, then bear R onto Church St, which turns into George St, 1.1 miles, then L at the flagpole onto Powder Point Rd (no street sign), Powder Point Rd to end, Parking in small lot to the right. No street parking. Call Mary at 781-771-3680 if needed.

Sat, Sept 21, 2019. Middlesex Fells Multi-Hill Hike, Medford. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 16 with map and image
8-mile hike to a number of hills in the Western and Southern Fells, including Gerry, Silver Mine, Wenepoykin, Pasture, Pine, Rams Head, and Rock, 9:30am-2:15pm. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots. Meet at DCR Flynn Rink on Woodland Rd. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, take Fellsway West (Rte. 28) N 0.5 mi., R on Elm St. 0.5 mi., L at rotary to rink on L. Bus 99 from Wellington T sta. No dogs. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz

Sun, Sept 22, 2019. Fitch's Bridge to Hayes Woods, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
1:00pm-3:00pm. We will cross the scenic Nashua River, hike along a old railroad bed, thru the Johnston Conservation area, around a lovely beaver pond in Hayes Woods, and back. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at Fitch's Bridge, 42.62549N 71.60886W. Park by either end, but note that cars can't cross. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Sept 28, 2019. Literary Walk in Concord, MA. (walks) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
10:00am-12:00pm Meet at Walden Pond parking area, at Thoreau cabin replica. Walk to Concord center via the Reflective Walk and the Thoreau-Emerson Amble. Bring a short, one minute, reading - quote or bio fact - of Emerson, Thoreau, Alcotts, Hawthorne. Stops for readings at Fairy Land Pond, Emerson, Alcott and Hawthorne houses. Optional lunch at Thoreau family homestead, now Colonial Inn, on Concord Green. Rain cancels. Jean Veigas (781-449-4324; jveigas@whitneyveigas.com). Email if interested in lunch reservations.

Sun, Sept 29, 2019. Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
9 mi. hike. 10am-3pm. Hike starts at Wachusett Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary. 113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton. 4 dollar fee for non-Audubon members. Must come in from Rt. 62, Hubbardston Rd. IF YOU COME FROM GATE Rd YOU CANNOT GET TO LOCATION! Bring H2O, trail snacks, lunch, rain gear, winter hat, gloves. Get's VERY cold at top. Wear trail shoes/hiking boots. No sneakers on this hike please. Leader: Nelson Caraballo, 617-548-8579, nelsonhikes@gmail.com. co-lead: TBD

Sat, Oct 5, 2019. Warner Trail Fall Hike, Wrentham. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map (no image)
9am-4pm. 10-mi. mod. hike from Wampum Corner, Wrentham to Diamond Hill, Cumberland, RI. Bring lunch and water. We will spot cars before the hike. We will meet at Diamond Hill State Park. I-95S to Route 295S Exit 11 in Cumberland, RI, then Route 114N for 3.7 miles to Diamond Hill State Park on the right opposite the Ice Cream Machine. Heavy rain cancels. Phone Laura if uncertain. No dogs. L Laura Cerier (508-404-6353; lcerier@comcast.net), CL Jim Goyea (jgoyea@hotmail.com).

Sat, Oct 5, 2019. Coastal Walk/Historic Streets of Marblehead. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 30 with map and image
Moderate-paced, hilly 5-mile hike to an island at low tide as well as beaches, waterfront parks, narrow lanes with old homes, and public alleyways, 10:00am-1:45pm. Bring lunch/water. Meet in Marblehead Ctr at corner of Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street (free parking on side streets). Public transportation--commuter rail from North Station to Lynn then 441/442 bus to Pleasant Street/Essex Street in Marblehead Ctr and walk down Essex Street (which becomes Atlantic Avenue) to Commercial Street; or Blue Line to Wonderland, then #441/442 bus to Marblehead Ctr. (GPS coordinates to meeting point: 42.498572, -70.856418) Rain cancels. No dogs. L Marc Hurwitz

Sun, Oct 6, 2019. Explore Lexington's Whipple Hill. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
2:00pm-4:00pm. Registration required. Whipple Hill is Lexington's largest conservation area with varied woods, ponds and hills. Our route will include a visit to neighboring Wright-Locke farm in Winchester. Rain cancels. Moderate/fast pace. About 4 miles. No dogs, please. Bring water and suitable footwear. If parking lot is full, park on nearby Berkshire Drive. L's cell day of hike 617-571-3740. L Thurman Smith (781-729-3832; thurman@efrllc.com).

Sat, Oct 12, 2019. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Aug 4 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, around scenic Ponkapoag Pond, with beautiful views of Great Blue Hill. Pleasant stroll across golf course, on maple tree walkway. Enjoy sit-down break, on the dock at AMC Camp. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at The Lodge Bar & Grill, in nearby Randolph, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot. From Route 93/128, exit 2A, take Route 138 South for 0.7 mile. See Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot on left. L Brian Connolly

Sat, Oct 12, 2019. Forest Bathing in the Middlesex Fells with Lisa Mediano. (hiking, walks) - approved Sept 19 with map (no image)
8:30am-10:30am. Forest Bathing in the Middlesex Fells with Lisa Mediano, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs “ANFT™”. As nourishment for body and soul, the Boston Chapter Local Walks & Hikes group, is delighted to offer the restorative practice of Forest Bathing, which was developed in Japan. Forest baths are gentle walks that support well-being through sensory immersion in forests and other naturally healing environments - the perfect antidote for today's modern fast-paced life and our increasingly "over stimulated" culture tethered to technology. With a background in literature and history, Lisa Mediano is fascinated with the works of the Transcendentalists, Naturalists and Aesthetics throughout history, who have wisely recognized the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of being in Nature. You can find her written work on the ANFT blog https://www.anft.blog and in the International Forest Bathing Magazine. Usual hiking clothes are fine, sneakers or boots, NO bare feet, small day with water and snack. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 10 participants. Cost is $20. To register send email to Lisa Fleischman: localwalks@amcboston.org who will answer any questions and provide instructions to register by Sat Oct 5 and directions.

Sun, Oct 13, 2019. The Throne, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
1:00pm-3:00pm. Come hike thru one of the largest contiguous undeveloped parcels in the area, featuring upland forest, interspersed wetlands, and generally pretty woods. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at the end of Rockwood Lane, 42.62968N 71.64003W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Mon, Oct 14, 2019. Webb Memorial State Park and Great Hill Park, North Weymouth. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 10 with map (no image)
Moderate pace 5 mile scenic walk with views of Grape Island, Slate Island, Quincy Bay, Fore River, Hingham Back River, Boston's Harbor and skyline. 9:30am-12:00pm. Bring snack + water. From MA-3A in N. Weymouth take Neck St. (0.6 mi.) continue on River St. (0.7 mi.) then left into Webb Memorial State Park 371 River St. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias.

Sat, Oct 19, 2019. Plymouth Harbor. (walks, hiking) - approved July 2 with map (no image)
Brisk pace 7 mile walk 9:30am-2:00pm along Plymouth Harbor including Jennie's Grist Mill and Historic Monuments. Lunch stop on the walk back at Lobster Hut (counter service). From Route 3 South take exit 9 towards Kingston/N Plymouth then left on MA-3A S/ Main St. for 1.7 miles, turn left onto Cordage Park Circle then first right into parking area by the brick tower. We will meet at the Gazebo. Bring snack and water. Storm cancels. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, Oct 19, 2019. Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) / Mass Central Rail Trail-Wayside (MCRT-W), Walk Wayland to Lincoln. (walks, hiking) - approved Oct 10 with map (no image)
Mostly level 5+ mi. walk on a new BCT segment from Wayland to Weston on the MCRT-W then thru conservation lands in Weston (new BCT cooperating town) and Lincoln. Meet at 9:00am to leave some cars at the entrance to the Van Leer Conservation Land on Old Sudbury Rd., Lincoln, just west of the rocking horse herd at 47 Old Sudbury Rd. Carpool to Wayland Town Center shopping center. Hike part of the existing MCRT-W to the opening ceremonies for the new MCRT-W in Wayland. Join the procession that will continue to another opening ceremony in Weston leaving the procession when the BCT heads north through Weston Town Forests to Lincoln (total distance 5+ miles). Carpool to Wayland Town Center about 1:00pm. L Bill Fadden

Sun, Oct 20, 2019. Historic Middlesex Canal, North Billerica. (walks) - approved Sept 21 with map and image
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. Info: www.middlesexcanal.org. L Robert Winters, Marlies Henderson.

Sat, Oct 26, 2019. Middlesex Fells, Malden. (hiking) - approved Oct 20 with map and image
6-mile fast-paced 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/sturdy footwear required, poles recommended. 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., Park on street. Email if severe weather. No dogs. L Mike Tuohey

Sat, Nov 2, 2019. Castle Island, South Boston. (walks, hiking) - approved July 2 with map and image
Fast-paced seven-mile scenic walk along ocean to Castle Island, 10:00am-1:30pm. Bring lunch and water. Meet inside JFK/UMass Red Line T station, upper level gates (no nearby parking). Storm cancels. No dogs. Leader: Beth Mosias

Sat, Nov 2, 2019. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport. (walks, hiking) - approved Oct 8 with map and image
Moderate pace 4 mile walk, on former estate carriage roads, with scenic views across the Merrimack River. Trail wanders through open grass meadows, then enters primeval stands of white pine. Stroll over stone built bridges, visit rhododendron and azalea gardens. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Starboard Galley Restaurant, on the Newburyport boardwalk, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Maudslay State Park, parking lot. From Route 95, exit 57, in Newburyport, take Route 113 West for 0.7 mile. Turn right on Hoyts Lane, follow to end, see parking lot on right. L Brian Connolly

Mon, Nov 4, 2019. Dawn Hike in the Fells. (walks, hiking) - approved Oct 27 with map and image
5:50am-7:00am. Taking advantage of the return of standard time, we will explore the ponds area of the Middlesex Fells at first light on a 1-hour brisk pre-breakfast hike. The Flynn Rink parking lot is accessed from the southbound lane of Woodland Road, just north of the Highland/Elm traffic circle. We will start hiking at 6:00 sharp. Leaders cell phone day of hike 617-571-3740. L Thurman Smith.

Sun, Nov 10, 2019. Boxford State Forest. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 4 with map (no image)
Meet at 1:00pm in the parking lot on Middleton Rd. in Boxford, at the steel gate. Kids and dogs are welcome. If you come north on route 95, cross the Boxford line and take exit 51. At the end of the ramp, turn left on Endicott St. (if heading south turn right on Endicott St. Take first right on Middleton Rd and pass 3 streets on your left. Thereafter look for parking area with steel barrier fence on the left. Hike will be about 2 hours with a moderate pace and easy terrain. L Steve Davis

Sun, Nov 10, 2019. Kailey's Way to Crystal Spring, Groton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
1:00pm-3:00pm. Join us for this one-way traverse thru a exceptionally scenic area featuring beaver ponds, hemlock groves, upland forest, and the beautiful Crystal Spring. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet in the Gamlin Crystal Springs parking area on Old Dunstable Road, Groton, 42.63114N, 71.51027W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Nov 16, 2019. Crane Beach, Ipswich. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 8 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman's Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking Fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach. L Brian Connolly

Sat, Nov 16, 2019. Glacial Features Walk, Sudbury. (walks, hiking, Instruction-Skills) - approved Sept 9 with map (no image)
9:30am-12:00pm. Registration Required via email; call only if you have questions. Limit 12 participants. Join glaciologist/geophysicist Bruce Porter for a walk through Gray Reservation/Haynes Meadow Reservation/Water District protection zone to explore the many features formed by the glacier that blanketed New England 10,000 yrs. ago. Kettles pit the plane and kame terraces rise abruptly to create beautiful vistas of the wetlands below. Be able to identify eskers, erratics, kames, and more on your next hike. Flat with one steep 50 foot section. Bring water. Severe weather postpones to rain date the following day (Sun, Nov 17). Directions: Meet at the Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury. (lat/long is 42.380893, -71.432735) The parking lot is to the right of the school and behind it, just beyond the basketball courts. Questions: Contact Bruce Porter (cell: 508-244-9523). L Bruce Porter.

Sat, Nov 16, 2019. Cutler Park Reservation, Needham. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
9-11am. Join us for a walk in this local gem, conveniently located directly off of Route 128. As you walk the trails, you will not believe that you are so close to the highway. Highlights include Kendrick Pond, views of the Charles River, and the boardwalk crossing a marshland. Easy trails, minor ups and downs, with some roots and rocks, moderate pace. Bring water and snacks. No children under 10 or dogs. Severe weather cancels. Call Lisa if you have questions. Leader: Lisa Fleischman; Co-Leader: Judith Watson

Thurs, Nov 28, 2019. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo

Fri, Nov 29, 2019. Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond. (walks, hiking) - approved July 2 with map and image
5 mi. mod.-paced hike, 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch+water. I-93/Rte. 128 exit 2A to Rte. 138S for 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course pkg lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs. Leader: Beth Mosias

Fri, Nov 29, 2019. Annual Ayer/Groton Hills walk. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
10:00am-3:00pm. Get far away from shopping malls on Black Friday and join the longest continually running hike in the AMC. We'll explore the natural areas between the Nashua River and the Snake Hills. Exact route determined on the fly. Some bushwhacking possible. Around 7 mi, 5 hours. Bring warm clothes and lunch. Meet in in NW corner of the parking lot behind Nashoba Hospital on Groton Road in Ayer, 42.57878N 71.57399W. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Sat, Dec 14, 2019. Walden Pond, Concord. (walks, hiking) - approved Oct 5 with map and image
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove, once inhabited by Henry Thoreau. Enjoy sit-down break, on the shore of Walden. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles. Turn left on Codman Road, follow to end. Turn left, see Train Station on left. L Brian Connolly

Sun, Dec 15, 2019. Groton Town Forest to Fitch's Bridge. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 19 with map and image
1:00pm-3:00pm. We will start in the scenic Town Forest, with eskers, kettle holes, unusual bogs, hemlock groves, and more. Then we will use Groton's extensive trail system thru a string of conservation lands to end at Fitch's Bridge over the beautiful Nashua River. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Meet at Fitch's Bridge, 42.62549N 71.60886W. Park by either end, but note that cars can't cross. About 2 hours, moderate pace. L Olin Lathrop (olin@embedinc.com; 978-742-9014).

Wed, Dec 25, 2019. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo

Wed, Dec 25, 2019. Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 10 with map and image
Moderate pace 4-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:00am-12:15pm. Bring snack & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. Storm cancels. L Beth Mosias

Wed, Jan 1, 2020. Holiday Hike - Lynn Woods, Lynn. (walks, hiking) - approved Sept 9 with map and image
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. Cancel if rain. L Nelson Caraballo

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