Boston Chapter Andover Committee
Boston Chapter Andover Committee
Crane Beach in March 2007 led by Faith Evans
Contacts:
| Chair | Helen Palmer | hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net |
| Secretary | Deb Sager | debsag@earthlink.net |
| Treasurer | Dave Doub | doub@comcast.net |
| Webmaster | Fred Snell | fred@snell.com |
| Newsletter | Judi Barthakur | Barthakur@aol.com |
| Phone Coordinator | Faith Evans | FEvans27@verizon.net |
| E-Mail Coordinator | Warren Thompson | dwarrent@gis.net |
| Trip Coordinator | Dennis Crispo | highpt@cliffhanger.com |
| Social | Open |
Leader's Page - For leaders only
NOTICES
Hi all,
It’s almost Spring. For those who’ve been hibernating for the winter, it’s time to get out the hiking wear and get moving back to the outdoors. We have some great walks and hikes to get you going. There’s still a chance for one more snowshoe for those who like the winter air. If you haven’t been before and we have snow, give it a try. Snowshoes can be rented at REI. Looking forward to seeing you on one of our activites.
As always, anyone interest in becoming involved with our committee is welcome. Please contact me at 978-657-9153 or hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net
Helen
Reminder to those receiving this Greensheet via postal mail, a yearly voluntary donation of $5.00 will help us defray costs. Please mail check (made out to AMC) to Dave Doub 36 Hidden Rd., Andover, MA 01810. Thank you.
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Midweek NH Trips. Tom Pettingill and his hiking partner David Williamson often do mid-week trips to the New Hampshire mountains and other destinations. Sometimes the hikes are strenuous, other times less so. Tom and Dave are interested in having others participate in these hikes. Usually the destination is decided a day or two prior to the hike based on weather forecasts etc. If you would like to receive notification of these hikes, send an Email to Tom at tompsubs@yahoo.com and your name will be added to Tom's Email list.
AMC Andover Committee: April / June, 2008
Sun., April 13. Weir Hill, North Andover. 4 mi. hike, view of Stevens Pond, Lake Cochituate, Merrimack Valley. 1:30 PM. From Exit 41 of Rt. 93 N., go N on Rt. 125 7.0 mi. to N. Andover passing 2 traffic lights. Turn right at 3rd light on Andover St. Go 0.7 mi., bear R at fork. Go 1 block past Common. Go straight on Great Pond Rd. one block; pass the white church on L. Turn L on Stevens St. Go 0.8 mi. to reservation entrance on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Helen Palmer (978-657-9153; hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net)
Sun., April 27. Kenoza Lake, Haverhill. Join us at 1:30 PM for a 5 mi. hike along the wooded shore line in picturesque Winnekenni Park. Meet at parking lot #1 at Northern Essex Community College. Take I-495 N to Exit 52, head S on Rt. 110, 50 yds. to L on Elliott St., 0.3 mi. to college entrance. Ls Helen and Ray Conway, (978-373-0586).
Sun. May 4. Paddling Powwow River. 4-5 hr. touring from Chase Rd in South Hampton, NH to Jewel Rd in Amesbury, MA. Optional nearby winery visit after trip. PFD reqd. NH Chapter / Andover Committee event. Contact L Joan Zardus (978-388-6760, jlzardus@hotmail.com )
Sat. May 10. Vale, Shawsheen, Indian Ridge & West Parish Meadow Reservations, Andover. Hike 3.5 mi. on wooded trails, over meadows and glacial esker. Meet 1:30 PM in parking lot near arch across from West Parish Church. Take I-93 to Exit 43. Go NE 1.5 mi. on Rt. 133 to 2nd traffic lights. Turn hard R, park near cemetery entrance. Car spotting. No reg. L Dennis Crispo (978-858-0394, highpt@cliffhanger.com )
Sun. May18. Ward Reservation, Andover. Walk thru the woods ending at open scenic Holt Hill. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the reservation parking lot. Take I-93 to Exit 41 (Rt.125) north to Prospect Rd. (about 5 mi.), turn R, proceed 0.4 mi. to parking area. L. Helen Palmer (978-657-9153, hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net )
Sun. May 25. Maudslay State Park , Newburyport . Hike easy 4 mi. over mostly flat terrain at Maudslay State Park. Bring a camera, the azaleas and dogwoods should be in bloom. Meet at Park at 1:00 PM. Take Rte. 95, exit 57 to Rte. 113 W. Take Rt. 113 over I-95 thru traffic lights for about 1/2 mile. Turn R on Hoyt's Lane, follow to end. Turn R. Parking lot is on R. Small fee reqd. No Reg. Rain cancels. L Tom Pettingill (978-346-9053, tompsubs@yahoo.com )
Sun. June 1. Meadow Brook, Haverhill. Hike approx. 4-5 mi. conservation land along the shores of Millvale Reservoir. Meet 1:30PM at barrier, end of dirt land just after Children of Israel Cemetery. From I-495, Exit 52, take Rt. 110 E towards Merrimac. After 1 mi., turn R onto Middle St. opp. Whittier Birthplace. Dirt lane is 0.6 mi. on L. Rugged footwear suggested. Heavy rain cancels. L Deb Sager, (978-663-3965, debsag@earthlink.net)
Sun. Jun 8. Manchester- Essex Conservation land. Find the Bear's Den and Bishop's Grave. Hike over to Pulpit Rock and Millstone Hill. About 6.5 mi. at an easy to moderate pace. Reg. with L Tom Pettingill (978-346-9053, tompsubs@yahoo.com )
Sat. June 21. 10AM Middlesex Canal/Shawsheen River. Explore Middlesex Canal aqueduct & Paddle approx 7 mi. to Ballardvale Dam Andover. Boat & PFD reqd. Bring lunch, water, & proper attire for possible foul weather conditions. Heavy rain cancels. Register with Leader Deb Sager, (978-663-3965, debsag@earthlink.net