Join us for a beautiful winter hike at the Blue Hills Reservation.
Be prepared for a 3-4 hour hike at a moderate pace through some rugged, hilly terrain. Weather may be chilly so bring lots of warm layers.
Dogs are welcomed on this hike, but do let me know if you will bring one.
Moderate pace 5-mi. hike/snowshoe around pond, 10:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch & water. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2A, take Rte. 138 S 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course lot on L. No dogs; non-AMC members $1. If no snow, bring traction device for boots. Storm cancels.
Mt. Cube. Tired of the same old 4000 footers? Try 52 With a View. Mt. Cube is in western New Hampshire on the AT. 52 With a View peaks are picked because they are "prominent" - higher than everything around them and have spectacular views - in this case a stunning view of the Green Mountains in Vermont to the West and North towards Moosilauke and beyond. ~7 miles roundtrip, 2200 ft elevation gain.
Meet at the gated trailhead on Middleton Road (about 1 mile north of the Crooked Pond parking area and kiosk) at 12 pm. We'll hike about 4-5 miles through the middle section of Bald Hill Conservation Area, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. Winter conditions may necessitate the need of micro-spikes or snowshoes. Gaiters can be helpful to keep snow from falling into your footwear. From I-95, take Exit 51 toward Middleton (south) and take first right onto Middleton Road. The gated trailhead is 2.6 miles on the left side of the road.
Get outside this weekend with AMC YM at the Blue Hills Reservation! More importantly, join us for fondue! We will snowshoe if there is snow, but if not, we'll just hike & fondue. Either way, expect a beautiful 4-5 mile trip with ~1000 ft of elevation gain. We will be hiking at a moderate pace on a loop including a section of the Skyline trail. Depending on weather this week, the trail may be icy or snowy (or muddy). During the hike, we'll stop and put on our extra layers, then enjoy some fondue prepared on a backpacking stove!
Join us for a Family weekend at Sub Sig Cabin in Hart's location in Crawford Notch, NH down the road from AMC Highland Center. This is a half century old hidden jewel …in fact it is called Hart's location and the cabin ( Sub Sig) is toasty warm and comfy, but rustic w/outhouse and hauled in water. We will plan a hike choice both Saturday and Sunday as well as group breakfasts and a supper prepared by us all on Saturday evening. Trip is recommended for families with kids ages 7 and up. Group size limited to 16 lucky souls.
Blue Hills - 5 mile brisk-paced hike along yellow triangle trail with rolling hills, 9:30am-noon. Meet at Houghton's Pond parking lot. From Rte. 93/128 exit 3 (Houghtons/Ponkapoag), go N 0.5 mi. to stop sign, R on Hillside St. 0.2 mi. to Houghtons Pond lot on R. Bring lunch and water. Storm cancels.
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Nasja Mesa...the best unknown place to backpack in the world. Join Cambridge, MA photographer Harvey Halpern as he shows photos from his two latest long backpacks (33 and 24 days in length) on Nasja Mesa in Southern Utah. Harvey will also update you on the legal and political battle to reverse President Trump's illegal evisceration of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, both in Utah.
Climb Mt. Jackson (4,052'). Winter gear required, possibly crampons. Can be combined with Leader's Sat and/or Mon trips. Contact Leader Joe about accommodations at Leader Owned Facility ($9/person/night). This trip is suitable for people participating in the Winter hiking program.
Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ever wanted to try hiking or backpacking and didn't know where to get started? Are you rusty and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? Do you want to get involved with our organized hikes and meet other hikers? Then the 3-Season Spring Hiking Program (SHP) is for you! This interactive course consists of 5 instructional sessions to introduce the basics of spring, summer and fall day hiking and backpacking in New England.
