This shorter hike/snowshoe option at Pawtuckaway State Park is intended for somewhat shorter younger legs (eg. younger kids and their families). The Pawtuckaway Mountains are a classic example of an eroded volcanic crater. This hike will take the Round Pond trail, then the Boulder Trail, and looping around Round Pond and back to the parking lot via the Round Pond trail. Loop distance about 3 miles with 200 ft. elevation gain. Conditions likely frozen ground, cold temperatures, possible snow and ice. Snowshoes and light traction (micro-spikes - we have some to lend) required.
Micheal Wainer wainer18@hotmail.com (617-549-2731; after 5PM)
Avid adult life hiker, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, road biking. Enjoy AMC Adventure Travel trips, and branching into Family Outdoor Group events with grandkids.
Jeanne has led trips for 45+ years for summer camps, college outings, Sierra Club, and AMC. Currently Jeanne heads up AMC Boston Family Outings and loves getting families and kids outdoors. Jeanne also leads for AMC Adventure Travel, having led to Switzerland and Peru/Machu Picchu.
Registrar:
Michael Wainer wainer18@hotmail.com (617-438-5680; after 5PM)
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.
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.
5 mile hike/snowshoe, 9:00am-noon. 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. $6 fee for non-members of the Trustees of Reservations. Storm cancels. No dogs, non-AMC members, $1.
Micheal Wainer wainer18@hotmail.com (617-549-2731; After 5 PM)
Avid adult life hiker, enjoys all seasons hiking, snowshoe, cross country skiing, recently discovered priceless adventures through AMC Adventure Travel.
Jeanne has led trips for 45+ years for summer camps, college outings, Sierra Club, and AMC. Currently Jeanne heads up AMC Boston Family Outings and loves getting families and kids outdoors. Jeanne also leads for AMC Adventure Travel, having led to Switzerland and Peru/Machu Picchu.
Registrar:
Michael Wainer wainer18@hotmail.com (781-438-5680; After 5 M)
This lovely loop over three small peaks in the Belknap range (Gunstock, Belkap, Piper) provides three chances for views: from the ski slopes of Gunstock, an observation tower on Belknap, and the open ledges of Piper. It also gets one a quarter of the way to a patch for hiking 12 peaks in the Belknap range. And it's under a two hour drive from Boston: hard to beat bang-for-the-buck here.
Trails are moderate, with a few short steep pitches and some rocky bits, but no exposure. We'll cover about 6 mi with 2000' of climb.
Jon finished a round of the New England Hundred Highest just before heading off to the Southwest for four years. He's thrilled to be back in New England and working seriously on the winter 4000-footers. Other fun had in the meantime includes the Pikes Peak Marathon and a rim-to-rim-to-rim run of the Grand Canyon. Goal-oriented but interested in keeping things safe and fun.
Coleader:
Rachael White rachael.elizabeth.white@gmail.com
Rachael loves to hike and get outdoors, and is the Boston Chapter Chair of the Young Members Committee.
Leave the holiday frenzy behind! Join us on a scenic five-mile (1,500 elev. gain) round trip snowshoe to beautiful Mount Sunapee to the lodge (hot chocolate and 360 degree views). Medium pace.
On the trail at 10 and back in the Boston area in time for holiday activities and/or shopping.
Winter gear required.
Registrar:Kathy Blythe 617.922.7002 (best time to call: Before 9PM) katherineblythe@comcast.net
Leader Teresa Pagliuca pagliuca.t@gmail.com
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk along wooded trails with scenic views of Foster Pond. If we have snow, we'll snowshoe! Meet at 1:30pm at the AVIS Goldsmith Reservation trailhead, 491 South Main Street (Rte. 28) just south of the intersection with Gould Road. Take I-93 to exit 41. Go north on Route 125, exit at Route 28N. Goldsmith Reservation is on the left before the first intersection. Heavy rain cancels.
Thursday, February 22, 2018 12:00 AM to Sunday, February 25, 2018 12:00 AM
Join AMC families in Mad River Valley for a fun-filled Vermont ski weekend. Mad River Valley offers two premier downhill ski resorts, several cross country ski areas in addition to opportunities for sledding, ice skating and dining out options. Choose your own snowy adventure each day and spend the evening hanging out with other families at a clean and well-run hostel. Cost $165 pp, includes 3 nights lodging with continental breakfasts, appetizers and snacks, and one dinner. Leader/ Registrar: Carrie McMillen carriemcmillen@gmail.com.
6 mi through woods and past residences with stop at Fawn Lake. The pretty flat trail is a mix of pavement, crushed stone and dirt. Weather-permitting, we might snowshoe, 1-4 PM. Details and directions to meeting point will be sent upon registration.
