Join AMC Young Members for a potluck and a walk around the Davis Square area to see the holiday lights! We will meet at Katie and Eliza's house near Davis Square, bundle up, and seek out the best decorated houses in the area. After, we will return and have a potluck dinner.
Moderate pace 5-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
Come enjoy an early "winter" walk exploring the woods of Ward Reservation. We'll 'summit' Holt Hill (the highest elevation in Essex County at 420 ft) with views of Boston skyline on a clear day. Bring layers appropriate for the weather. Parking fee of $5/car; free for Trustees of Reservations members
Admire seasonal decorations in Boston's Back Bay & Beacon Hill. 9:30am-11:30am; moderate pace. Meet near Park Street T Station (Green Line) at the corner of Tremont and Park Streets. Bring snacks, water. Rain/snow cancels. New members welcome. No dogs. L Sharon Marshall
7.5-mile fast-paced walk along Neponset River to Mattapan Square on newly opened stretch of Neponset Greenway then to Hutchinson Field in Milton, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch and water and appropriate footwear. 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. L Mike Tuohey
Burn off some Thanksgiving calories on this 5 mile moderate 1.5-2mph pace hike around scenic Farrar Pond and the popular Mt. Misery areas. Meet at the Mt. Misery parking lot on Rte. 117, 60 S. Great Rd, Lincoln before 10:00am. Steady rain cancels, but if by chance we have snow, bring microspikes and we'll go! Questions: Jim Hutchinson (jmhutch5@hotmail.com, 508-259-9272). L Gail Ferreira; CL Jim Hutchinson
Annual post-Thanksgiving hike up Great Blue and more. Fast-paced, moderate 7-mi. hike on scenic trails to Great Blue Hill including quick stop at observatory, plus Hemenway and Hancock Hills, 9:45am-2:00pm. Bring lunch, water, & sturdy footwear. From Rte. 93/128 exit 2B, take Rte. 138 N 1.3 mi. to pkg. lot on R just past Trailside Museum. Rain/Snow cancels. No dogs. L Marc Hurwitz.
Join us to walk the five-mile Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historical Park. This trail connects historic sites from Meriam"s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. The main theme of the trail is the Battle of April 19, 1775 that launched the American Revolution. Much of the trail follows the route of the Minute Men, traversing farming fields, wetlands, and forests. Many of the houses along the road, known since 1775 as the "Battle Road" are still standing today.
6.5-mile hike rocky terrain with a number of steep hills with views, Moderate-rated hike, not for beginners. 10:00am-3:00pm, mainly on Skyline Trail, lunch on Nahanton Hill with great view, Bring lunch & water, hiking shoes or similar footwear required. 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 Adams T Station. Email if severe weather. No dogs. L Mike Tuohey
9:00am-2:00pm. Explore beyond Walden: a 10 mile loop around Walden, Farrar, and Flint Ponds with great forest and water views. Modest elevation gains, but we'll walk at a fast 2-2.5mph pace so that we can complete the loop in 4-5 hours. Rain or shine, so dress appropriately, and bring water and lunch. Meet at the Lincoln Schools, 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln MA - make 1st legal left in the parking lot before Smith School 42.423156,-71.316076. Questions: Jim Hutchinson. Leader: Gail Ferreira; CoLeader: Jim Hutchinson
