Easy walk, Medfield State Hospital grounds; open meadows, woodland trails along Charles River. Meet at stone entry gate on Hospital Road, Medfield, MA. Long pants, appropriate footwear - water. Leader: Jean Veigas
[CANCELLED] A 6 mi. forest hike over two prominent hills on well maintained trails Some ledges and steep ascents. 9:30am-2:00pm. This area is approx 14mi north of the NH/MA border. Head north on Rte. 3 toward Nashua, NH. and at the state line continue on the Everett Tpk. Take Exit 11, turn left onto Continental Blvd and then right at the first cross street onto Amherst Rd. Parking on left just under 3 mi. GPS address is 184 Amherst Rd, Merrimac, NH. Leader: Mark Levine
[CANCELLED] 6-mile easy walk along Nashua River, canal with 1886 gatehouse, spectacular waterfall in 325-acre park, from 9:45am-2:00pm. Bring lunch and water. Route 128 Exit 32, Burlington, to Route 3N toward Nashua. Stay right on Exit 5 lane and take Exit 5A (Simon Street), then left on Simon Street, left on Whipple Street to parking lot at the end. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs. Non-AMC members, $1. Leader: Mark Levine
Leisurely 4-mi. sunset walk along harbor, 6:45-8:45pm. From SE Expressway take JFK Exit, follow beach along Day Boulevard to end. Meet in front of Sullivan's. Bus: Red Line to Broadway Station, then City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk E toward water, L on Day Boulevard. Rain cancels. L Marc Hurwitz
FAMILY CAMPING ON CAPE COD, NICKERSON STATE PARK, BREWSTER, MA. We will camp at Nickerson State Park, a short walk from the beach at Flax Pond, where there is swimming, non-motorized boating, frog catching, biking and general fun. CHOOSE THE DAYS YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME! (2 night minimum on the weekend). Great for kids/teens of all ages. Convenient to the Outer Cape and local attractions, bike trails, and bayside beaches. Informal group activities may include group biking trips, swimming and excursions. Group size is 25-30. Group site for tenting. Breakfast and dinner included.
The AMC will be offering four hikes celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Middlesex Fells with co-leaders from the Friends of the Fells who are experts on the history and nature of the Middlesex Fells. The Fells was established in 1894 as the first state reservation and Metropolitan park thanks to the vision of AMC leaders and Charles Elliot, partner of Frederick Law Olmstead.
The Family Nature Walk will feature our fun naturalist Clay Hobart.
The AMC will be offering four hikes celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Middlesex Fells with co-leaders from the Friends of the Fells who are experts on the history and nature of the Middlesex Fells. The Fells was established in 1894 as the first state reservation and Metropolitan park thanks to the vision of AMC leaders and Charles Elliot, partner of Frederick Law Olmstead.
Please join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the creation of the Middlesex Fells on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00-4:00pm for a historical hike. Easy-to-moderate 4 mile round trip to Wright's Tower. Meeting point will be parking lot at Medford High School, 489 Winthrop Street. Start time will be at 1:15pm. Bring water, trail snacks. Heavy rain cancels this event. Leader: Nelson Caraballo with Friends of the Fells/historian: Mike Ryan
We'll hike a section of Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area located in West Newbury and Groveland, We'll meet at 12:00pm in front of the gate at the intersection of J.B. Little and Georgetown Roads, which is also the Town-line of Groveland and West Newbury MA. The hike will take us along woodland trails with great views of large areas of extensive wetlands created by beaver activity. Most of these wetlands are interconnected creating a considerable flowage of water that eventually discharges into the Parker River.
9:30am to 12:30pm. Start your Saturday with a lovely walk in this convenient (on Route 16), yet expansive wildlife retreat. Moderate pace, easy trails with some gentle hills and rocks. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the Visitors Center. No children under 10 or dogs. Severe weather cancels. Contact leaders if uncertain. Charge: $5 if not a Mass Audubon member, plus $1 if not an AMC member. Leaders: Lisa Fleischman and Marc Hurwitz
