In support of the national effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to minimize the risks to the most vulnerable among us, AMC will immediately begin the process of temporarily closing all lodging and foodservice facilities and suspending all in-person staff and volunteer led programming through April 30.
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, on former estate carriage roads, with scenic views across the Merrimack River. Trail wanders through open grass meadows, then enters primeval stands of white pine. Stroll over stone built bridges, visit rhododendron and azalea gardens. Bring water and snacks. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Starboard Galley Restaurant, on the Newburyport boardwalk, at around 2:00 PM. Meet 11:00 AM, at Maudslay State Park, parking lot. From Route 95, exit 57, in Newburyport, take Route 113 West for 0.7 mile.
Joint with the Middlesex Canal Association. Meet at 1:30pm at the Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitor Center in the Faulkner Mill in North Billerica. The walk will be over 3-4 miles of generally level wooded terrain and streets, for 2-3 hours, rain or shine. The route follows the canal for a round trip of approximately 3 miles south of the Concord River.
Join us for an easy 4 mile hike at Borderland State park with the added bonus of a tour of the Ames Mansion. The Ames Mansion is where the interior scenes of the movie "Knives Out" were filmed. We will meet at the Visitors Center at 259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton at 11:15 AM and walk over to the mansion to hopefully get tickets for the 12:00 PM tour. After the tour we will start our hike which should take no more than two hours. Please come prepared to be flexible about tour/hike times as we can't anticipate how popular the tours may be.
Joan Blaustein blausteinjoan@gmail.com (617-669-3528; Before 9:30 PM)
I began leading bike trips for the AMC in 1990 and led for ten years before taking a break. When I became active with the Forty Plus Committee I decided to start leading again. I took a refresher leadership course and Wilderness First Aid and now I am certified as a cross-country ski and bike leader. I have met many wonderful leaders and trip participants and Forty Plus has become one of my most enjoyable retirement activities.
This is a great area for a hike, with a beautiful point on Long Pond, beaver marshes, a heron rookery, and the Forest Bells. About 2 hours, moderate pace. No Dogs. Bring snacks and water. Meet at the Rocky Hill Sanctuary parking area on Cardinal Lane in Groton, 42.5809N
71.5311W.
We'll hike thru a large conserved area featuring, woods, streams, wetlands, and the
beautiful Duck Pond. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Bring snacks and water. Meet at the
trailhead on Paugus Trail in Groton, 42.5882N 71.5085W.
Joint with the Middlesex Canal Association. Meet at 1:30pm at the Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitor Center in the Faulkner Mill in North Billerica. The walk will be over 3-4 miles of generally level wooded terrain and streets, for 2-3 hours, rain or shine. The route follows the canal for a round trip of approximately 3 miles south of the Concord River.
Come see this spectacular conservation area featuring beaver ponds, eskers, varied wetlands, upland forest, and hopefully lots of interesting animal tracks in the snow. About 2 hours, moderate pace. Bring water, snacks. Meet at the Dan Parker Road entrance on Martins Pond Rd / Rocky Hill Rd, 42.6278N 71.5236W.
Fast-paced 8-mi. hike including ponds, cabins, lodges, 9:45 am-2:15 pm. Bring lunch, water, snacks, sturdy boots, hiking poles. From Rte. 95/128 take Rt. 109 W toward Westwood 3/4 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.3 mi. to Hale gate then 0.3 mi. to Cat Rock lot on L. Rain/Snow cancels. No dogs; no registration needed. L Marc Hurwitz
Moderate pace 5 mile walk, across scenic sand dunes, and along the ocean beach. Beautiful desert landscapes, include pitch pine forest, views of Essex Bay, and sea birds. Bring water and snacks. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at Woodman's Seafood Restaurant, in nearby Essex, at around 2:00 PM. Meet 11:00 AM, at Crane Beach parking lot. Parking Fee. From Route 128, exit 14 in Gloucester, take Route 133 West for 5 miles. Turn right on Northgate Road. Then, turn right on Argilla Road, follow to beach.
Friday, May 22, 2020 12:00 AM to Monday, May 25, 2020 12:00 AM
Join us for three days of hiking at beginning and intermediate level on White Mountains National Forest trails. $365 covers 3 nights lodging at Mountain Fare Inn in Campton, NH, 3 breakfasts, 2 happy hours, 2 dinners. Leader: Offered through AMC Boston INTRO Committee
