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Young Members Couch to 4K Hiking Program

113188
Young Members
Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:00 AM to Saturday, August 31, 2019 12:00 AM

Couch to 4k is a series of hikes intended to introduce participants to the basic skills and knowledge required for safe and fun outdoor experiences. This program aims to be inclusive of all hikers, but is geared toward beginners and marketed as such. Hikes are organized into four levels of difficulty, starting with local walks with little elevation gain and culminating in treks up four-thousand-footers of New Hampshire.

Couch to 4k trip leaders will highlight important skills for safe hiking such navigation, hydration, nutrition, and proper attire. No dog is allow for the hikes.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
US
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register Here
Leader: 
Zoe Karp zoe.karp@gmail.com
Zoe Rath zrphoto@gmail.com
Chaoran Xie chaoranxie@gmail.com

Thurs PM Ride-Lincoln

112886
Bicycling
Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM

Helmet and bike in good condition required. Riders should be able to fix a flat and complete the ride in about 1.5 hrs. Leader will go at a moderate (approx 13-15 mph pace), faster riders are welcome to go ahead. Sustained, heavy rain across metro Boston cancels.
Meet at 5:45 for a 6 PM start at Lincoln Schools lot by the tennis courts on the left off Ball field Rd off Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773; this is just west of the 5-way intersection with Lincoln, Weston, Trapelo, Sandy Pond and Bedford Roads, by the Lincoln Library, a few miles west of Rt 128.

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Bicycling - Evening
Bicycling - Road
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
RideWithGps Route
Boston Bike Meet Up Site
Leader: 
Laura Mattei naturalauram@gmail.com (339-222-2503)
Stephen Linder
Jeff Parker

Pemigewasset Wilderness and Owl's Head Backpack

113687
Hiking/Backpacking
Friday, August 23, 2019 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

Join us for a 3-day, 2 night, into-the-wilderness backpacking experience, with one of the most remote 4,000 footers as a cherry on top! We will travel deep into the Pemigewasset Wilderness to Thirteen Falls Tent Site, where we will set up camp for 2 nights and hike to Owl's Head with just day packs on day 2. The days will be 8 miles (1200 ft elevation gain), 9 miles (3000 ft elevation gain), and 8 miles (no elevation gain), respectively. On our hike in and out, there will be numerous stream crossings that may require getting wet - potentially to the knees or thighs.

Trip details

Activity: 
Backpacking
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Full
External link: 
Register Here
Leader: 
Paul Terenzi
Christine Malinowski
Coleader: 
Julia Ramsey

August Open Cabin

113656
Mountaineering
Friday, August 23, 2019 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

Join AMC Boston Climbers and SendHers for a weekend at the Harvard Low Cabin. No official pairing up, organized group meals or activities.

Trip details

Activity: 
Climbing/Mountaineering
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Wait Listed
Leader: 
Ron Birk amc@rbirk.com

Annual Bicycling Weekend on Nantucket

112648
Bicycling
Friday, August 23, 2019 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

Enjoy a summer weekend on beautiful Nantucket Island, cycling on its plentiful bike paths, swimming in the ocean and sightseeing. We will ride to the coastal village of Siasconset, and make a stop on Quonset Beach on Saturday, and ride to Makadet on Sunday. We'll also walk the island's scenic cliffs at Siasconset, and enjoy the beach next to our historic lodging at the Star of the Seas Hostel.

Note: Please contact the primary leader, Paul Noe, before registering to verify trip is not full.

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Bicycling - Road
Bicycling - Touring
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Star of the Seas Hostel
Nantucket Bike Paths
Steamship Authority
Hy-Line Ferry
Leader: 
Paul Noe pjscdn@yahoo.com (781-329-1861; 7pm to 9pm)
Ed McManmon epmcmanmon@nii.net (781-639-4297; before 9PM)

Friday Morning Ride from Bedford

112909
Bicycling
Friday, August 23, 2019 10:00 AM

Meet at the parking lot next to the Bikeway Source, 111 South Rd, Bedford for a 30 mile intermediate paced ride through back roads of Bedford, Concord, and Carlisle.
Ride will start promptly at 10AM, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to be ready to ride at 10.
In case of bad weather, the ride will be cancelled by 8AM
Check here for updates

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
RideWithGPS Route
Leader: 
Jack Donohue jmdonohue@alum.mit.edu

Outer Brewsters Rocks

114782
Paddling
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Paddle from Hull through the Gut to the Outer Brewster Islands passing Boston Light on the way. We will be exploring the various rock gardens and playing in the more benign ones. Time and weather permitting we may venture out to the Graves to see the lighthouse and even more rock garden play. Good paddling skills and helmets are required!

Trip details

Activity: 
Paddling - Sea Kayaking
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
AMC Boston Paddlers website
Leader: 
Dennis Blejer djblejer@verizon.net

Dennis Blejer is a Boston Chapter sea kayak leader with ACA certifications in Coastal Kayak Trip Leadership and Open Water Skills

Al Daggett

Alex Daggett is a Boston Chapter sea kayak leader, an ACA Coastal Kayak Instructor, and has an ACA certification in Coastal Kayak Trip Leadership.

Registrar: 
Dennis Blejer djblejer@verizon.net

South, Middle and North Moat Mountain

114282
Forty Plus
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Join us for a moderately paced 10.6 mile out and back hike to South, Middle and North Moat Mountains. Weather permitting we will have amazing views for miles. Both North and South Moat are on the 52WAV list. We will get an early start as this is a long hike. Plan on a full day of hiking.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
click here to register online
Leader: 
Marcella MacKenzie
Coleader: 
Laura Snyder

Camel's Hump in VT via the Long Trail (w/Optional Vermont Festival on Burlington Waterfront)

113865
Hiking/Backpacking
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Hike a 12 mile out-and-back to the summit of a wonderful Camel's Hump (4,081') via Vermont's Long Trail. Many participants will be staying the weekend and attending the Drink Vermont Festival (local VT beverages) in Burlington following the hike (optional).

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
VT
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Registration Required
Leader: 
Darren R MacCaughey hikeAMC@hotmail.com
Coleader: 
Ruth Berry

C4K (Level 3) Mt Jefferson

113106
Young Members
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

This hike is part of the Young Members Couch to 4k Program https://regi.amcboston.org/event/2360 which is a series of hikes intended to introduce participants to the basic skills and knowledge required for safe and fun outdoor experiences. Priority will be given to the program participants. Non-program participants will only be approved if there is spot available.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register Here
Leader: 
Samantha Mandel
Coleader: 
Pietari Sulkava

Traverse of Mount Isolation

114486
Hiking/Backpacking
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Mt. Isolation (4003 ft.) is one of the White Mountain most remote peaks and is the second shortest mountain out of the NH 4000 footers list. It is located in the Dry River Wilderness and the highest peak of the Montalban Ridge, a subsidiary of the Presidentials and provide a panoramic view of the Presidentials. This is a traverse of Mt. Isolation and it requires car spotting.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
United States
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register here
Leader: 
Eric Robbie
Coleader: 
Fatemeh Haghighatjoo

I am a nature lover and I love hiking and kayaking.

Outer Brewsters Rocks

114783
Paddling
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Paddle from Hull through the Gut to the Outer Brewster Islands passing Boston Light on the way. We will be exploring the various rock gardens and playing in the more benign ones. Time and weather permitting we may venture out to the Graves to see the lighthouse and even more rock garden play. Good paddling skills and helmets are required!

Trip details

Activity: 
Paddling - Sea Kayaking
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
AMC Boston Paddkers website
Leader: 
Dennis Blejer djblejer@verizon.net

Dennis Blejer is a Boston Chapter sea kayak leader with ACA certifications in Coastal Kayak Trip Leadership and Open Water Skills

Al Daggett

Alex Daggett is a Boston Chapter sea kayak leader with ACA certifications in Coastal Kayak Trip Leadership and Coastal Kayak Instructor.

Registrar: 
Dennis Blejer djblejer@verizon.net

Hike Hale and Zealand in late August

113849
Hiking/Backpacking
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Join us for a hike to summit two 4,000' peaks in the northern White Mountains. After a short car spot, we will ascend Mt Hale (4,054') on the Hale Brook trail and then continue on the Lend A Hand trail to the AMC's Zealand Falls Hut. After pausing to view the Zealand Falls, we will continue along the Twinway trail and end our outbound journey on Zealand Mountain (4,260'). If the weather cooperates, we will have spectacular views into the Pemigewasset Wilderness at Zeacliff.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register here:
Leader: 
Stephen Duly
Coleader: 
Judith Watson

Hike Mount Carrigain

114449
Hiking/Backpacking
Saturday, August 24, 2019 12:00 AM

Join us to hike Mount Carrigain at 4,700 feet, one of the highest peaks along the southeastern ridge bordering the Pemigewasset Wilderness Area. The summit has a fire tower providing 360 degree views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The hike round trip distance is 10 Miles with an elevation gain of 3250 ft.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
United States
Status: 
Canceled
External link: 
Registration
Leader: 
Barbara Amoroso (781-321-1620)
Coleader: 
Majid Ali

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham

114912
Local Walks/Hikes
Saturday, August 24, 2019 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

9.5 mile fast-paced hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather. No dogs. Leader: Mike Tuohey

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Walks
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Wompatuck State Park
Leader: 
Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com

Up on a SUP Summer Series Week 8

114807
Forty Plus
Saturday, August 24, 2019 9:30 AM to 12:00 AM

UP on a SUP Summer Series Join us this summer for our Up on a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) series! We are eager to get out on the water, socialize, get to know others who love paddle boarding, and to meet and introduce new people to this fabulously fun sport. Our August paddles are a continuation of getting people Up on a SUP, which will combine a leisurely paddle with some instruction on a few paddle strokes. We will be working on building up our SUP skills, maybe even practice some rescues. We likely won't go more than three miles depending on how people are doing.

Trip details

Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
United States
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register Here
Leader: 
Renee Hoekstra
Ellen Stanley
Coleader: 
Mary Anargirou

Coastal RI Ramble

114739
Bicycling
Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Join us for an easy/intermediate Tiverton Rhode Island area 42 mile bike tour. We will bike at around a 12-14 mph average speed, keeping slow enough to enjoy the scenery while fast enough to burn off some treats. If needed, there is a 32-mile self guided short cut, with the split at about mile 15.

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Bicycling - Road
Bicycling - Touring
Trip state: 
RI
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
42 Mile Tiverton Ride
32 Mile Tiverton Ride
Leader: 
Mike Barry mikebarry657@mac.com (617-257-2251)

Mike has been biking since junior high and has been leading rides with the AMC since he moved here in the 1990's. He leads rides from evening rides to local day trips to regional weekends to week long tours in New England and in Tuscany and the Czech Republic for AMCs Adventure Travel Program.

Coleader: 
Patty Lynch plynch_melrose@yahoo.com (781-424-5313)

Harold Parker Family Canoeing, Hiking, and Primitive Camping Overnight, Stearns Pond, Andover, MA

111768
Boston Family Outings
Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 AM to Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:00 PM

Join us for a night out with a fire and Smores and family friendly canoe experience coupled with hikes thru Harold Parker State Forest and adjacent Trails. We will relish the night out experience sleeping next to a pond in a tent with the sleeping bag and pad for bedding. The presence of other families......and of course canoeing and walks will give everyone a short but fun filled outdoors overnight. Canoes, life jackets and instruction is included. Camping is primitive (no running water or flush toilets not to speak of showers). Cost/person: Adults $25; Kids: $20.

Trip details

Activity: 
Paddling - Canoeing
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register Here
Harold Parker State Forest
Harold Parker State Forest Trail Map
Leader: 
Brian s Witkov animalhc@aol.com (978-807-4901; after 7 pm)

Brian is a seasoned hiker and backpacker. His interests are fitness and nature, with a strong fondness for urban parks and anything involving the Olmsteads..thats right ..it was a family business. Brian enjoys leading urban walking trips as well as 4 season trips for families in Boston and new Hampshire. Both backpacks as well as hikes are interesting and fun for children and their families. Within the last year, he has been involved with shelter, hut and all season experiences in the whites.

Denise Boucher denisegirish@yahoo.com (978-470-0243)

Explore Whipple Hill Conservation Area

114972
Intro
Saturday, August 24, 2019 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Whipple Hill is Lexington's largest conservation area, with varied woods, hills and ponds. Our route will include a visit to the adjacent Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester. Leader's cell phone day of hike: 617-571-3740.

Trip details

Activity: 
Conservation
Hiking
Walks
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Top of whipple Hill
Leader: 
Thurman Smith thurman@efrllc.com (781-729-3832; D/E)

Intro leader since 1972, daily Fells hiker, Winchester resident.

Registrar: 
Thurman Smith (781-729-3832)

C4K (Level 3) Mt Jefferson (Sunday)

114614
Young Members
Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

Come join us to hike Mt. Jefferson, New Hampshire's third tallest mountain. If the weather cooperates we will have amazing 360 degree views including Mount Washington to the south. We will climb Mt. Jefferson via an out and back on Caps Ridge Trail. The total mileage will be 5 miles and the elevation gain will be 2,760 feet. Even though we will be taking the easiest route to the summit, the trail is steep, rough, and involves scrambles over ledges. This hike is not a good choice for beginners, hikers who feel uncomfortable on rock slabs, or anyone with a fear of heights.

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register Here:
Leader: 
Stephen Duly
Coleader: 
Navaneeth Kalluru

South Shore Beach Ride

114684
Bicycling
Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

This ride is accessible by T from Boston. Get off at Nantasket Junction (http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=GREENBSH&direct...). There should be plenty of time to get to the start if you take the 8:05 train. (Let me know if you are taking the train.)

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Bicycling - Road
Bicycling - Touring
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
Leader: 
Stephen Linder stephen.linder@gmail.com
Coleader: 
Ida Chang

Family Camping on Cape Cod, MA

111810
Boston Family Outings
Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM to Monday, September 2, 2019 12:00 AM

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.

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling
Camping
Hiking
Walks
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
AMC Boston Family Outings
Nickerson State Park
Leader: 
Naomi Ribner tonaomirose@gmail.com
Paul Pichetti paul_pick@verizon.net
Coleader: 
Peter Fraunholtz
Renee Spring

Mt. Oceola 4 k Footer Beginners Hike

114917
Forty Plus
Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 AM

Saturday, August 25. Mt. Osceola (4,315 ft) elev. gain (200 ft) mountain 6.5 mi. hike. 5-7 hours round trip. Located in Lincoln, New Hampshire in the White Mountains. It is one of 7 mountains in the Sandwich Range. We ARE NOT running to summit but pace will be moderate NOT slow. Participants must feel comfortable ascending (Going Up) as well as descending

Trip details

Activity: 
Hiking
Trip state: 
NH
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Register here
Leader: 
Nelson Caraballo nelsonhikes@gmail.com (617-548-8579)

Natick and Sherborn Wanderer

114781
Bicycling
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Meet at the Gazebo on the Natick Town Green (intersection of routes 27 and 135) at 5:30 for 5:45 pm start. 13 mile ride at moderate pace over rolling terrain. Rain cancels. Helmets required. Dinner follows at local Pan Asian restaurant

Trip details

Activity: 
Bicycling - Evening
Bicycling - Road
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
Eliot Church South Natick MA
Leader: 
Valerie Paul valerie.paul@gmail.com (508-561- x8097; Before 9pm)

Pond Social for Paddlers

114276
Paddling
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Come to our Wednesday evening (4 pm - dark, June 5 - Aug 28) pond socials! These are informal get-togethers at a pond in Concord (near Walden Pond) to practice paddling skills, roll whitewater kayaks and play around.

Everyone is welcome to join us with their own boat! We have WW kayak rentals for $10. You must be able to transport the kayak from the boathouse to the pond and back (approx. 5 miles).

Trip details

Activity: 
Paddling
Paddling - Flatwater
Paddling - Sea Kayaking
Paddling - Whitewater
Trip state: 
MA
Trip country: 
USA
Status: 
Open
External link: 
AMC Boston Paddlers website
Leader: 
Melanie Rausch

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