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Always wanted to know about the Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway, conceived in 1929 as an "Outer Emerald Necklace" between I-495 and 128 mirroring Boston's famed Olmsted-designed "Emerald Necklace"? Join AMC Family Outings Wednesday evening May 2nd from 6:30 - 8 pm at Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA for a Multimedia Presentation "Hiking the Bay Circuit Trail: A Video Journal".
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
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Come paddle the pretty West out of Jamaica State Park, VT.
It's a spring release! This is a swift, bouncy fun class 2+ river.
Paddlers must have self rescue skills and experience on class 2+ rivers.
All boats must have flotation. Limited rentals available.
Join us for our annual hike on mount Cardigan. Enjoy early spring flowers and the expansive summit view in this moderate-paced hike on a variety of trails. Cardigan has extensive ledges that may be slippery when wet. Some experience is necessary. The distance will be between 5.6 and 6.3 miles. Elev. gain: 2300 ft. Meeting time is 9:00 am at the Cardigan Lodge. Rain will cancel the trip. Register after April 18.
We will hike the Race Brook Trail to the Appalachian Trail over Mt. Race, through Sages Ravine, and over Bear Mountain and descend via the Under Mountain Trail. We expect to see impressive waterfalls on Race Brook and outstanding views from Mt. Race and Bear Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. This hike is estimated at 10.3 miles with over 2000 ft of ascent. The leaders will keep a moderate, steady, pace, but you should have some recent hiking experience and be in good condition.
Calling all kids ages 5+ for weekend fun "Kid Camp" with Swimming (indoor), Tennis, Arts & Crafts, a hike, tree house and swings and slide play structure, cook over the campfire lunch, fruit available throughout the day, who could ask for anything more? Kids only. Parents not allowed (just kidding).
This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for the unexpected. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning.
Join Lancaster Recreation Committee Member and AMC Boston Family Outings Chair, Jeanne Blauner, for a guided tour of Cook Conservation area starting at 9 am. Discover our local history through stories of days gone by. Imagine 1642. The Nashaway Algonquin Indians invite you to settle here along the Nashua …... Options for shorter (~ 1 hr) or longer walk (~ 3 hrs) of your choice. The longer walk is a relatively easy 5.5 mile hike much of which is along the Nashua River. Dress for the weather and bring a rain jacket. Bring water and snacks and/or lunch.
Kettles, Cones, Canes, and Eskers. Explore Groton Town Forest on mildly steep trails in a short loop hike suitable for families on Saturday May 5 at 9 am. We will see birds, wildflowers, turtles, snakes, and tadpoles. Meet at the Groton Senior Centerparking lot at 8:50 am, return after about 2 miles at 11 am. Wear hiking shoes or boots, light colored clothing, hats, and long sleeves; be prepared to tuck pants into socks and spray for ticks and mosquitos. Well-behaved and leashed dogs at discretion of leaders- inquire.
Meet in Manchester-by-the-Sea for a 25 - 30 mile ride along coastal areas in Essex County.
Accessible by nearby MBTA Commuter Rail Station. Bring lunch & snacks. Rain cancels. Rain reschedule day: Sunday May 6th
We will hike over Mt. Alander and Mt. Frissell with an optional side trip to Mt. Brace using the Alander Mountain, South Taconic, and Mt. Frissell trails. This hike will feature outstanding views, the tri-state point of MA/CT/NY, hiking in 3 states, and the high point of CT. The hike, which includes an optional side hike to Mt. Brace, is estimated at 9.6 mi and probably less than 2000 ft of ascent. Leaders will go at a moderate, steady, pace, but participants should be in good condition and have some recent hiking experience. Can be combined with leader's May 5 hike.
Kids Learn to Fish class. Come join us 8 am to 12 pm as we teach kids ages 6 and up to learn the basics about bait fishing. We cover topics such as reading water, bait, lures, bobbers. We meet at Rocky Woods in Medfield, MA by 8am. We have access to a number of ponds and you don't need a fishing license.
Since we have a limited number of rods, we will restrict this to 10 kids plus parent(s). Remember to bring water, snacks and/or lunch.
We will meet at noon and hike about 5 miles with some gentle ups and downs and interesting historic sites along the trail. We will hike on a section of the Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) overlying Trail Through Time (TTT) at Nashoba Brook and adjacent trails in North Acton Conservation Area. We will also cross a Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFT) section which opens this spring.
Level woodland walk, past two lakes, then a short scramble up Powisett Peak and return. Meet at Cat Rock Parking Lot, Hale Reservation, Westwood., 1:00-3:00pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 16B, take Rte. 109 W 1.2 mi., R on Dover Rd. 0.3 mi., R on Carby St. 0.6 mi. to Cat Rock pkg. lot. Rain cancels.
The next meeting of the Appalachian Mountain Club's Boston Chapter Executive Committee will be on Monday, May 7, 2018. Meetings of the Executive Committee are open to all AMC members.
Meeting Location: First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street, Newton Center, MA.
Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 9:15pm
12 mile bike ride from Newton through Wellesley and Weston. Arrive 5:45 for 6:00p departure. 10-11 mph. Helmet and bike in good condition required. Rain cancels. Meet at Duck Feeding area near Charles River Canoing in Newton. Access from Rte 30W northbound ramp of 128 or from River Street between Route 30 and Mass Pike entrance.
Join us for a night of board games and card games to remember! Bring your favorite board game or come to play something you haven't before. Game night will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; come for whatever time frame works for you. There may be light snacks but you should plan on figuring out dinner plans on your own. Feel free to bring food for yourself or to share.
Are you an experienced AMC hiker and curious about how volunteer-led AMC hiking and backpacking activities are governed? The Boston Chapter's Hiking/Backpacking Committee meets monthly to handle such matters as overseeing the chapter's hundreds of hiking/backpacking leaders and leader candidates, coordinating educational programs, adminstering our finance, setting policy, etc. Interested guests are welcome to sit in. For the particulars, contact Stephen Conlin, the chairperson, at chair@hbbostonamc.org.
Join the Wednesday Wramblers for our first bike ride of the season. We will enjoy a round-trip of 20 miles on the Minuteman Bike Path starting at Depot Park in Bedford. Our pace will be in the 10-12 mph range. Bring snacks, water and lunch. Since this is early in the season, please make sure your bike is in good working condition with tires pumped up. We might enjoy some ice cream along the way.
Drop in the new AMC Headquarters at Charlestown City Square for a FIX A FLAT demo. We will show you how to fix a flat on your bicycle. We will demo fixing a bike tire flat using the tools and tips needed to be successful.
Need to break in some new boots or other gear? Been a while since you had a pack on your back? Want to see where your fitness level is at going into Spring/Summer hiking?
Join the leaders for this conditioning hike series in Middlesex Fells. Meet at the eastern edge of the Cross Fells Trail (Gate 58) at 6PM (directions below). We'll hike variations of the Rock Circuit and surrounding trails in the eastern section of the Fells. We'll plan to hike until dark (bring a headlamp) at a moderate pace to get our heart rates up.
Paddling season will be here soon, so let's meet and make plans for the coming season. Opportunity to meet leaders and other AMC paddlers. Some trips are on the calendar already, but plenty of opportunity to become involved. Come see how. Sea Kayak committee will provide a simple dinner and soft drinks (BYOA).
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
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This one-day program is for AMC members who are interested in organizing and leading Boston Chapter trips and activities with the Family Outings, Forty Plus, INTRO, Local Walks, Mountains and Music, Ski and Young Members committees. Participation in the program prepares you to co-lead non-backcountry trips and activities.
This spring hike to Mt. Garfield (4,500') offers wonderful views of the surrounding Pemigewasset Wilderness on a clear day. The hike entails approximately 12.4 miles (which includes a short road walk) and approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Liberty, the Bonds and Owl's Head and several other four thousand footers can be seen from its summit. This is a shoulder-season hike, so hikers should expect varied conditions, include the possibility of winter-like conditions, particularly at the higher elevations.
