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SPRING-SEASON-HIKING IN THE BLUE HILLS RESERVATION PROGRESSES: AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER

Date and Time

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Location

Blue Hills Reservation,
Massachusetts, Southeast,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Are you interested in hiking with a group led by experienced Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) hike leaders? Is hiking new to you or have you started hiking, had to stop, and would like to begin again? Perhaps you have hiked and you'd like to slowly improve your hiking stamina, abilities, and know-how. If you have answered "Yes" to any of the above, you are aged 18 or older, and in generally good health, then this is the hiking series for you! The program began with just a few miles on mostly flat trails at a slow to moderate pace. We've progressed to slightly more challenging conditions, which have included longer distances, a bit more pace, and the addition of hilly terrain. The group continues to meet every other week throughout the spring season. Our progress will depend on the comfort of everyone who regularly participates. The series began on April 2, 2024 however you can begin to participate right now! These bi-weekly hikes will continue every other Tuesday until June 11th. We will meet at various locations in the Blue Hills Reservation for all of our hikes. The leaders introduce you to different hiking techniques, rules for safety, and the various types of equipment to help you achieve your goals. The objective is to expand your hiking IQ and to have fun! You are not required to be a member of AMC. However, you do need to set up a free AMC account to register once for all of the hikes in the program, unless of course you already have an account. Here is the link to register: https://outdoors.my.site.com/CommunitiesSelfReg You only need to REGISTER ONCE FOR THE ENTIRE THE SERIES! After that you can attend any of the remaining hikes and simply sign the standard AMC Release Form at the trailhead. No pets will be permitted on these hikes, except for pre-approved service dogs. Additional information will be sent, prior to each hike, to all those who register. We hope you, your friends, and family members will join us!

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Free

Driving Directions

Click map for driving directions

Additional information will be sent prior to each hike to all those who have registered once for the entire series.

Blue Hills Mountain Laurels

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Southeastern Massachusetts

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Ponkapoag Camp

Difficulty

Easy

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




(best time to call: Before 7:00 pm)

AMC Member since 2006. Hike leader for both the Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston Chapters since 2017. Has mentored seven current hike leaders. Four-season hiker. Avid nature and photo-journalism photographer.

Leader




(best time to call: Before 7:00 PM)

Larry is 4-season Level I hike leader for the SEM and Boston AMC chapters, and a Nordic ski enthusiast. He is also Co-chair of SEM's Trails Committee.