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Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Groton

Date and Time

Saturday, December 21, 2024, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

Location

Groton, MA,
Massachusetts, Boston Area,
MA

Registration

Registration is not required for this activity. However, you may wish to contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.

Overview

4-mile hike through a remote MA Audubon property that includes gorgeous water views of beaver ponds and vernal pools, rolling hills, and an abundance of wildlife (there have been moose sightings here). Bring/wear: lunch/snack, water, sturdy footwear, warm layers, a hat and mittens. Meet at Rocky Hill parking lot just off Cardinal Lane. From I-495, take exit 80 (Rt. 119 west) toward Groton. Drive just over 3 miles to the traffic light at the junction of Rt. 225 east. Continue west on Rt. 119 for 0.4 miles and take a left onto Robin Hill Road. The sanctuary parking area is located in 0.1 mile, just above the corner of Cardinal Lane. (GPS: 42.5810555,-71.5310644) Additional parking on nearby side streets. No dogs. Snowstorm cancels. See on winter solstice day!

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

Driving Directions

Click map for driving directions

From I-495, take exit 80 (Rt. 119 west) toward Groton. Drive just over 3 miles to the traffic light at the junction of Rt. 225 east. Continue west on Rt. 119 for 0.4 miles and take a left onto Robin Hill Road. The sanctuary parking area is located in 0.1 mile, just above the corner of Cardinal Lane. (GPS: 42.5810555,-71.5310644) Additional parking on nearby side streets.

Rocky Hill

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Boston

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

AMC Boston Office

Difficulty

Easy

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




Marc Hurwitz is a longtime hike leader for the AMC along with being a committee member and a former chair and recruiter. When he's not leading hikes, he's a food and travel writer, including writing about New England destinations for Boston Globe Magazine and having a regional restaurant column for NECN. He can also be heard on WBZ's New England Weekend and Connoisseur's Corner and is a DJ for Mark Skin Radio.

Leader



Robin Doyle is Chair of the AMC Boston Chapter Local Walks & Hikes Committee and has been leading hikes since 2020. A People & Culture professional at a global technology company, she enjoys travel, hot yoga, hiking, paddleboarding, pickleball, and skiing.