Hiking in the Boston Area

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358162852011-08-03T06:53:26.385-04:00Hiking in the Boston AreaA Boston-based journal with descriptions and photos of hiking areas in the Boston area, including challenging places to hike, as well as areas geared toward easy hikes.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-49434510415823725432010-07-29T17:16:00.000-04:002010-11-04T17:33:49.200-04:00Hough's Neck, Quincy

I do a lot of hiking, but not all of it is in the woods. Indeed, I take part in urban walks as well as walks near the ocean that are sometimes pieced together rather haphazardly. One such example of the latter is a walk we did recently in the Hough's Neck section of Quincy that took us through a variety of terrain, including salt marshes, placid beaches, and rugged oceanfront lands, as well as

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-14981266001895968412010-05-20T16:52:00.002-04:002010-11-04T17:03:12.934-04:00Sweeping Views from Buck Hill in the Blue Hills Revervation

Awhile back, I had posted some information on one of the most popular spots in the Blue Hills Reservation south of Boston, namely Buck Hill. The summit of the hill has a nearly 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside, and on clear days, there is no telling how far in the distance you can see. On a recent hike up Buck Hill, several of us on the hike were surprised to see such a clear view

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-37236573319707177962010-04-05T16:33:00.003-04:002010-11-04T16:51:17.824-04:00Fells Cascade, Middlesex Fells

Much of the western section of the Middlesex Fells Reservation consists of rolling hills and trails that are relatively easy to maneuver. But once you head into the Eastern Fells, the landscape changes a bit, with some areas that are very rugged. And one section along the extreme eastern edge of the reservation looks like something you might find in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, with

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-16722694486731152512010-03-27T15:25:00.002-04:002010-10-15T15:45:55.413-04:00Cedar Swamp, Essex

The North Shore has a number of areas in which to do hikes, including one that can either be done as an extremely short (and extremely scenic) boardwalk stroll or a much longer hike that includes deep woods and hills. This entry concentrates on the former, as one of the best parts of the extensive conservation land on the Essex-Manchester border is the cedar swamp that is within minutes of the

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-62879714749010508202009-11-22T15:01:00.003-05:002010-10-15T15:44:37.121-04:00Hellcat Trail, Plum Island

One of the most scenic seaside settings in all of New England is that of Plum Island, a barrier island just east of the city of Newburyport, MA. Parts of the island includes the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, which is a great place for bird watching, walking, and just enjoying the solitude the area has to offer. One of the most remote-feeling sections of the refuge is about midway down

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-12411338580531300842009-07-29T17:17:00.003-04:002009-07-29T17:33:30.474-04:00Hillside Pond, Milton (Blue Hills)

The Blue Hills Reservation, which is located south of Boston along Route 128, is a vast area of steep hills, woodlands, rivers, and ponds. And while Houghton's Pond is wildly popular in the summer with its beach and huge parking area, there is another body of water nearby (Hillside Pond) that is almost completely unknown. Part of the reason that Hillside Pond is quiet and lesser-known is the fact

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-868778965843067302009-06-12T14:39:00.005-04:002009-06-12T14:54:42.958-04:00Savin Hill Park, Dorchester

Dorchester may not seem like a place to get away from it all, but the densely-populated neighborhood of Boston does have some nice open areas, including scenic stretches along the ocean and the Neponset River, and a postage-stamp size park wedged between the Southeast Expressway and Boston Harbor that is difficult to find, almost completely unknown, and really quite beautiful. Indeed, Savin Hill

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-57221960113093959642009-06-10T16:02:00.006-04:002009-06-10T16:30:02.208-04:00Moderate Hike Through Caryl Park and Noanet Woodlands

A few months back, I had written about the Hale Reservation, a vast conservation area that is mostly in Westwood. I had briefly touched upon the adjacent Noanet Woodlands and Caryl Park, but didn't get into much detail about either. This entry is dedicated to those two areas, which when combined with Hale Reservation, can make for a very long (and satisfying) day hike that is just outside the

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-91808744201983811542009-05-19T11:50:00.007-04:002009-05-19T12:19:05.373-04:00Swampscott, Lynn, and Nahant Beaches

You really don't have to go very far outside of Boston to get some stunning, relatively unspoiled ocean views. Take the stretch of beaches from Swampscott through Lynn to Nahant, for example. As the photos below show, the views from these coastal areas are quite nice, with truly outstanding vistas from some spots. And while more of a walk than a true hike, you can go several miles along the

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-7585404734341242882009-05-11T15:30:00.007-04:002009-05-11T15:47:07.163-04:00Lilac Weekend (2009) at the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain

A group of us hiked around the Arnold Arboretum this past Saturday (May 10, 2009) to see the lilacs and other plants and trees blooming during Lilac Weekend. Below are a few pictures from the walk:

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-66251775066037816602009-05-04T15:48:00.003-04:002009-05-04T16:02:47.477-04:00Melrose Rock and Black Rock, Middlesex Fells

I hike a lot in the Middlesex Fells Reservation, a huge area of conservation land just north of Boston. The Fells is split in two by Route 93, with western section being much larger than the eastern section. But the eastern section has a lot ot offer in its relatively compact area, including some very rugged geography and spectacular views that you just don't get in the more placid, less rocky

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-73048892611204268922009-04-22T13:03:00.010-04:002009-04-22T14:58:24.067-04:00Battle Road Trail, Minute Man National Historic Park

For those who haven't been to Minute Man National Historic Park in Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, it really is a special place, as you have a mix of history and scenic beauty along the roadways and trails within the linear park. A group of us recently walked the entire Battle Road Trail within the park, and it was quite a nice experience.We started at the Minute Man Visitor Center, which is

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-63348719460283254022009-03-23T13:04:00.009-04:002009-03-23T13:25:29.077-04:00Webb Memorial State Park. Weymouth

The South Shore suburb of Weymouth doesn't have a ton of open space, but what it has is really quite scenic, including some real hidden gems such as Pond Meadow (which it shares with Braintree) and Webb Memorial State Park. I visited the latter spot over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by its pastoral feel and occasional stunning views. It isn't a huge open area, but there are enough

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-25920395973508009742009-03-03T18:12:00.005-05:002009-03-09T17:05:54.191-04:00Winter Hike at Hale Reservation, Westwood

A group of 25 of us went on a long hike through Hale Reservation in Westwood (and briefly crossed over into the Noanet Woodlands in Dover) a little more than a week ago. Hale is a huge reservation, so we went at a brisk pace from the start, looping northwest from the Cat Rock parking area over to the pristine Storrow Pond (see photo) near the northern edge of the reservation. After spending some

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-47563362170864006602009-02-24T16:26:00.005-05:002009-02-24T16:45:03.198-05:00Wilson Mountain Hike, Dedham

There aren't too many "mountains" in the Boston area, so having the word attached to a recreation area, even if it's not accurate, is rather intriguing. And after finally hiking through the Wilson Mountain Reservation in Dedham last weekend, I can say that no, Wilson Mountain is not really a mountain, but it is a peaceful, scenic spot with deep woods, bubbling brooks (see photo), and a

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-82314456928460037352009-02-02T15:18:00.002-05:002009-02-02T15:29:26.044-05:00Winter Hike at Pond Meadow, Braintree

About 25 of us went on a winter hike through Pond Meadow in Braintree over the weekend. Conditions were pretty good (the snow was packed down and not very slippery), and because Pond Meadow is not a hilly area, it was a perfect spot for a Sunday morning hike. Pond Meadow is a smallish park mostly in Braintree, though some of it is located in Weymouth. It abuts Route 3, so parts of the area are

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-5597039306804349902009-01-20T17:22:00.005-05:002009-01-20T17:29:34.501-05:00Winter Scenes at Ponkapoag Pond (Blue Hills), Canton

A group of us did a snowshoe hike around Ponkapoag Pond in the Blue Hills yesterday (including the AMC camps on the far side of the pond. The going was tough, as there was a foot of fresh powder on the ground, but the scenery was spectacular. Below are a few photos taken during the hike:

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-76035459087962221332009-01-15T17:07:00.005-05:002009-01-16T16:35:00.341-05:00Winter Snowshoe Hike in the Eastern Blue Hills

Last Weekend, I went on a snowshoe walk through the Eastern Blue Hills in Quincy after a moderate snowstorm. Conditions were perfect for snowshoeing, as the snow was light and powdery, so I set off that morning from the Shea Rink on Willard Street, starting on the Skyline Trail and soon moving on to the beautiful Sawcut Notch trail (see photo). The Sawcut Notch was in great condition and was

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-72010125740011522872008-12-16T15:11:00.005-05:002009-01-07T15:24:04.230-05:00Little Blue Hill (Blue Hills Reservation)

A group of us went on a nature walk around Little Blue Hill in the extreme western section of the Blue Hills Reservation in Canton over the weekend. Much of the vast Blue Hills Reservation (especially the Milton section) is popular with hikers, but the extreme east section (near the Shea Rink in Quincy) and the extreme western section (Little Blue Hill) aren't as popular. But both areas are quite

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-50617864377649584302008-10-26T17:24:00.002-04:002008-12-17T14:05:39.273-05:00Lincoln Conservation Land: Pine Hill and DeCordova Area

Lincoln, along with neighboring Weston, is a mostly rural town northwest of Boston that is crisscrossed with trails. Indeed, the trail network is such that you can hike for miles without seeing the same area twice. And while the areas near Walden Pond, Minuteman National Historic Park, and Mount Misery seem to be the most popular spots for hikers, the lands just north and west of Lincoln Center

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-43192915076494752912008-10-20T22:28:00.005-04:002008-11-13T17:29:23.505-05:00Wright's Pond, Medford

The Middlesex Fells Reservation is a popular hiking area north of Boston. Its deep woods, moving streams, and views from open hilltops make the Fells a favorite destination for walkers, whether they go to the Winchester, Medford, Malden, Stoneham, or Melrose section (or all of the above). Some parts are better known than others, however, and one of the least known parts of the Fells just happens

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-57125554353388675382008-10-05T20:35:00.007-04:002008-11-11T11:16:57.058-05:00Buck Hill (Blue Hills Reservation)

At just under 500 feet above sea level, Buck Hill isn't the highest point in the Boston area, but it certainly has some of the best views. A favorite of hikers in the Blue Hills reservation, Buck Hill is one of the most rugged spots in this hilly, wooded area south of Boston. The summit of this broad, round hill is mostly treeless, allowing for nearly 360-degree views including the the Boston

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-37892709694854614182008-09-15T17:07:00.005-04:002008-11-10T17:30:50.852-05:00Ponkapoag Pond, Canton

Most hikers who come to the Blue Hills Reservation south of Boston tend to stick to hiking trails north of Route 128. Indeed, many hikers don't even realize that the reservation extends south of this highway. But some of the best hiking in the Blue Hills can be found on the other side of Route 128, notably in the Ponkapoag Pond area which is mostly in Canton.There are relatively few trails in the

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-31851615309918425402008-08-25T18:11:00.003-04:002008-11-07T09:48:13.027-05:00Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle

Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, MA, is one of the true gems of Eastern Massachusetts. It is a vast area that includes deep woods, low hills, farmland, meadows, streams, and beautiful bodies of water such as Meadow Pond (see photo). Great Brook Farm is also a four-season recreation area, as it has cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and hiking and horseback riding for much

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-39691195180206425372008-08-11T15:56:00.002-04:002008-11-04T18:08:19.904-05:00Locke Pond, Winchester

Locke Pond is a bucolic, remote-feeling body of water in the Whipple Hill Conservation Area that straddles Winchester and Lexington. Many people who hike around Whipple Hill never even make it down to Locke Pond, as the sweeping views from the hill are often enough for folks who come to this rugged area northwest of Boston. One particularly nice approach to Locke Pond is from the aforementioned

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-66603547989158961322008-06-19T21:25:00.006-04:002008-11-04T17:52:21.620-05:00Neponset River Greenway, Dorchester

Earlier this year, I touched upon the Neponset River greenway in a blog entry about Lower Mills and Milton Landing. Both of these places are near the western end of the greenway, and are perhaps the most interesting parts of the path. But there are other interesting parts of the Neponset River Greenway, starting with the eastern end at Pope John Paul II Park in Neponset, as well as the extensive

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-57521994876436314002008-05-11T06:35:00.005-04:002008-11-03T17:45:31.073-05:00Springtime at the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain

Here are a few more photos of the Arnold Arboretum, this time taken while on a hike on May 10, 2008:

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-7388404603423656122008-03-11T17:10:00.005-04:002008-11-03T17:29:26.155-05:00Eastern Middlesex Fells, Medford and Stoneham

Most people in the Boston area think of Stoneham and Medford simply as bedroom communities north of Boston, but for those who love outdoors, a good chunk of these two communities is considered prime hiking territory, thanks to the area known as the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The eastern part of the Fells (the part east of Route 93 that is mostly in Stoneham and Medford) is a bit smaller than

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-17114006323199785132008-02-10T11:10:00.008-05:002008-11-04T17:14:03.831-05:00Winter Walk to Lower Mills and Milton Landing

Several of us took a walk along the Neponset River Greenway over the weekend, spending a good amount of time near the end of the greenway around Lower Mills in Dorchester, Milton Village, and Milton Landing. This area include one of the most scenic and historic parts of Boston, with the Neponset River (see photo) roaring its way toward the ocean, and making a natural border between Milton and

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-26483080955632662432007-11-02T16:14:00.001-04:002008-08-04T14:56:56.643-04:00Fall Foliage at Breakheart Reservation, Saugus

We recently did a fall foliage walk through the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, going along the Ridge Trail, up Castle Rock, and along the two bodies of water in Breakheart--Silver Lake and Pearce Lake--and it is this latter lake that was particularly beautiful with the changing of the leaves. Below are a couple of pictures around the Pearce Lake area in Breakheart:

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-60485083105347525782007-10-02T09:46:00.005-04:002008-08-04T14:49:48.235-04:00A Hike in the Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA

A group of us went on a hike in the Lynn Woods a few months back, checking out some of the sights that this huge outdoors area had to offer.We started out by going up to Dungeon Rock (which is near the Pennybrook parking area). There is a long cave--or perhaps more accurately, a tunnel--that we went into for a bit. It was dark and slippery, so we didn't make it that far, but it was very

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-63159255830526029062007-08-28T22:57:00.000-04:002007-08-28T23:17:13.184-04:00Sunset, Moonrise at Castle Island, South Boston

A few weeks ago, several of us did an evening walk at Castle Island in South Boston. The fog that was as thick as you'll ever see it (see post from July, 2007, to see photos).Tonight, a slightly larger group of us did the exact same walk at Castle Island, but this time, the sky was clear, the sunset was spectacular, and the moonrise was a big bonus at the end of the hike. Below are a few photos I

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-81751715251212667362007-08-20T09:31:00.000-04:002007-08-20T09:39:48.716-04:00New Map for the Blue Hills Is Now Available

Just a quick note: A new trail map of the Blue Hills is now available at the Park Headquarters on Hillside Street in Newton for $2.00. This map has a number of changes, including the removal of the orange-blazed Massachuseuck Trail, as well as the addition of white-arrowed and yellow-arrowed trails.

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-3470607215135993072007-07-10T21:46:00.000-04:002007-07-10T22:05:31.396-04:00In the Fog at Castle Island, South Boston

A group of 10 of us went for an after-work walk around Castle Island in South Boston tonight. The fog moved in as soon as we got there and only got thicker as the evening went on. Below are some pictures I took in the fog at Castle Island:

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-68500454289282482372007-07-01T19:14:00.000-04:002007-07-01T19:39:48.601-04:00Arnold Arboretum, Spring, 2007

A group of about 15 of us hiked through the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, MA, several weeks back. It just happened to be the day before Lilac Sunday (which is held on Mother's Day), so we lucked out by getting to see lilacs in bloom without dealing with the crowds. Most lilacs that we saw were on the first part of the hike near Bussey Hill (see photo), with lilacs seemingly everywhere along

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-33133707912679977382007-04-19T21:20:00.000-04:002007-04-19T21:42:42.026-04:00Great Meadows, Lexington/Arlington, MA

Great Meadows is an area of meadows, woods, and low hills that sits within the town of Lexington, but it actually owned by Arlington. Nearly 200 acres in size, much of Great Meadows is inaccessible, as it has no real trails and is mostly wetlands (see photo). There is, however, as series of trails mostly around the perimeter of Great Meadows, and it is possible to use trails and side streets to

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1164767288650443752006-11-28T21:05:00.000-05:002006-11-28T21:44:00.316-05:00Boston Harborwalk, South Boston to Charlestown

With the finishing of the Big Dig and the tearing down of the old elevated artery, Boston now has a lot of new open land, both along and near the waterfront. The land along the waterfront can now be enjoyed by taking a stroll on the Boston Harborwalk, with one stretch of the Harborwalk going from South Boston all the way to the tip of Charlestown, with few interruptions.Starting by the Gillette

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1161555765719907502006-10-22T18:16:00.000-04:002006-10-24T14:58:09.106-04:00Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union, CT

Connecticut may seem like a bit of a drive from Boston for someone looking for an easy, relaxing day of hiking, but the town of Union (and Bigelow Hollow State Park, which is within its borders) is only about an hour from the city. And the park is beautiful in ways that closer spots such as the Blue Hills and Middlesex Fells are not, since Union itself is in an unspoiled, hilly part of

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1161377060492587942006-10-20T16:39:00.000-04:002006-10-20T16:50:15.046-04:00Cape Cod Rail Trail, Dennis to Wellfleet

The Cape Cod Rail Trail is, as its name implies, a former railroad line that is now used mostly by bikers and rollerbladers. But this doesn't mean that this popular 22-mile trail that cuts through the center of the Cape is not used by anyone else. Indeed, walkers, joggers, and hikers can be seen on this path, enjoying the sights and sounds along the way, whether they are in Dennis, Harwich,

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1160571637577348102006-10-11T08:56:00.001-04:002006-10-12T11:01:14.240-04:00Warning to Solo Hikers Going to Pond Meadow, 10/11/06

A woman was attacked a few days ago at Pond Meadow as she was taking a walk through the popular park in Braintree. They have not caught the person yet, so police are warning women to think twice before walking in Pond Meadow by themselves for the time being.Yet another reason to avoid solo hiking if at all possible. Many of us who hike a lot will occasionally hike alone (myself included), but

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1160534139687437482006-10-10T22:24:00.000-04:002006-10-10T22:55:14.466-04:00Wompatuck State Park Hike, Hingham, MA

Did an 8-mile hike with more than 30 people the other day at Wompatuck State Park. It was an unusually warm October day, with temperatures approaching 80 degrees. Wompatuck is a mostly flat, wooded area with several ponds and an extensive network of trails as well as paved roads, some of which are off limits to cars.We went past some particularly scenic bodies of water, including Woodpecker Pond

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1160533387764127072006-10-10T22:14:00.000-04:002006-10-10T22:24:34.246-04:00Reservoir Trail, Western Middlesex Fells, Winchester and Medford

Went on a hike a couple of weeks ago along the Reservoir Trail in the Western Middlesex Fells in Winchester and Medford. It was a decent-sized group, with about 15 of us on the hike. Part of the hike included a quick lesson on geocaching, as there are a couple of spots along the Reservoir Trail where items have been left for those who participate in this.The Reservoir Trail isn't as scenic as the

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1160513831867830022006-10-10T16:49:00.003-04:002006-10-10T23:06:10.506-04:00Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain

Some photos from a recent trip to the Arnold Arboretum:Beech Tree Along the Beech TrailRhododendron Path Near Lower Bussey BrookUpper Bussey Brook Near Hemlock Hill

Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13127881562140186385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35816285.post-1160512777219472982006-10-10T16:37:00.000-04:002006-10-10T16:39:37.226-04:00Welcome to HIKING IN THE BOSTON AREA

Hello! Welcome to this hiking blog. In this blog you will find descriptions and photos of hiking areas in and around Boston. We are just starting out, so bear with us; there will be more and more entries over the coming weeks!

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