Wednesday, June 5, 2019


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE:                  April 16, 2019             
TRIP LOCATION:          Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA 02356       
MEETING TIME:                      5:45 pm
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):            19
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       2:08
LENGTH IN MILES:       4.57 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    261 feet
DIFFICULTY:             D                      (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bill Cannon, Sue Svelnis
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Anne Rapp
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Maintenance Lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         No                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS: n/a
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED: West Side Trail, The French Trail, Northwest Trail, Split Rock Trail, Granite Hills Trail (lower loop), Tisdale Road, Mountain Street, Pond Walk.   We crossed a very narrow stream on the Granite Hills Trail.  We were able to step on two rocks to cross.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Beautiful warm spring night.  Low 50s.
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  We saw the Split Rock and also saw many deer.

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE:      May 4, 2019                            
TRIP LOCATION:          Arnold Arboretum
MEETING TIME:          9:45 am           
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):12
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3.1 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       Approximately  miles: 4.92
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 447 feet
DIFFICULTY:        Average                        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Ken Cohen
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Maria Sestina
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Arborway, Jamaica Plain
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTED: 
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Overcast with slight mist
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) 


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE:      May 2, 2019                            
TRIP LOCATION:          Wompatuck park
MEETING TIME:          9:45 am           
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):8
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3.25 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       Approximately  miles: 6.6
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): Minimal
DIFFICULTY:        Average                        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Sue Svelnis
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Diane Simms
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Visitor center lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTED: Visitor center trails to Turkey hill
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Overcast with slight mist
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) 

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:                  4/30/19                       
TRIP LOCATION:          Blue Hills         
MEETING TIME:          10:00 AM        
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   13     
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3:10/3:57
LENGTH IN MILES:       5.8/6.35
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    ?/980
DIFFICULTY:         C                          (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bob Vogel/Dexter Robinson/Paul Brookes
CO-LEADER NAME(S):
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     BH – Houghtons Pond
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         N/A                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
Misc trails in Great Blue section
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Drizzle in parking lot, but it stopped during the hike was OK. 
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) N/A

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:                  5/14/19                       
TRIP LOCATION:          Blue Hills         
MEETING TIME:          10:00 AM        
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   10     
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3:15
LENGTH IN MILES:       5.7
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    ?
DIFFICULTY:         C                          (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bob Vogel
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Lisa Kingston
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     BH – 138 Commuter lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         N/A                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
All trails in the Little Blue section
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Cold and raining at 10:00. Rain stopped during the hike. Shower later, and then rained when we got back. But we had a great hike. 
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) N/A

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE: Sunday May 19, 2019
TRIP LOCATION:      Wompatuck State Park, Hingham, MA
MEETING TIME:       9:45 AM
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   16
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):    2
LENGTH IN MILES:    4.2
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):   minimal
DIFFICULTY:     C                             (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):   Sue Svelnis 
CO-LEADER NAME(S):     Roger Whidden
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: Visitor Center Parking lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:     No                    TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?    No 
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
We hiked a variety of trails in a loop starting south/east of the Visitor Center, crossing Union Street, and returning from the west of the Visitor Center.   
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:   Conditions were overcast for the majority of the hike but                      the last mile we hiked in showers.
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)     The plan was to set up a table of refreshments and AMC brochures but that was cut short due to the showers.   

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE:                  5/25/2019                                           
TRIP LOCATION:                      Borderland State Park, Easton, MA                
MEETING TIME:                      10am
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):             5                      
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3:10
LENGTH IN MILES:       5.27
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    291
DIFFICULTY:     D                                 (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bob Vogel        
CO-LEADER NAME(S):            Emilie Bent      
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Visitor Ctr, 259 Massapoag Ave, N. Easton
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:        n/a
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
Pond Walk and various other trails.  Mostly dry but with some wet spots.
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Sunny with some clouds, about 70 degrees
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)
During lunch break and at other times during the hike, Bob spoke about AMC, hiking, gear, etc.
IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report
TRIP DATE: March 30, 2019                                        
TRIP LOCATION:  Blue Hills Reservation                     
MEETING TIME:  8:30am                    
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):  6        
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3
LENGTH IN MILES:       4
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    1000
DIFFICULTY:        B                           (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Dexter Robinson
CO-LEADER NAME(S):
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Houghton’s Pond parking lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    No                    TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
From the parking lot followed the Headquarters path to the South Skyline trail taking it west to the Brookwood Trail, then the Accord Path west around to the Skyline Trail.  Followed the Skyline trail east to the North Skyline trail and followed it to the DCR headquarters returning to the parking lot via the Headquarters Path.
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  rain free, sunny, cool
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.
AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report


TRIP DATE:      May 30, 2019                          
TRIP LOCATION:          Wilson mountain/ Whitcomb woods
MEETING TIME:          10:00 am         
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):20
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       Approximately 5.9 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 508 feet
DIFFICULTY:        Average                        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Ken Cohen
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Robert Branczewski
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     DCR lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTED: DCR’s Wilson mountain and Whitcomb woods trails
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: 60+ degrees and sunny
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) 


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:      June 4, 2019                            
TRIP LOCATION:          Blue Hills         
MEETING TIME:          10:00 am         
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):12
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3.5 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       Approximately 7.7 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 987 feet
DIFFICULTY:         B2C                        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Joanne Newton
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Maria Sestina
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     North of trailside museum
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED: Wolcott cranberry, border, chestnut run, Eustis and rotch path 
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: 60+ degrees and sunny
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) 

Thursday, May 2, 2019


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report
TRIP DATE:      Saturday, April 27, 2019                                 
TRIP LOCATION:  Mt. Tom Trail of Rhode Island                    
MEETING TIME:   9:30 A.M.                
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):  8        
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       4.5 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    460
DIFFICULTY:        B3C                           (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Peggy Qvicklund
CO-LEADER NAME(S): Joanne Newton
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Wood River Checking Station and Canoe Launch
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:       Yes                  TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:   10 minutes
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:  Trail conditions overall were good.  There were a few muddy areas and a few trails had standing water from the recent rains. All trails were navigable with no difficulty.  The terrain was varied with a couple inclines, some rocky ledges and some level grassy areas.  A good combination offering variety and some views across the ledges.   
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:   Overcast with sun breaking through from time to time.  No rain. 
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  
This was a registered hike.  One person cancelled the day before concerned about rain and muddy conditions.  A second person confirmed that she would hike.  The co-leader reached out to her twice but this person was a no-show.  We tried to reach her twice by cell phone before the hike began and we waited an extra 10 minutes for her, but she didn’t arrive.  The co-leader sent her an email after the hike to ask what happened.  


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:      April 25, 2019                         
TRIP LOCATION:          Massasoit State Park, East Taunton, MA       
MEETING TIME:          10:00 am         
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):21
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       3.0 hours
LENGTH IN MILES:       Approximately  5.0 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    Minimal
DIFFICULTY:          C                        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bob Vogel
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Samantha Fisher, Robert Branczewski
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Massasoit State Park parking lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:           No              TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No       
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED: Adams Trail
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Clear skies
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) 

Saturday, April 27, 2019



AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:                  April 16, 2019             
TRIP LOCATION:          Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA 02356       
MEETING TIME:                      5:45 pm
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):            19
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       2:08
LENGTH IN MILES:       4.57 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    261 feet
DIFFICULTY:             D                      (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Bill Cannon, Sue Svelnis
CO-LEADER NAME(S):Anne Rapp
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Maintenance Lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         No                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS: n/a
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED: West Side Trail, The French Trail, Northwest Trail, Split Rock Trail, Granite Hills Trail (lower loop), Tisdale Road, Mountain Street, Pond Walk.   We crossed a very narrow stream on the Granite Hills Trail.  We were able to step on two rocks to cross.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Beautiful warm spring night.  Low 50s.
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  We saw the Split Rock and also saw many deer.

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:                  4/18/19                       
TRIP LOCATION:          Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond    
MEETING TIME:          9:45 AM          
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   15     
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       2.5 
LENGTH IN MILES:       5.61
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    375
DIFFICULTY:         C                          (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Ken Cohen
CO-LEADER NAME(S):
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     Ponkapoag golf course parking lot
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         N/A                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
Circumnavigated the pond plus Maple Avenue
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Overcast with light rain
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) N/A

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.


AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:                  4/16/19                       
TRIP LOCATION:          Blue Hills         
MEETING TIME:          10:00 AM        
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   6       
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       4
LENGTH IN MILES:       7.1
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    Unknown
DIFFICULTY:         C                          (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S):       Dexter Robinson
CO-LEADER NAME(S):
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:     BH – Houghtons Pond
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:         N/A                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?              No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
Northeast trails, Along Chickatawbut Rd,  Buck
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  OK
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) N/A

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.