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.