RLBH, August 23, 2018, Tucker Hill

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         August 23, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):24

LENGTH IN MILES: 3.2

3.6TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 398   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S ) Joe Keogh, Sue Svelnis

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Michael Swartz

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION Houghton’s Pond Main lot

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Starting to get cool and Moon came up at the end

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)   IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, June 21, 2018, Great Dome

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         June 21, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 26

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 45 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 6

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 234   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S )Sue Svelnis, Bill Cannon

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Bob Vogel

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:Shea Ice Skating Rink

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Nice hike, Sue pushed right along and all trails completed.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, June 14, 2018, Hawk Hill

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         June 14, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 22

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 35 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 4.75

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 539   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S )Richie Monarch, Joe Keogh

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Bill Cannon, Sue Svelnis

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:Rt 28 pull off at skyline crossing

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Nice hike, trails clear and we explored the Cave.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, June 7, 2018, Ponkapoag

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         June 7, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 28

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 45 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 5.05

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 250   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S) Rob MacDonald, Joe Keogh

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Bill Cannon, Richie monarch

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:Blue Hill River Rd

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Still cool out, 21 hikers walked from the parking area to the entrance to Ponkapoag. 2 cars were used for the others.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, May 31, 2018, Wampatuck Hill

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         May 31, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 27

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 50 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 4.68

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 750   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S) Joe Keogh, Bill Cannon

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Natalie Halloran, Richie monarch

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:Shea Memorial Rink

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Nice evening hike, not too hot. Nice views from Wompatuck and The Crags.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, May 24, 2018, Pig Rock

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         May 24, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 23

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 33 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 5.25

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 850   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S) Joe Keogh, Bill Cannon

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Natalie Halloran

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:RT 28

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Nice evening hike, not too hot. Crowded with kids at the top of Buck Hill.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH, May 17, 2018, Eliot Circle

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         May 17, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 35

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr 33 m

LENGTH IN MILES: 3.99

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 850   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S) Joe Keogh, Sue Svelnis

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Bill Cannon

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:RT Blue hills ski slope parking

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Nice evening hike, not too hot and nice sunset from the top.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org

RLBH April 19, 2018, Shea Rink Area

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         April 19, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 18

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2hr

LENGTH IN MILES: 3.8

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 0   

DIFFICULTY:        C        (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S) Sue Svelnis

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Joe Keogh, Bill Cannon

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:RT Shea Memorial Rink Parking

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    no TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

IF YES TO ABOVE, DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Sunny to start, then overcast with a light drizzle

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)  IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Email to: hikingchair@amcsem.org and Cc hikingvicechair@amcsem.org