RLBH, August 16, 2016 Buck Hill North

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         August 16, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  5:45 PM

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):25

LENGTH IN MILES: 3.91

3.6TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 274   

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

LEADER NAME(S ) Sue Svelnis, Richie Monarch

CO-LEADER NAME(S):Joe Keogh

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION Chickatawbut Rd near Dark Hollow path

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 to 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, July 12, 2018, Hike and Picnic

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         July 12, 2018

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED: No

MEETING TIME:  3:45 PM for hike, 6 pm for picnic

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 15 hikers + 8 Picnicers

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS)  2 hr

LENGTH IN MILES: 4.9

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 200   

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

LEADER NAME(S )Michael Swartz, Richie Monarch

CO-LEADER NAME(S):

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: Nice hot evening hike with a light breeze.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)This was the annual Picnic with a hike starting earlier.

 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 April 27, 2017 Breeze Hill

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         April 27, 2017   

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED? (y/n):  No

MEETING TIME:     5:45 pm for a 6PM start   

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):  30

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):    1 hour, 58 minutes

LENGTH IN MILES:     4.35

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):     300

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

LEADER NAME(S): Joe Keogh

CO-LEADER NAME(S): Walt Granda, Ritchie Monarch

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:    Houghton’s Pond

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

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

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

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: 50’s with a light breeze

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) Nice evening hike, everyone moved along at a good pace. Fog came in late and some trails were not done

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 20, 2017, Great Dome

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         April 20, 2017   

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED? (y/n):  No

MEETING TIME:     5:45 pm for a 6PM start   

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):  33

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):    1 hour, 55 minutes

LENGTH IN MILES:     4.56

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):     300

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

LEADER NAME(S): Joe Keogh

CO-LEADER NAME(S): Walt Granda, Ritchie Monarch

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:    Shea Rink Parking, Quincy

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

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

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

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: 50’s with a light breeze

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) Nice evening hike, everyone moved along at a good rate. Overcast.

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 13, 2017 Donovan School

AMC SEM POST-HIKE TRIP REPORT

TRIP DATE:         April 13, 2017   

TRIP LOCATION:    Blue Hills Reservation   

WAS TRIP CANCELLED? (y/n):  No

MEETING TIME:     5:45 PM for a 6 PM start   

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):  33

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):    1 hour, 57 minutes

LENGTH IN MILES:     3.64

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):     70

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

LEADER NAME(S): Joe Keogh

CO-LEADER NAME(S): Walt Granda, Ritchie Monarch, Maureen Kelly

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:    Donovan school, Reed st. Randolph

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

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?      No

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

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: 50’s with a light breeze

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) First hike for the 2017 Season

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

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