09.04.16
Red (or Blue) Lining ---------the Blue Hills
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Red (or Blue) Lining ---------the Blue Hills
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Trailhead: Brookwood Farm
Tonight's Leaders: Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh
Tonight's Co-Leaders:
Tonight's Hike: We will be hiking trails near Brookwood Farm. Also the Accord Path across the street.
Trailhead: Brookwood Farm
Tonight's Leaders: Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh
Tonight's Co-Leaders:
Tonight's Hike: We will be hiking trails near Brookwood Farm. Also the Accord Path across the street.
Directions to Trailhead:
EXIT 3. BROOKWOOD FARM. PARK IN LOT JUST INSIDE ENTRANCE.
From the South and North:
Take route 93 to exist 2B/138N, Milton. Take a right at the 1st light onto Blue Hill River Rd. Go 1/4 of a mile and Brookwood Farm will be on your right, just before an old red house. Turn into the driveway and park in the lot on the right.
From Boston:
Take route 28 South (Blue Hill Ave.) through Mattapan Square. Continue on Rt. 28 South (Blue Hill Parkway) for approximately 3.5 miles. Pass Houghton's Pond on your left. Go through the stop sign and continue for approximately 1/3 mile. The entrance to the farm will be on your left just after an old red house. Turn into the driveway and park in the lot on the right.
JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM LAST WEEK'S PARKING. SEE PARKING MAP BELOW.Our website: http://amcsem.org/RLBHWS/index.htm
Our blog: http://semamcrlbh.blogspot.com
In the Blue Hills, it's not mandatory to have 'official' hiking clothing and equipment. However, headlamps/flashlights are mandatory, as we frequently complete hikes in the dark. Water and raincoats are mandatory as well. Please pay attention to the "one (1) Quart Minimum " of water.
NOTE: If you are interested in becoming a leader, please let us know and we will train you as a co-leader!
What to Bring:
- Hiking Boots or sturdy tie shoes
- Rain Coat Required: Please bring it every week, if only to appease the sun gods
- Water Required: At least one Quart. Hiking works up a thirst, and dehydration is a major source of hiking problems. Staying hydrated during hikes helps you feel better the next day.
- Headlamp or Flashlight: Required: The end of the hikes are frequently in the dark.
- First Aid Kit: Leaders carry a group first aid kit in case of injury, however all hikers should always bring Band-Aids, moleskin, personal medication that may be needed during a hike.
- Toilet paper: There are no rest areas in the woods.
- Trash bag (optional). To pick up trash.
- Cancellation Policy: We hike every Thursday, rain or shine. Fun is where and when you make it! However, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning will cancel or shorten the hikes!
- Risks: Rattlesnakes, ticks, EEE, West Nile, breaking your ankle, poking a stick in your eye, heart attacks, etc. There are also balancing benefits, like exercise and the fellowship of other hikers. That's not to mention the simple pleasure of walking in the woods! The balance point varies for each person. It is your choice.
- General Notes:
- No dogs are permitted on these trips.
- Cell phones: May be brought but must be turned off during the hikes
- We will hike 'together'. Please plan to complete the hike with us. Light rain will not cancel the hikes. Under severe weather conditions ( if it starts pouring) we, as a group, will decide to continue or head back.
- Thunderstorms/ Lightning will cancel or shorten the trips! As will Tornadoes!!
- Anyone with a medical condition (asthma inhaler, epipen, etc.) please inform the leader.
- Non-AMC members are permitted and encouraged to attend our hikes. ( hopefully having fun with us will encourage them/you to join.
- If you would like to bring a friend, whom you know to have experience, the proper equipment, etc., just let us know a few days before the hike.
- There are rattlesnakes and copperheads within the Blue Hills. Rare but they do exist. If you are concerned about this, please ask now, not when we meet one on the trail!
Any questions, please call or email:
Leader: Cheryl Lathrop: 508-254-0709 (cell), cheryl4698@verizon.net
Leader: Joe Keogh : 508-542-0665 (cell), jpkeo24@gmail.com
Registrar: Linda Glynn; 508-496-4009, lg1710@110.net
Leader: Cheryl Lathrop: 508-254-0709 (cell), cheryl4698@verizon.net
Leader: Joe Keogh : 508-542-0665 (cell), jpkeo24@gmail.com
Registrar: Linda Glynn; 508-496-4009, lg1710@110.net
