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Red/Blue/Green Lining --------- the Blue Hills
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Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Meet Time: 5:45 pm (allow time to sign in)
Hike Time: 6:00 pm.We leave promptly at 6:00pm (We cannot wait for you!)
Trailhead: State Police Parking, Hillside St.
Trailhead: State Police Parking, Hillside St.
Tonight's Official AMC Leader(s): Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh
Tonight's Co-leader(s):Maureen Kelly
RLBH Volunteers: Maureen Kelly (cartographer), Ellen Correia (sign-in, attendance), Linda Glynn (registrar, screening), Sue Salmon (Social Coordinator), Jerry Yos (sweep)
Tonight's Hike: See map(s) below. CCC Camp Area
Tonight's Hike: See map(s) below. CCC Camp Area
Directions to Trailhead: I93/128, exit 2, go north to the Traffic lights and turn Right onto Hillside St. Continue through the stop sign, Past Houghton's pond and the parking lot is across the street from the State Police barracks. We will then carpool to the trailhead. Traffic has been very heavy in this area so be careful.
SEE MAP(s) 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!
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:
REQUIRED ITEMS (you will be turned away if you don't have these items!)
- Hiking Boots or sturdy tie shoes Required.
- Rain Coat/Jacket or $1 poncho 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 can be in the dark.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
- Insect repellent: Recommended. Ticks, mosquitos, etc.
- Hiking poles Recommended. Saves your knees, better balance for stream crossings, etc.
- 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.
- Snacks for during the hike.
- Trashbag (small). Attach to the back of your pack for picking up litter.
DINNER: Feel free to come early and bring your dinner to the trailhead. Many do!
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. We will take a group "separation break" at 7:00 pm.
- 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., please have them register with our registrar, Linda. This is a show-n-go hike, but only after you are screened and registered.
- 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, kjgldg@verizon.net (screens & signs up new people)
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, kjgldg@verizon.net (screens & signs up new people)
MAP(s) BELOW
