RED (Or Blue) Lining ------ the BLUE ^^^^’s

 

MAIN HIKE

DATE: Thursday, October 9, 2008

TIME: 5:30 PM

TRAILHEAD: Rt. 138 Park-n-ride

TONIGHT'S LEADERS: Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh

TONIGHT'S CO-LEADER(S):

TONIGHT's HIKE: We will be hiking trails around "Little Blue"  (#6800) Any tricky/narrow trails will be done in daylight; all twilight/dark trails will be wide, safe, and/or marked well. We will summit Little Blue (in the light) and hike the circular loopy (well marked) Green Dot Trail in the dark. We are NOT hiking the steep rocky Skyline Trail that cuts through the Green Dot loop.

 DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: EXIT 2 Rt. 138 PARK-N-RIDE. Take Rt. 138 north from Rt. 128. The park-n-ride lot is on your left. If you see the Trailside Museum on your right, you have gone too far!

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL HIKE

DATE: Thursday, October 9, 2008

TIME: 3:30 PM

TRAILHEAD: along Royal St.

TONIGHT'S LEADERS: Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh

TONIGHT'S CO-LEADER(S):

TONIGHT's HIKE: We will be hiking the "K Path" out and back (#6800). 

 DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: EXIT 2 ROYAL ST. Take Rt. 138 north from Rt. 128. At the second set of lights (just after the interchange with 128), turn left onto Royal St. Go .2 miles. Park on the right along the street, across from Reebok, and near the metal barrier bar. There are no "no parking" signs.

 

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COMPLETION MAPS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE: http://home.comcast.net/~hike_with_bob_v/

(This website works best with Internet Explorer.)

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What to bring:

Hiking boots or sturdy tie shoes required

Rain Coat required: (Please bring it every week, if only to appease the sun gods)

Water required: At least 1 quart. Hiking works up a thirst. And dehydration is a major source of hiking problems. Staying hydrated during the hikes helps you feel better the next day.

Headlamp or flashlight required: The end of the hikes are sometimes in the dark. You'll need one!

First Aid kit: Leaders carry a group first aid kit in case of injury, however participants should always bring Band-Aids, moleskin, Advil/Motrin, etc. that may be needed during a hike.

Toilet paper: There are no rest areas in the woods. J

Cancellation Policy: We hike every Thursday, rain or shine. Fun is where and when you make it! However, thunderstorms or tornadoes 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’s your choice.

General notes:

1)       No dogs are permitted on these trips.

2)       Cell phones may be brought, but must be kept turned off during the hikes.

3)       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.

4)       Thunderstorms will cancel, or shorten, the trips! As will tornadoes!

5)       Anyone with medical conditions (asthma inhaler, epipen, etc.) please inform the leader.

6)       Non-AMC members are permitted (encouraged!) to attend. (Hopefully having fun with us will encourage them/you to join. J)

7)       If you wish to bring a friend, whom you know to have experience, the proper equipment, etc, just let us know a few days before the hike.

8)       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!   J


 

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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, lglynn55@yahoo.com, 508-496-4009