13 free, guided hikes at state parks to welcome 2020
Updated: 1:46 PM EST Dec 26, 2019
File: Hiking trail, winter
SOURCE: Phil Tenser
MILTON, Mass. —
The
Department of Conservation and Recreation’s First Day Hikes program
started at Blue Hills Reservation in the Town of Milton in 1992.
This year, 13 hikes will be offered by the park system on Wednesday. The hikes will average 1 or 2 miles in length and be led by park staff, officials said.
Additional information, including suggested clothing, is available on the DCR website.
For the 29th year, several state parks in Massachusetts will offer free, guided hikes on New Year's Day.
This year, 13 hikes will be offered by the park system on Wednesday. The hikes will average 1 or 2 miles in length and be led by park staff, officials said.
Additional information, including suggested clothing, is available on the DCR website.
CENTRAL
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 1:00PM287 Oak Street, Uxbridge
Meet at the Visitor Center. Registration begins at 12:30PM. Warm up after the hike at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center with hot cocoa and conversation. Co-Sponsored by the Blackstone Heritage Corridor and Blackstone River Watershed Association.
Wachusett Reservoir, 11:00AM
211 Temple Street, West Boylston
Meet at Gate 22 on Route 140 in West Boylston.
NORTH
Walden Pond State Reservation, 12:00PM915 Walden Street/Route 126, Concord
Meet at the New Visitor Center. Hot chocolate and light snacks will be available after the hike. Co-Sponsored by the Walden Woods Project, the Friends Group of Walden Pond State Reservation.
Breakheart Reservation, 10:00AM
177 Forest Street, Saugus
Meet at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center. Clam Chowder will be served following the hike. Co-Sponsored by the Friends of Breakheart.
Harold Parker State Forest, 10:00AM
305 Middleton Road, North Andover
Meet at the park headquarters. Warm up with a fire, hot chocolate, and refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Harold Parker.
Halibut Point State Park, 1:00PM
Gott Avenue, Rockport
Meet at the parking lot.
SOUTH
Blue Hills Reservation, 12:00PM840 Hillside St, Milton
Activities from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Hike starts at 1:00PM. Hot chocolate and snacks provided by the Quincy Venture Scouts. Arrive early, parking is limited.
Nantasket Beach, 11:00AM
212 Nantasket Ave, Hull
Meet at Mary Jeanette Murray Bathhouse. Enjoy hot chocolate and light snacks after the hike. Co-sponsored by the Town of Hull.
Nickerson State Park, 1:00PM
3488 Main Street, Brewster
Meet at the Main Lot by the entrance. Enjoy Hot Chocolate after the hike. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Nickerson State Park.
Shawme Crowell State Forest, 10:00AM
42 Main Street, Sandwich
Meet at the Contact Station.
WEST
Great Falls Discovery Center, 1:00PM2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Meet in the Great Hall. Hot chocolate will be served following the hike. Co-Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.
Granville State Forest, 10:30AM
323 West Hartland Road, Granville
Meet at the Park Headquarters. Warm up afterwards with a fire and warm beverage.
Mount Greylock State Reservation, 9:30AM/12:30PM
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
Meet at the Visitor Center. There will be two opportunities for a hike, pre-registration is required. Visit https://mountgreylock-first-day-hikes-2020.eventbrite.com to register.
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