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Hike at Walden Pond via Adams Woods

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Concord, MA

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On this out & back trip to Walden Pond we will hike a total of 3.7 miles and experience about 250ft of elevation gain.

Hike plan (generally following https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/bay-circuit-trail-mt-misery-walden-pond#:~:text=Try%20this%203.7%2Dmile%20out,during%20quieter%20times%20of%20day.) Beginning at Mt Misery trailhead, we will walk through trees, fields and over train tracks to approach the pond from the Adams Woods side. Once there we will find a spot to have lunch & relax. Optional pond circuit/visit to the Thoreau cabin site. Return will be mostly on the same paths

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” – Thoreau (from “Walden”)

Preparation/what to bring: lunch, water, snacks, and a good collegial attitude

Social mixer/overnight: following the hike, everyone is welcome back to my house in north Wayland MA to hang out. Dinner logistics TBD, but BYOB. Address will be provided to those attending this portion of the event.

Who came along (10)

SUSTAINING

vwgreg

Enfield, CT

SUSTAINING

SEBill

Boston, MA

SUSTAINING

SEALI

Boston, MA

W GUEST MEMBER

wxdude

Boston, MA

J GUEST MEMBER

jconroy

Beverly, MA

SUSTAINING

regularguyma

BOSTON, MA

A member

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wbarfus

Dorchester, MA

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Fireside

Portsmouth, NH

GUEST MEMBER

PaceAlong

Bristol & Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá, NH

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Twigs · Aug 29, 2022

im gonna plan on going but may have to drop out last min. weekend is already jammed packed

Member · Aug 30, 2022

hi all. weather forecast as of Tues evening 30 Aug is 40% chance of rain on event day. Rain will cancel this event. I'll make a go/no-go call no later than Saturday3 Sept

Twigs · Aug 30, 2022

Ok sounds good. ??

Member · Aug 31, 2022

how many are interested in a social mixer after the hike? please lmk. we can take a potluck approach to the food, but please BYOB

Twigs · Aug 31, 2022

I personally won't be going to the mixer, as a personal choice, as apical gathering are still hard for me to stay sober at... only 70day sober here.

But I tend to think it it wasn't on a work night maybe more ppl would be interested?

SteveStrat · Sep 1, 2022

Hi, I won't be able to attend the after hike mixer- gotta get home to walk the dog. Twings, congrats on the 70 days, keep it up. I am working on the same thing.
steve

Member · Sep 1, 2022

eyeing the Monday 5 Sept forecast, which continues to look cloudy cool and damp. is there any interest/flexibility to change this to a pre-Labor day event by moving to Saturday 3 Sept?

Twigs · Sep 1, 2022

I can't make Saturday, but can do it on sunday.

Member · Sep 2, 2022

rain still in the forecast, so .... pushing this into October, where it will become just a walk in the woods. Hope you can make it then!

Twigs · Sep 2, 2022

Sounds good. I'll still plan in going in october...... and if a nice hit day I may still take a dip.

SteveStrat · Sep 4, 2022

October sounds good, I will look out for it.

bobnajcsw · Sep 29, 2022

Can I bring my dogs?

Member · Sep 30, 2022

thanks for your question Robert. The trails we will be walking to get to Walden do allow dogs on a leash. However, our destination, Walden Pond State Reservation, does not allow dogs/pets.

Member · Oct 11, 2022

If you're not able to join us, please free up your spot by selecting the Cancel My Participation option, this will enable the next guy on the waiting list to attend.

Also if you plan to attend the after-hike potluck, please let us know what you will be bringing, so we don't wind up with everyone bringing the potato salad. I'll be serving up some baby back ribs. If camping out at my place, you will need to bring all gear such as tent, sleeping bag etc

Twigs · Oct 11, 2022

Relayer.... Ill be dropping out, as I still got a few cords that need split. Enjoy the hike. :)

wxdude · Oct 13, 2022

Just wondering is the hike still on? I’m no longer seeing a leader for the event.

vwgreg · Oct 14, 2022

Yes, the hike is still on and I'm looking forward to it. Looks like a software glitch.

wxdude · Oct 14, 2022

Sounds good, thanks.

A member · Oct 14, 2022

Due to board responsibilities that have come up for tomorrow, I regret I have to bow out. Have a great hike!

Member · Oct 14, 2022

Hi all. My GO account was deleted, but I will lead the hike. There was no interest in the after-hike social/camp-over. Let me know if any questions -- Relayer

Member · Oct 14, 2022

Mr PaceAlong, as of 7pm EDT you are the 12th guy signed up for this event, please consider yourself an attendee

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