Upper Goose Pond Hike, Paddle, Swimming, & Potluck

HIKING DIRECTIONS: Hikers will meet at the Upper Goose Pond AT trailhead. Use this address to find the parking area for the Upper Goose Pond/Appalachian Trail Head & Parking Area:

Jacob's Ladder Scenic Byway and Appalachian Trail Parking Area, Lee, MA 01238

Canoers & Kayakers will meet at the Lower Goose Pond boat ramp and both groups will coverge on the dock near the AT Cabin on Upper Gooses Pond. Both groups should bring potluck dinner food & beverage items to share and swimming trunks for swimming.

PADDLER DIRECTIONS TO BOAT RAMP: Follow Goose Pond Road 0.4 miles to Ridge Street on left. Follow Ridge Street 0.2 miles to public boat ramp at southern end of Lower Goose Pond. Park in the boat ramp parking area and put in there. Put the following address on your phone's navigation app for the paddling meet up point.

4 Ridge St. Lee, MA 01238

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring rain-gear, appropriate footwear (that can get muddy/wet), snacks, water, and also consider bringing hiking poles if you may need them or to lend to someone who may need them. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Please check the weather the morning before the hike so you can make sure you have the right clothing & equipment if conditions change.

INFO/DIRECTIONS: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Hike Leader Andy at 339 221-3051 or Paddling Leader Bart at 503-734-6508.