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Date of Hike: July 31, 2014 Trail Conditions: Dry Equipment used: Hiking pole Comments: My daughter, Priscilla, our friend, Suzanne and I had a wonderful hike, starting at the campground. We did a loop, walking down to the shoreline of the Quabbin where we stopped and had lunch. We...

Date of Hike: August 7, 2014 Trail Conditions: Dry Equipment used: One hiking pole Comments: We made a loop hike, starting at Gate 35, walking down to the Quabbin Reservoir, and then back tracking to the road that goes to Bassett Pond. On the way, we saw two interesting historical features...

Where: Located above Leominster, MA Ten of us did this hike. We left two cars at the end of West Street, and then we went to the parking area across from Sholan Farms. When: Veteran's Day - November 11 Conditions: Dry leaves on the rocks make for slippery conditions that happen in the fall...

After several years of not doing much hiking in the Whites, I went up to Mt. Tecumseh to hike. In the past few years, I have been busy getting a house ready to sell, moving and getting settled. :eek: So, it was high time to get back to the mountains. I had a great day; there was a good breeze...

June 24 Trail conditions: Dry, except for one of older trails that has been obliterated by beavers may years ago. Equipment needed: sun screen Only saw the Brookline Bird Club (not friendly like hikers)! and many fishing boats, when we ate lunch along the shore. Heard lots of birds singing...

A very mellow day spent hiking with Audrey and Pat and Doug Paul in this great place. We hiked for about five and a half hours on many of the old roads and trails.:) Conditions: A little snow in shady places, downed trees across the old roads and trails. We did some trail clearing. Saw only...

My nephew's son and I were looking for the Doric Temple off of the Red Spot Trail on Mt. Monadnock. Anyone else found it? We may not have been up far enough. It's always fun to find historic sites on this mountain.

Date hike: July 9 Conditions: Fairly dry trail Very few bugs. Special hiking gear: I use ski poles, but probably not necessary. Lots of water. On the Red Spot Trail we were looking for the Doric Temple, which is off trail, but not sure that we found it. Spent some time looking for it...

Date: January 26 Trails hiked: Administration Road to the Link to Mid-State Trail to the Top. Return by the Harrington Trail to the Link to the Administration Road. Conditions: Next day after all the rain. Snow on the road, Ice on the trails along with some snow. Brooks were flowing well due...

Date Hiked: 1-7-2010 Equipment needed: ski poles, didn't need snowshoes. Had Microspikes in our packs, but didn't use them. Beautiful, clear day We went into the hemlock snowy woods from below the Crocker School. Had not hiked there since 2004. Followed the Swamp Path to the White Birch Trail...

Date hiked: 12/28/09 Conditions: Icy in places and very wet! This section of the trail from the northerly parking lot off of West Street has now become very eroded and wet. Looks as if it gets snowmobile or ATV traffic. I wore Micro Spikes which worked well early, but when it began to snow and...

Date hiked: 11/28/09 Parked the car and started the hike by the Newton Reservoir on South Royalston Road. Followed the road down to the Thousand Acres Reservoir and then a ways further took a trail to the right that goes into the Millers River Management area. Fun place to explore. Walked out...

Date hiked: November 22 Conditions: Dry Only found one deer tick! Beautiful day to hike with the warmer temps. We hiked down the road to the water, and then were able to walk along the shoreline to the mouth of Atherton Brook. The beavers have created a lodge down near where the brook enters...

Date hiked: Today, November 15 Conditions: Some wet puddles on the trail, the North Nashua River was flowing well after all the rain. Saw lots of late fall mushrooms and shelf fungi! This is a great Sunday walk without a long drive. Because of all the rain, the current in the river was quite...

Date hiked: November 1 Conditions: Dry on the road, but shoreline had some mucky areas. Deer ticks in profusion!:( Equipment: Hiking poles, camera and a sense of adventure. We love exploring the shorelines of some of the gates when the water levels are down. So many interesting pieces of...

When: October 25 Conditions: Beautiful sunny day! Wet areas on some parts of the trails, due to all the rain. The brook was gorgeous with all the recent rain; we had never seen it so high. Still some great color Special equipment: Hiking poles for coming down the steep wet area from the Ridge...

Trails: Tully Trail and around Tully Mountain in a clockwise direction. We returned down via Mountain Road and Royalston Road. Trail conditions: Dry Equipment needed: Hiking poles (optional) Weather: Perfect, sunny day, not too hot, no bugs! Met two groups of people, and one lady with two...

Trail conditions: Dry, minimal brook crossings, maybe two! Special equipment: Hiking poles and lots of water! Weather conditions: Beautiful, sunny, not too warm. Nice small hike: Up the White Cairn Trail and down the Stone House Trail. Contemplated a dunk in Rattlesnake Pool, but quite cold...

Trail conditions: Wet in places, but could be walked around. Brooks have bridges, so no nasty water crossings. Enjoyed doing this loop for the first time with my daughter and a friend. Weather: Cloudy, but no rain, finally!!!:) All the recent rains brought out the skeeters, and it was somewhat...

Trail conditions: Wet and slippery Waterfalls - Doane's and Royalston were flowing mightily! Doane's had more water flowing then I ever remember. Great! Trails taken: From Newton Cemetery on the Tully Trail to Royalston Falls and then followed the Metacomet a short distance into NH to the...