Labor Day White Mountain Camping Trip

Campton, NH, a little over 2 hours from Worcester. Near Dickey/Welsh and Waterville Valley. Hiking, climbing, biking, and possible Kayaking. Experienced campers. Partly-shaded group site and coin-operated showers. Cost is $50/pp and due by 8/18. Incudes three breakfasts and two dinners.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #8

Meet at 12:00pm, trail crossing at junction of Route 62 and Ball Hill Road in Princeton. From the Worcester area, follow Route 31N out of Holden. After the Princeton town line, turn left onto Ball Hill Road and follow to the end. From the Boston area, travel west on Route 2 to Fitchburg, then south on Route 31. Continue on Route 31 to Princeton Center, then west on Route 62 for 2.3 miles to Ball Hill Rd. Leave some cars and drive to parking lot of Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. Hike south over the mountain and through Wachusett Meadows Audubon Preserve, 6.2 miles.

Tuesday Night Ride

Meet at 5:45pm, Guiseppe's Grill on Solomon Pond Road off the Route 290 exit, toward Northboro.

Thursday Night Ride: Ed's Wild Westboro

Note the early start time: Ride at 5:45pm, starting from Uno/Chicago Bar and Grill, Route 9W, just west of Route 135, Westboro.

Flags on the 48 Waumbeck (Backpack)

Raise the American flag on Mount Waumbek to honor the memory of those who perished in the September 11, 2001 attacks. 7.2 miles, average terrain, moderate pace. Same hike as other Worcester Flags hike, but will be an overnight backpack. Some backpacking experience required. Flag flies from 12:00-2:00pm. Limited to LNT Levels.

Flags on the 48: Mount Waumbek

Raise the American flag on Mount Waumbek to honor the memory of those who perished in the September 11, 2001 attacks. 7.2 miles, average terrain, moderate to fast pace (1.5-2.5mph). Bring 2-3 liters of water, snacks, trail lunch, sunscreen, and appropriate hiking clothing. Be prepared to spend 2+ hours at the summit. Flag flies from 12:00-2:00pm. Limited to 8.

Wilderness Trail: Introduction to Backpacking Trip

Introductory backpacking trip via Wilderness and Nancy Pond Trails. Two days of flat hiking with a backcountry camp out. 8-9 miles/day at moderate pace. Limited to 6 participants.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #9

Meet at 9:00am, Barre Falls Dam. From Route 68, take Route 62W for 2.2 miles. Turn left on entrance road and park in the first lot on the left, just before dam. Leave most cars and shuttle back down to the corner of Route 62 and Ball Hill Road in Princeton. Those who want a shorter [4+ mile] alternative may leave their car at the corner of Route 68 and Intervale Road. Hike south 8.5 miles over back roads and through Ware River watershed.

Tully River

Strenuous Tully River romp over lots of beaver dams in a scenic valley, with a short hike to Spirit Falls thrown in.

Backpack Most Remote 4000'er in the Presidentials

Backpack to summit of Mount Isolation in the Presidential Range. Starting early, hike over rugged terrain at a moderate pace. Approximately 3400' elevation gain, 12-14 miles over two days. Route TBD. Group dinner Saturday for a nominal fee. Previous backpacking experience required. Email L to register.

Tasty Apple Country Ride

Approximately 50 miles in scenic Apple Country. There will be hills. Up to three stops (as desired) at local apple orchards for snacks.

Tuesday Night Ride

Meet at 5:45pm, Rocky's Ace Hardware, Route 20, Northboro.

Third Wednesday Social

Potluck social and new member orientation, 7:00pm at Northboro Historical Society. Scheduled speakers Pat Piper and Nancy Sporborg had to cancel, so Colleen McLaughin will fill in, presenting a program on "Chilling in the Hebrides." Organizing your own cycling tour. New members/visitors are welcome. Registration required for orientation at 6:30pm with Jean McInerney (jemcinerney@verizon.net).

Third Wednesday Social

Social/potluck and new member orientation, 7:00pm at Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main Street, Rt. 20. It's Not About The Hike presentation highlights the journey of two 50+ year-old non-hikers who decided to climb the 67 mountains in NE over 4000'. Nancy Sporborg and Pat Piper are two ordinary women who went on an extraordinary journey over the mountain summits and into their hearts. This is the story of what they found inside themselves as they hiked over 1000 miles to the tops of 170 mountains through all four seasons. New member/visitors welcome. Registration required for orientation (6:30) with Jean McInerney (jemcinerney@verizon.net).

Thursday Night Ride: Rocky's Ace Hardware

Note the early start time: 5:45 pm, Rocky's Ace Hardware, Northboro.

Midstate Trail Seriies #10

Meet at 9:00am, East Hill Road in Rutland. From Route 31 in Paxton Center, travel west on Route 122 for 4.2 miles and turn left onto Pleasantdale Road. Continue 0.5 miles and turn right onto East Hill Road for almost a mile to Midstate crossing. Leave some cars and shuttle to Barre Falls Dam off Route 62 in Barre. Hike south 7.7 miles through Rutland State Park back to East Hill Road.

Princeton Hike

Meet at Redemption Rock (Route 140) to Balance Rock. Easy pace, approximately 3 miles RT. Followed by dinner at a family-friendly place. Chance for geocaching.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #11

Meet at 9:00am, trail crossing at 4H Club horse barns near Buck Hill in Spencer. From Worcester, take Route 9 toward Spencer. Opposite Ragsdale Chevrolet, turn right onto Paxton Road and continue for 1.4 miles. Turn left on Gold Nugget Road and travel 0.6 miles, then turn right on McCormack Road to go 1.9 miles to the parking lot on the left. Leave some cars here and shuttle to East Hill Road off Pleasantdale Road, Rutland. Hike south 5.2 miles through Treasure Valley and around Thompson Pond.

Two-Day Paddle/Camping, New Hampshire/Vermont

Paddle flatwater on the Connecticut River along the New Hampshire/Vermont border. Camp two nights at Wilgus State Park, Vermont.

Two-Day Paddle/Camping, NH/VT

Paddle FW on Connecticut River along NH/VT border. Camp two nights at Wilgus State Park, VT. Register with L.

Tour de Noble View

Noble View weekend stay; check out the views! Cycle tour with group (or drive if non-cyclist) on Friday, explore area with local hikes or rides on Saturday, then cycle return leg on Sunday. Previous cycle touring/touring workshop/long-distance day ride experience required. Rustic accommodations. Cost is $64/pp, due by 8/29. Two dinners, two breakfasts are included.

Castle Trail to Mt. Jefferson

10-mile strenuous hike with scrambles. Good physical condition necessary. Friday night lodging can be arranged.

Cranberry Picking Hike

Meet at 2:00pm, Tahanto High School on Route 70 in Boylston. Short walk to cranberry bog at water's edge. Chance for longer hike or geocaching.

Midstate Hike Series #12

Meet at 12:00pm near where trail crosses Route 9 in Spencer at Spencer Country Inn. Leave some cars here and shuttle to McCormack Road by 4-H Club horse barns near Buck Hill. Hike south over Moose Hill and across Moose Hill Reservoir dam back to Route 9. Six miles.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to stay fit as we head into the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park in Framingham for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, a headlamp, a weighted pack, and poles to maximize the fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Columbus Day at the Maine House

Join us for a beautiful fall weekend at the Maine House. Enjoy hiking, biking, water sports or just relaxing by the lake. Cozy couples rooms or comfy bunks. Three breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners included. Each person helps set up or clean up for one meal. $185

Midstate Trail Hike Series #13

Meet at 9:00am, Spencer, where trail crosses near the corner of East Charlton Road and G.H. Wilson Road. From Route 20, take Route 31N for 5.4 miles. Turn right on Capon Road and travel 0.4 miles to the end. Park on the corner. From Route 9, take Route 31S and turn left on East Charlton Road to the corner of Capen Road. Leave some cars here and shuttle to Route 9 at Spencer Country Inn. Walk south by Audubon land and horse farms, for 5.3 miles, back to G.H. Wilson Road. Plan on sticking around for lunch, as a post-hike get-together and cookout is being provided at the Green Mountain Club camp (on Cedar Meadow Lake, off of Rawson Street in Leicester).

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to stay fit as we head into the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park in Framingham for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, a headlamp, a weighted pack, and poles to maximize the fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #14

Meet 9:00am, where the trail crosses Route 20 in Charlton. From the intersection with Route 56, head west on Route 20 for 3 miles. Turn left at the traffic light onto Worcester Road across from AutoCenter (the big tan building on the right). Go up the road and bear left past the trail crossing, and park around the cul-de-sac. Leave some cars here and drive to the parking turn-off on East Charlton Road off of Route 31. From here, hike south 6.4 miles, ending with a walk through a cow tunnel under Route 20.

Third Wednesday Social

Potluck dinner/social and new member orientation, 7:00pm, Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main Street, Route 20. Scientific illustrator Barbara Harmon talks about habitats and species at Estuarine Reserve in Apalachicola, FL. New members/visitors are welcome. Registration required for orientation (6:30pm) with Jean McInerney (jemcinerney@verizon.net).

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to stay fit as we head into the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park in Framingham for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, a headlamp, a weighted pack, and poles to maximize the fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Hike Tully Mountain

Six miles, moderate pace and difficulty. Great fall foliage views. Wear appropriate gear. Registration required. Bring lunch, water, snacks, sturdy boots, etc. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at Tully Dam parking lot at 9:30am in Royalston, MA. We'll hike west on the Tully Trail over Tully Mountain, then return east on the Tully trail back to the Tully Dam parking area.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #15

Meet at 9:00am, end of Rocky Hill Road off of Route 12 across from the police station in Oxford, just north of the town center. Leave some cars here and drive to trail crossing on (south side of) Route 20 in Charlton. From here, hike south through Hodges Village Dam area to Rocky Hill Road, 5 miles.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to stay fit as we head into the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park in Framingham for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, a headlamp, a weighted pack, and poles to maximize the fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #16

Meet at 12:00pm, parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. I-395 Exit 4A, Sutton Avenue east (toward Sutton) for 3.2 miles to church on the right. From Route 146, take Central Turnpike toward Oxford for 4.7 miles to church on the left. Leave some cars and drive to end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12, across from police station in Oxford. Hike south 6.5 miles to West Sutton.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid

More hands-on practice! Learn to manage an emergency in the backcountry with qualified SOLO instructors. Comprehensive, in-depth two-day course held at Camp Harrington in Boylston, MA, covers standard emergency care with emphasis on backcountry long-term care and evacuation. Fees include course instruction and meals.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #17

Meet at 9:00am, Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas. I-395 Exit 2, and travel east on Route 16 for 4.3 miles to state trail parking lot on the right. From Route 146 and East Douglas, take Route 16W. Lot is on the left, 0.9 miles past the entrance to Wallum Lake/Douglas State Forest (Cedar Street). Leave some cars there and shuttle to the parking lot by the church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. Hike south to Route 16, 6.2 miles.

Ware River

Day trip from Barre to Gilbertville, passing historic King Philip's camp and portaging around a mill dam.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Hike Monroe State Forest

Hike Dunbar Book Trail in Monroe State Forest. 6-9 miles at a moderate pace. Possible side hike to old growth forest.

Worcester Chapter Annual Meeting

Join us for the Annual Meeting at The Manor House. Dinner followed by a special presentation by Roger Scholl on his adventure climbing Denali (Mount McKinley). Enjoy dinner, socialize with friends. All are welcome. $25/members, $35/non-members. Held from 5:00-10:00pm. Registration required. Details mailed to members and will be available on the web in September.

Midstate Trail Hike Series #18

Meet at 9:00am, Rhode Island side of Wallum Lake. I-395 Exit 2 onto Route 16, then head east on Route 16 for 5.2 miles to the main entrance to Wallum Lake on the right (from the east, take Route 146, head west on Route 16 past East Douglas, and look for Wallum Lake entrance on left). This is Cedar Street, which later becomes Wallum Lake Road, and eventually Route 100. Follow Cedar Street/Wallum Lake Road for 4 miles to the second stop sign, and take a right. Continue another 2.1 miles to the first driveable right after Zamora Hospital. Go 0.1 miles, turn right onto Buck Hill Road, then travel 1.2 miles until Buck Hill Tower is on left. Park directly opposite of the tower on the right. Leave some cars and shuttle to Route 16 in Douglas, where Midstate crosses the road. Walk south through Douglas State Forest past the RI border, about 9 miles total.

Third Wednesday Potuck and Social

7:00pm, Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main Street, (Route 20). Photo contest: bring your best photos, prizes for top 3. Also, Toys for Tots collection. Bring a dish to share. New members/visitors are welcome. Registration required for new member orientation (6:30pm) with Jean McInerney (jemcinerney@verizon.net).

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Annual Thanksgiving Weekend

Weekend of hiking and great food. Meet on Friday morning and hike to Carter Notch Hut, 4 miles. Optional difficult afternoon hikes on Friday and Saturday. Includes two nights lodging (self-service), two breakfasts, two dinners including Saturday's turkey dinner. Approximately $89/members and $98/non-members. Please reserve by 10/27. Payment in full is required to reserve spot. Limited to 12.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Assabet River

Scenic paddle from Northboro to Hudson.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Third Wednesday Social

Potluck social and new member orientation, Northboro Historical Society at 50 Main Street (Route 20). Bring a special holiday dish. Musical talent needed for caroling. Sing along with Dave Laska. Yankee swap. New members and visitors are welcome. Registration required for new member orientation at 6:30pm with Jean McInerney (Jemcinerney@verizon.net).

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Wednesday Early Morning Fitness Hike

If you'd like to continue to stay fit during the cooler seasons, join us at Callahan State Park, Framingham, for approximately 3-4 miles on easy-to-average terrain with a fast-to-very-fast (2-2.5+ mph) pace. Bring water, snacks, head lamp, weighted pack, and poles to maximize fitness benefits. Limited to 8.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend in Vermont

Blue Gentian Lodge, Magic Mountain, Londonderry, VT. Three nights, three breakfasts, and two dinners. Ski, hike, snowshoe, etc. XC and alpine skiing nearby. Gracious hosts, homey atmosphere, color TVs, hot tub, private baths, etc. $250/ppdo. Payment in full due to registrar by 12/10 to reserve space.