In spite of the forecast for “snow, sleet and freezing rain”, we hiked. Lots and lots of water rushing in streams and up at the steep gorge. Everyone wore spikes and there was plenty of ice underfoot. It was tricky, especially going down steep trails. One footbridge had been improved with new railings. and yesterday… Continue reading

With the temperature risen to 42 degrees, we set out on icy trails that had good snow cover. Spikes were chosen over snowshoes and were perfect for the trail conditions. Notchview “Hume” Trail is always beautiful in winter. It winds along a fast flowing stream and through a Spruce forest. Ice formations in the stream… Continue reading

Fitzgerald Lake is a large man made lake on a 700 acre parcel. Years ago it was going to be developed as an upscale residential area until Massachusetts Clean Water Act was passed and the whole area went into land conservation. Lots of hikers, dog walkers, and families use it. The trails are very good,… Continue reading

2 inches of freshly fallen snow decorated the forest. The trail is new, and will be a mountain bike trail, so it has many twists and turns but is on relatively flat land. Sukee, our trail boss dog, was hiking with us again after a hiatus due to a growth that was removed from her… Continue reading