Hikes and other fun

So, this was a long loop of a trail. Entering from the "Stevens Estate" lot, there is a short "feeder" trail to get to the main reservation area. I DEFINITELY suggest heading to the LEFT as you start the loop trail. The left starts with several hills, so take them on...

Not a hike... but something that falls under "other fun"! Maizey and I attended to soft-open of the Navigation Brewing Company Brewhouse on Feb 21 in Chelmsford Center. This is located in the building to the right as you head south through the Center - where the...

We took a hike through the Georgetown-Rowley State forest along with another friend and dog. The path was NOT well-marked. As you can see from the walked-trail on the map, we missed the trail as suggested by the All-Trails app. Additionally, we ended up heading down...

The Middlesex Fells is a reservation area that spans a large space in Medford and Winchester that surrounds the reservoir. We started at a trailhead on the Medford side near the tower. Although we had intended to do the Skyline Trail for the whole distance - the trail...

This was one of our favorite hikes. Along the way, there are some really nice views, including the Boston skyline which is visible from several hilltops. This trail also includes a hilltop which is the highest point in Essex County. This starts at a location owned by...

There are a large number of trails that criss-cross this property. We started with the Pine Point Loop. This 2-mile trail has several spin-off loops if you want to add some additional distance. It’s a very easy walk. In mid-February, there were still some sections that were very icy, very muddy, or both. Some sections were still snow-covered as well. Continue Reading Great Book Farm / State Forest (Carlisle)