Boston Metro Hike Bike & Social Club

With a summit of 3,269 feet, Kearsage North sits in the middle of the 52-With-A-View list. Atop this peak stands a glassed-in firetower. Before the black flies have coordinated their springtime sorties, we'll be hiking to the summit and spending the night in the fire tower. We'll park just off Hurrican Mountain Road in Intervale and hike the Kearsarge North Trail 3.1 miles to the summit. Upon arriving at the top, we'll lay a claim to our spot inside the tower and then explore the summit to take in the 360 degrees of views.
You will need to carry a backpack with drinking/cooking water, food, sleeping pad and sleeping bag. Unless we get a late start, there should be no need to bring a tent. You are free to handle your own meals, or join Chef Walter and me for Appetizers, Dinner and Breakfast. The Forest Service advised that we may use camp stoves inside the fire tower.
This is a good introductory hike for testing your skills at overnight adventures. Please contact me through Meetup if you have any questions. - Steve Hern

Join Simply Social Souls for a delightful Summer Social Mixer, exclusively for singles aged 45 and up. This casual and fun event is a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Hawaiian shirt optional but encouraged!
Whether you are new in town or looking to expand your social circle, this event promises an evening of laughter, engaging conversations, and potential connections. Enjoy mingling over refreshing drinks and delicious snacks while getting to know other single seniors and professionals in your community. Don't miss out on this chance to make new friends and create lasting memories at Social Souls Spring Social Mixer.
This event is posted in multiple channels and does not reflect the correct @ of RSVP's - plus more people always show up - join us!

Back by popular demand

This is also posted in my South Shore Group - https://www.meetup.com/hikebikesocialclub/events/306635445/?

PLEASE PLEASE read the entire posting before asking questions.

As a rule, this ride is quite social and not a "Tour de France" kind of crowd. If you would like to have a more aggressive ride you're welcome to start and finish with us. I can give you directions of which bike paths or roads to take. I've done most of them.

EBIKES Welcome

PAHKING - (There is Free Parking at the lot next to the Peter Pan Bus Terminal at 59 Depot Ave Falmouth. (Across the street from the Peter Pan lot) So please be at the Peter Pan Lot by 730 AM... It's only a short distance from the Palmer Ave Lot so you can still take the bus back from the ferry at night.

We will be leaving the parking lot shortly after 8 so we can stop at Pie in the Sky for yummy Coffees, Teas, Lattes or smoothies before we board the Ferry.

We Take the 930 am Steamship Authority Ferry to Oak Bluffs, Return on the 615 pm from Oak Bluffs to Woods Hole. There are earlier boats if you choose

After arriving in Oak Bluff we gather in Ocean Park by the Gazebo. WE then go through camp meeting house village to see all the gingerbread cottages. Then bike to Edgartown, pick up some lunch, snacks & beverages then hit South Beach for a swim or just a picnic. You more serious riders can take off for the western parts of the island or the state forest where there are about 30 miles of paved trails.

After our stint at the beach we then pedal back to Edgartown to grab and ice cream and visit the picturesque lighthouse. When we finish in Edgartown we will proceed to Oak Bluffs to lick our wounds and sooth are aching arse's - 7 Miles - Usually at Nancy's on the water.

If some of you are more ambitious I can help you add to our ride. There are miles or great roads and trails to ride on.

THIS ISN'T A RACE BUT IT CERTAINLY IS NOT FOR THE NOVICE RIDER.
Please don't let this be your first ride of the year.!!!

Get your bike tuned up, have a few rides before you join us.
We will travel on bike paths for as much as we can. (about 3/4 the day) but some of our trip will be on regular roads.

PLEASE WEAR HELMETS & OTHER SAFETY GEAR !!

Lucky for all of us. The vineyard public buses all have bike racks attached just in case of bike or the rider breaks down. There are also a few bike shops for rentals and even repairs on the road. Bring Plenty of Water and Snacks...and sunscreen

NO-SHOWS ON THIS WILL BE VERY INCONVENIENT. SO PLEASE UPDATE YOUR STATUS IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT.

• What to bring
water, sunscreen, bathing suit, snacks, a good hat and please make sure your bike is tuned up a few weeks before our ride. Please don't make this your first ride of the year. See you on the Path !