Chiltern Mountain Club - New England's LGBTQI+ outdoors club

 
 
 

A co-event with GayOutdoors (also LGBTQ), this will be an easy 2.5-mile hike @ 1:30pm (for us night owls). We’ll be going in from the West in Winchester at Gate 16. It’s less well known then the entrances near I-93, but it’ll be quieter and the parking looks more guaranteed. It’s mostly a loop on wooded hiking trails, with parts on fire roads. Gaia says the elevation change is 77ft. If people want to go for a coffee afterwards there are places nearby in Winchester.

Anything more than a drizzle will cancel. There's no planned rain date.

Middlesex Fells Reservation info (and pdf trail map) - https://www.mass.gov/locations/middlesex-fells-reservation (We’ll be on the Skyline and Reservoir trails to the west of the Middle Reservoir.)

Meet to the left of the gate. I’ll wear a beige Yosemite cap. (I'll be driving a silver Camry.) If you have questions, post them here or email me at [masked]. :) >>>>Directions:<<<< GPS: "74 Hillcrest Ave, Winchester, MA". More info if needed: >> From 93 North, take exit 24 and go 3/4ths of the way around the rotary. (Stay left entering the rotary but *quickly* move to the right as you cross over the highway. *Immediately* turn right onto South Border Road (it doesn’t have a big sign.)) >> From I-93 South take exit 24 and take the first right onto South Border. >> Go 2.5 miles on South Border. You’ll pass other entrances and gates but keep going. Turn right at the first light onto Highland Ave. Go .4 mile to the first right and turn onto Hillcrest (up the hill). Gate 16 is just up on the right, across from #74. I suspect the neighbors prefer Fells visitors to park on the side of the street away from the houses. Meet to the left of the gate. I’ll wear a beige Yosemite cap. (I'll be driving a silver Camry.)

 
 
 

Our annual trip to the one beach around here with non-freezing water returns!

As always, we scheduled this trip to coincide with the Cambridge Men’s Group. Chiltern may have a canopy tent for shelter from the sun. (Other groups -- like the Non-Scene Friends (LGBTQ+) -- are also invited. Feel free to invite any other LGBTQ+ groups!)

Typically, about 35-45 people come to the CMC's annual beach day. Members and guests come from CT, MA, NH, RI, & VT. While the event starts about 10am, people show up slowly all morning long, so join us anytime.

Followed by (optional) dinner at The Back Eddy. When you RSVP, please let us know whether you will be staying for dinner at the Back Eddy Restaurant. (We'll double-check with you when it gets close.)

GETTING THERE: Everyone is responsible for arranging their own transportation. If you need a lift, or can offer one, leave a message on this Meetup page's "Comments" section.

Directions: http://bit.ly/3zpdUl9

What to bring?
Most importantly, sunscreen, plenty of water, and of course your bathing suit. If you're able, please bring snacks and liquid refreshments (non-alcoholic, of course) to share.

Parking

The parking fee is $13 per car for MA residents and $40 per car for non-residents. Or purchase an annual pass for $60, or a Lifetime Senior Pass (62+) for only $10, but you have to get it ahead of time: https://www.mass.gov/locations/horseneck-beach-state-reservation .

What to bring?

Most importantly, sunscreen, plenty of water, and of course your bathing suit. If you're able, please bring snacks and liquid refreshments (non-alcoholic, of course) to share.

How to find us on Horseneck Beach?

See the map in the event listing.

Info & Traveling:

Click here (https://www.mass.gov/locations/horseneck-beach-state-reservation) for complete details about the beach and reservation.

Directions:

Many people today have GPS devices or use online maps and directions service, so I'll spare the detailed directions. Briefly, to get to Horseneck Beach State Reservation, make your way south via I-95, I-495 or Route 24 to I-195 near Fall River, MA. From I-195 take exit 10 for Route 88 south and that’ll bring right to the reservation!

Calls
Please do NOT wait to call Saturday morning. Please plan if you need more information. There is often no cell service on the beach.

Contact Josiah if you have any questions. You can reach him by cell/text,[masked] or [masked].

RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 20th.