What we’re about
This is a hiking group for people who, like me, take life at a slow and steady pace. I love the outdoors, travel and hiking. Like the tortoise, I keep a steady pace and always get there in the end. Hikes will be mostly medium-length ( 2 - 6 miles) with elevation gains of under 1500 feet and a pace of book time +50%. Older people who have slowed down, younger folks who are just starting out, people who are overweight and want to get moving, people who are recovering from an injury, people who occasionally like to stop and take pictures or smell the roses...anyone who wants to take things at a slower pace. Hikes and other events take place all year round and in various locations!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- West Boylston Rail TrailThomas Street Parking Mass Central Rail Trail, West Boylston, MA
A fairly easy 6 mile hike at the rail trail in West Boylston. Some gradual elevation change. We will walk three miles from the large parking lot off Thomas Street to the trail head at River Street and return the same way. We will stop along the way for lunch or snacks.
Total elevation gain: 200 feet.
Tortoise time time: 3.0 hours
Pace: Moderate to slow
Terrain: Mostly a packed dirt rail trail as wide as a road running besides the Quinapoxet River. We may take a very short side excursion to see the old Springdale textile mill site with self guiding signs along a trail.
Where?
Meet at the rail trail parking lot off of Thomas Street in West Boylston.
Clothing and Gear
Please wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots.
Bring sunscreen, and a hat.
Bring water and a snack.Policies
Please arrive early. We will leave promptly at 10 am.We will start as a group, we will stay as a group, we will finish as a group. That means we will hike at the pace of the slowest hiker.
Disclaimer
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following:
this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others;
you assume all risk associated with this activity;
you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity;
you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code
the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and
you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. - Weekend in the BerkshiresTanglewood, Lenox, MA
NEW! Our Tanglewood weekend is almost here. The weather looks good. I plan to pretty much stick to the itinerary posted below.
I usually get to the Tanglewood grounds about 2 hours before the concert. I bring wine, food, a chair, a blanket, a book and relax. PLEASE text me (720-273-3594) your phone number so I can let you know where I am sitting. I strongly suggest the Lion's Gate Parking lot.
For Jacob's pillow, I also like to get there early and have a glass of wine and enjoy the space. I usually do not eat there, but get something beforehand.
Saturday during the day I hope to find a lake with a kayak launch! Too hot to hike (at least for me!)
Sunday morning, I hope we can all meet for brunch - place TBD. We'll want to get to the Tanglewood lawn early because YoYo Ma is very popular.
8/8: Friday Eve - Concert at Tanglewood.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
LALO Symphonie espagnole
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, From the New World8/9: Saturday afternoon
Either a hike, or kayaking, depending on the heat.
Rainy day plans: Maybe the Edna St Vincent Millay or Norman Rockwell Museum
Saturday evening:
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Dance Company at Jacob's Pillow.8/10: Sunday afternoon
Brunch and afternoon concert at Tanglewood
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Samy Rachid, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Camille PÉPIN Un Monde nouveau (American premiere)
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, ScottishTicket sales for Jacob’s Pillow are open. I am in Level 4 - Orc Rear Seat Location: Row V Seat 5. This is considered an “accessible seat” which I can use because I use a walking stick for balance. Another member has purchased the “companion seat.” From experience, the seats in the mezzanine have better sight-lines than the orchestra. (They’re cheaper, too.) Link is below!
Once you are committed to going (you’ve reserved accommodation, bought a ticket, etc) let me know and I will move you off the waiting list.
The AirBnB where I am staying (25 Houstonic St in Lee) appears to be full, but if you click HERE you will see that there are still many places on AirBnB available nearby. This is high season in the Berkshires, so rooms go quickly and are at a premium.
There are also several hotels/motels in the area. And October Mountain State Forest is only a 10 minute drive from Tanglewood. Click HERE to reserve a campsite or yurt. (Heads up - the yurts are NOT in great shape!)
If you would like to arrange car-pooling or share a room or campsite, I suggest you comment here with your contact information and what you are looking for, and then communicate with each other off of MeetUp.
