The annual Freedom Trail walk is coming back! Let's make it a fun one.

**Sign up instructions:**
This is the link you need to go to to sign up: [https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113726](https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113726). You must have a Ridj-it account to join. This is different from your Meetup account. If you have questions, ask them on the Ridj-it link after you have a Ridj-it profile.

**Trip details continued:**

We'll start at the Bunker Hill Monument and then snake our way through the North End and downtown Boston from there on, with a stop for lunch midway through at Haymarket. Participants are free to trickle into the Bunker Hill starting point between 130pm and 2pm-- those who arrive early are free to explore the area and head up the monument. Then, once everyone is ready, we will head out and complete the 2.5-mile, 16-stop walking tour together.

We'll keep it at a manageable pace for everyone, and participants are encouraged to share their historical knowledge along the way! Please see here for more [Freedom Trail information](https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/) and more [Bunker Hill Monument information.](https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm)

Hope to see you there! Let's get on our history grind....

Boston Outdoor Adventures

Joshua Louis Henri Weiner

Purushottam Jha

ingrid

Avi Madala

Liz Skellam

Joey

Rosa

Advi 

Jaspreet N

Alexandra

Matthew

Rosaline Lowe

Kali

Joseph

Maria Lirette

John Xavs

Ravi

Hike the Freedom Trail in Boston

Join Rajiv on this 3.8-mile loop trail near Jaffrey, New Hampshire with an elevation gain of 1,774 ft. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete.

**How to sign up:**
Sign up for this hike here: [https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113747](https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113747)
RSVPing on Meetup is not a real RSVP. You will need to have a Ridj-it account to join. This is different from your Meetup account. Rajiv is sparking this hike, and he'll be able to answer questions on the link above, not on Meetup.

**Trip description continued:**

This trail is excellent for birding, and hiking, and you'll unlikely encounter many other people while exploring. It is a popular trail with some great views guaranteed at the top, and the trail itself is gorgeous. You will see beautiful blooming spring wildflowers, some bird watching, with a bit of rock scrambling near the top. You'll need to leave pups home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
This is not a beginner hike, so you must have some prior hiking experience.

Monadnock State Park charges an entrance fee of $5/adult and $2/youth. Annual Passes are also available for purchase. For more information, please see [https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/schedule-and-fees/fees](https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/schedule-and-fees/fees)

If you are planning to drive up here, please check out the details below: I will reserve two parking spots in advance.

NH State Parks will utilize our online day-use reservation system at Monadnock State Park. Visitors can make a reservation before arriving at the park. Visitors without a reservation will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visitors without a reservation will be turned away when the parking area reaches capacity.

When planning a visit, reservations must be made before the arrival and no later than 5 pm the day of your visit. Please plan in the event the parking areas reach capacity. See the park website for more info: [https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park](https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park)

The total distance of the hike: is 3.8-mile
Elevation gain: 1,774 ft
AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-monadnock-via-white-dot-and-white-cross-trails
Route type: Loop

What to bring for hiking:
backpacks with the following:
Winter jacket and layers (non-cotton) to keep you warm.
hiking boots
hiking poles -- optional
1.5-2 liters of water
Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!
Map of the route(digital or physical)
Bug Spray is a must at this time of the year.
rain jacket just in case
personal first aid kit: very highly recommended
Headlamp (Optional)
Sunscreen

Heather

Radhika

Jennifer

leigh Qualter

Matt Charette

ankigavasane

Hike Monadnock Mountain Loop via White Dot and White Cross

**Ready to level up last year's legendary weekend? The Burlington Jazz Festival/Camping Trip returns June 6-8, 2025 - and it's going to be EPIC!**

Get ready for the perfect blend of soul-stirring jazz, breathtaking mountain views, lakeside cycling, and starlit camping with awesome company! Last year was incredible, but this year? It's going to be unforgettable!

**Sign-up instructions here:**
Sign up at this link: [https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113835](https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113835). You will need a Ridj-it acount to sign up, and this is not your Meetup account. You can ask questions once you have a Ridj-it account on the link above.

**Trip description continued:**

### 🚗 FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH:

* **2:45/3:00 PM** \- Meet at Wellington Station for carpool magic
* **3:00-6:30 PM** \- Road trip to Burlington $plenty of time for playlist battles\!$
* **6:30 PM** \- Set up camp at our reserved North Beach Campground spot $additional site available if our crew expands\!$
* **Evening** \- Groove to amazing performances at Waterfront Park's Jazz Festival
* **Late Night** \- Laugh until it hurts at Vermont Comedy Club
* **Overnight** \- Stars\, campfire stories\, and well\-deserved rest

### 🥾 SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH:

* **Morning** \- Campsite breakfast vibes
* **Daytime** \- Epic mountain hike\! Options include the majestic Mt\. Mansfield\, breathtaking Camel's Hump\, or stunning Mt\. Ellen $cast your vote when you sign up\!$
* **Afternoon** \- Return to Burlington for refueling at local hotspots
* **Evening** \- More jazz magic at Waterfront Park \+ more laughs at Vermont Comedy Club

### 🚲 SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH:

* **Morning** \- Breakfast & break camp
* **Daytime** \- Cruise the gorgeous Island Line Rail Trail along Lake Champlain $bike rentals available at Local Motion for those who need them$
* **Afternoon** \- Catch the final jazzy notes at the Main Street Block Party
* **Evening** \- Homeward bound with fresh mountain air in our lungs and jazz in our hearts

## WANT IN?

When you sign up, let me know:

* Your hike preference for Saturday
* Any questions or wild suggestions
* Special skills (Campfire cooking? Ghost stories? Secret jazz knowledge?)

## HELPFUL LINKS:

* [Burlington Jazz Festival Official Site](https://www.flynnvt.org/bdjf-2024)
* [Trail Options](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/long-trail-to-profanity-to-long-trail-to-haselton-trail-loop)
* [Bike Trail Info](https://www.localmotion.org/island_line_trail_map)

Don't miss this chance to create memories that will last a lifetime! Who's in? 🙌

Sally

Agniva Ghosh

Debbie

Varun

Daniel

Jazz, Mountains & Memories: Burlington Adventure Weekend 2025!

I'm planning a weekend camping trip to Boothbay Harbor Maine on the weekend of June 13-15!

**Sign up instructions:**
Sign up here at this link: [https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113713](https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113713). You will need a Ridj-it account to sign up. This is different from your Meetup account. You can ask questions on Ridj-it once you have an account.

**Trip details continued:**

It's about a 3 hour drive from Boston. We can decide whether to leave late Friday or early Saturday-- if the latter, we could perhaps stop in Portland for lunch on the way up. Once we are there, we will set up shop at the [Shore Hills Campground](https://www.shorehills.com/reservation.shtml) ($45 to camp per night). After that, we are free to explore! Options in the area include:

\* [Gaelic Storm concert](https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/gaelic-storm-2/) on Saturday night-- I already have my ticket to see this cool Irish band of *Titanic* fame that night. You can get a ticket at the above link if you want, or if you want to do something else that evening, that's fine.
\* [Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens](https://www.mainegardens.org/)
\* [Maine State Aquarium](https://www.maine.gov/dmr/aquarium)
\* Various hiking and biking options in the nearby beaches and forest preserves
\* A couple lighthouses and such.

Please let me know if you're interested. The trip is still a work in progress and I'm very open to ideas and suggestions. Looking forward to a fun weekend of adventure, though!

Michele with one L

Ganna

Isabelle Greenberg

Jane !

Weekend Camping Trip at Boothbay Harbor

Salut mes amis! I'm happy to announce a two-week road trip across Quebec coming up in late June and early July. The first week will be devoted to traveling through Eastern Quebec, while the second week will involve setting up shop in Montreal and doing a variety of activities around town and the area each day, then catching the J[azz Festival shows](https://montrealjazzfest.com/fr) in the evening!

**Sign up instructions:**
You can sign up here: [https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113799](https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=113799). This requires a Ridj-it account, which is different from your Meetup account.

**Details continued:**
I understand it may be hard to devote the full two weeks to the trip. Anyone who wants to join for whatever chunk of the trip they desire is welcome to do so. For instance, you could drive/fly up and meet me in Montreal at some point during the week of June 25, and we could do activities and see shows together. I have space in my car for up to four passengers at any point in the voyage.

Here is [the full itinerary](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DEFFkH4-KmXBAeSvYakSxh_bIgx0Anibu4j0vzcqNq0/edit?usp=sharing) for the trip, and a short summary of it can be found below. Suggestions are welcome. When signing up, please let me know what days and locations of the trip you are planning to join for. Merci tout le monde, et bienvenue à la Grande Aventure Québécoise!

**WEEK ONE: June 18-24**

* Drive through Maine. Camp in Moosehead Lake.
* Explore sites in and near Quebec City.
* Head north of Quebec City for outdoor adventures, including hiking in the fjord and biking around Lac Saint Jean.
* Come back south, swing by QC, then head out to Parc de la Mauricie.
* Camp, canoe and hike there, then head down to Montreal.

**WEEK TWO: June 25 - July 2**

* Stay in/near Montreal. Camping and hostel options are available.
* Do lots of sightseeing in town throughout the week.
* Do some day trips-- Mt. St. Hilaire, Iles de Boucherville, etc. are options. Possible side trip to Ottawa as well.
* Jazz shows every night! Please consult the festival website to see which ones interest you.
* Fête du Canada is on July 1st. Fireworks in Old Town!
* Return to Boston TBD, ideally in time for July 4th fireworks. I'm a firework guy, you can tell hehe.

Trek Through Quebec + Montreal Jazz Festin' - La Grande Aventure Québécoise 

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