May
| Date | Location/Details |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 9 | Waquoit National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10:00 am—12:00 pm Restrooms are not available Take a walk on The Great Flat Pond trail which takes us along salt marshes, beach, and forest. Flat but narrow path approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Bayberry Parking lot, approximate address: 569 Great Oak Road, Mashpee. 339-987-0273. |
| Sunday, May 10 | Nickerson State Park 9:00 am—12:00 pm Come explore the kettle ponds of Nickerson. This intermediate three mile hike around Little Cliff and Higgins Pond is a great way to explore spring in the woods of Cape Cod. Meet at the Flax Pond parking area: upon entering the park, take the first left onto Flax Pond road. Follow the road for one mile until you arrive at the parking area. 508-896-3491. |
| Saturday, May 16 | Blue Hills Reservation, 1:00 pm—3:30 pm Join a challenging, moderately paced four mile hike to the summit of Buck Hill and back. Come see one of the most beautiful views in Massachusetts. Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center, 840 Hillside Street Milton. 857-208-8498. |
| Sunday, May 24 | Wompatuck State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am Restrooms are not available Explore the Nature Study Area and the northeast side of the park on a moderate 3.5 mile hike on a mix of dirt trails and pavement. Meet at the Doane Street entrance, approximate address: 152 Doane St, Cohasset. 617-895-8245. |
| Sunday, May 31 | Freetown-Fall River State Forest , 10:00 am—12:00 pm A moderate 4 mile walk on forest roads and dirt trail. An out-and-back journey to the remnants of Profile Rock. Meet at forest headquarters: 110 Slab Bridge Rd., Assonet. 857-276-5365. |