DCR Southeastern Massachusetts Walking Club

December 2025 - February  2026

The  DCR  Southeastern  Massachusetts  Adult  Walking  Club  meets  most  weekends  for social recreational walks. This club is open to people 16 years of age and older and there is no fee to join.  New walkers are always welcome. Come for one or come for all! 

Bring drinking   water,   a   snack,   and   dress   for   the   weather.   Hat   and   sunscreen   are recommended.  

Some  DCR  sites  charge  a  parking  fee  which  is  noted  in  the  hike description.  

Inclement  weather  will  cancel.  

For  more  information  and  to  confirm, please call the phone number listed with the specific hike.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodation
617-645-0358 | [e-mail]

Date	Location/Details
Sunday, Feb. 1	Freetown-Fall River State Forest, 9:30 am—12:00 pm No Restrooms on Site 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. [phone].
Saturday, Feb. 7	Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10:00 am—12:00 pm No Restrooms on Site A moderate 2 mile hike, mostly on soft sand. Enjoy views of Martha’s Vineyard. Meet at the Masphee Town Beach parking lot, at the end of Great Oak Road, Mashpee. [phone].
Saturday, Feb. 14	Nickerson State Park, 10:00 am—12:00 pm No Restrooms on Site The 2 mile Cedar trail loop is a mix of dirt and pavement. Explore some of Nickerson’s Healthy Heart Trail and pass the Cedar Swamp. Meet at the Area 4 overflow lot: go straight on Deer Park Rd. Pass the park store and proceed 0.5 miles. Parking is on your left. [phone].
Sunday, Feb. 22	Wompatuck State Park, 9:00 am—11:00 am No Restrooms on Site Take a walk on the south side of the park; explore a 3.5 mile loop on dirt trails. Meet at the Mount Blue Gate at the end of Union Street: enter the park at the main entrance located at 204