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SENIOR WALKING GROUP
In response to the overwhelming desire to enjoy the wonderful trail systems that Concord has to offer, the Division of Natural Resources and the Council on Aging have developed a walking group for seniors.
Walks will generally be no longer than two miles, lasting about 1 hour. You are always welcome to walk as long as you would like. Town of Concord Conservation Lands are open from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Below is a schedule of walks with links to trail maps to assist you on your journey.
Walks are scheduled for 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and 10:00 am on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
2013 Schedule of Walks |
Date |
Location |
Meeting Place |
Map |
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 |
Annursnac Conservation Land |
Entrance located after 567 Strawberry Hill Road Parking Limited |
Annursnac Conservation Land.pdf |
Friday, June 7, 2013 |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill in Walden Woods |
Town Forest Parking Lot 55A Walden Street |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill.pdf
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill Brochure.pdf |
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - East Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
Friday, June 14, 2013 |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot - Off Monsen Road |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge0.pdf |
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble |
Starting at Heywood Meadow (150 Lexington Road) |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble0.pdf |
Friday, June 21, 2013 |
Old North Bridge - Minuteman National Park |
The Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square |
Old North Bridge from Colonial Inn.pdf |
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
Old Rifle Range |
Old Rifle Range Parking Lot 66B Old Marlboro Road |
Old Rifle Range.pdf |
Friday, June 28, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - West Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
Wednesday July 3, 2013 |
Punkatasset Conservation Land
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Parking Spaces available along Monument Street (in front of 851 Monument St) Parking Limited |
Punkatasset Conservation Land.pdf |
Friday July 5, 2013 |
Annursnac Conservation Land |
Entrance located after 567 Strawberry Hill Road Parking Limited |
Annursnac Conservation Land.pdf |
Wednesday July 10, 2013 |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill in Walden Woods |
Town Forest Parking Lot 55A Walden Street |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill.pdf
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill Brochure.pdf |
Friday July 12, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - East Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
Wednesday July 17, 2013 |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot - Off Monsen Road |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge0.pdf |
Friday July 19, 2013 |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble |
Starting at Heywood Meadow (150 Lexington Road) |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble0.pdf |
Wednesday July 24, 2013 |
Old North Bridge - Minuteman National Park |
The Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square |
Old North Bridge from Colonial Inn.pdf |
Friday July 26, 2013 |
Old Rifle Range |
Old Rifle Range Parking Lot 66B Old Marlboro Road |
Old Rifle Range.pdf |
Wednesday July 31, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - West Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
Friday August 2, 2013 |
Punkatasset Conservation Land
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Parking Spaces available along Monument Street (in front of 851 Monument St) Parking Limited |
Punkatasset Conservation Land.pdf |
Wednesday August 7, 2013 |
Annursnac Conservation Land |
Entrance located after 567 Strawberry Hill Road Parking Limited |
Annursnac Conservation Land.pdf |
Friday August 9, 2013 |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill in Walden Woods |
Town Forest Parking Lot 55A Walden Street |
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill.pdf
Thoreau's Path on Brister's Hill Brochure.pdf |
Wednesday August 14, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - East Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
Friday August 16, 2013 |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot - Off Monsen Road |
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge0.pdf |
Wednesday August 21, 2013 |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble |
Starting at Heywood Meadow (150 Lexington Road) |
Emerson-Thoreau Amble0.pdf |
Friday August 23, 2013 |
Old North Bridge - Minuteman National Park |
The Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square |
Old North Bridge from Colonial Inn.pdf |
Wednesday August 28, 2013 |
Old Rifle Range |
Old Rifle Range Parking Lot 66B Old Marlboro Road |
Old Rifle Range.pdf |
Friday August 30, 2013 |
Battle Road Trail - West Minuteman National Park |
Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot |
Battle Road Trail.pdf |
What to Bring: Water, Bug Repellent, Camera, Binoculars, Field Guides, and a friend
Reduce Your Risk of Tick Encounters! |
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- Keep to the middle of hiking trail (Ticks thrive in shady humid areas with leaf litter and low brush).
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- Check yourself for ticks numerous times during your walk.
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- Chemically-treated clothing (permethrin) and use of Deet on skin can limit your exposure.
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- Prompt removal of an embedded tick will greatly reduce the chances of the tick transmitting disease. Use a pair of pointed tweezers or tick removal tool.
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Carpooling is always encouraged.
All litter, cans, refuse, bottles, and trash shall be removed from the Conservation Lands by the user unless placed in an official trash receptacle.
Dogs shall be kept under owners’ control at all times. It shall be the duty of each person who owns, possesses, or controls a dog to remove and dispose of any feces left by his or her dog on any Town Conservation Land. Dogs are not allowed at the Great Meadow Wildlife Refuge.
The next planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 2013 at 10:00 PM at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center to review the Summer walks and plan future outings. All interested parties are welcome.
There is no need to sign up for individual walks -- just show up, rain or shine. The Senior Walking Group is a self-governing group. Please feel free to communicate with each other via email. In order to add your name to the email list to keep informed of future walks and plans, please call the COA at 978-318-3020.
 See you on the trails!!
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