The Middlesex Fells reservation is easily accessible by public transportation and ride-sharing apps! If you are new to Winter School and want to participate in some winter hiking (while being able to sleep in and rely on public transportation), this hike is for you!

We'll meet near the Oak Grove MBTA station on Monday, January 15 at 8:00 a.m. and start hiking toward Brazil Street before completing the Rock Circuit Trail. We plan to be out until about 1:00 p.m. at the latest and to cover about 5.5 to 6 miles of total distance with negligible elevation gain.

Conditions

The forecast calls for a sunny long weekend with temperatures around 25 to 30 degrees (f). This is a good opportunity to practice layering, carrying (slightly) heavier packs, and other skills you will pick up in the lecture!

Is this trip for you?

Have you ever survived a cold day in Boston? Have you been paying attention to the Winter School lectures? Have you ever successfully walked around in the woods before? If you answered yes to all three questions, then you're qualified to join us on this trip! if you have any concerns, feel free to contact the trip leaders.

If you want to try new gear, techniques, skills, or equipment, a trip like this is the perfect time! Just be sure to mention it in the pre-trip meeting so you don't show up with a 100% cotton outfit you've been dying to try out in the snow.

What to bring

Bring a daypack or backpack, food and water, favorite snacks, appropriate clothing, and good hiking shoes! The trip leaders will distribute our (small amount of) required group gear at the trailhead. No cotton allowed!

Logistics

There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting at 6:00pm on Thursday (right before the lecture) to review gear and logistics. We'll send details by email after the lottery runs.