Howdy! We’ll be going on a hike through the beautiful and conveniently close-by Middlesex Fells this weekend! We’ll be hiking the full length of the Skyline Trail, a loop that runs North-South through the western half of the Fells. The trail has lots of nice views, including two lookout towers at its northern and southern points that we’ll be sure to stop at. Weather should be slightly cloudy, with temperatures in the sixties.

Exact times are subject to change, but we’ll tentatively be leaving MIT campus at around 10:30 AM on Sunday morning, and arrive at the Bellevue Pond parking area by 11. We expect the hike itself to take around 3-5 hours, and to get back to MIT by mid-to-late-afternoon. According to AllTrails, this hike will be 7.7 miles long, with 941 feet of elevation gain. This hike is recommended for participants who do moderate exercise at least once or twice per week, and who are comfortable walking on rocky/uneven trails. (If you’re unsure whether you this trip is right for you, feel free to reach out and ask!)

New MITOC members are encouraged to sign up! (Although old crusty folks are welcome too. ❤️) There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting Thursday evening over Zoom.

Recommended Gear:

• Hiking boots/trail runners/sneakers (not rentable)
• Clothes you like to be active in. Ideally synthetic or wool fabric instead of cotton.
• Sweater or jacket
• Enough food and water to keep you happy for a few hours
• Whistle (available for purchase)
• Compass (available for purchase)
• Headlamp (available for purchase)
• Backpack for carrying your gear!

Certain items can be purchased or rented at the MITOC office during office hours. These are typically TR 6-7 PM and F 12-1 PM, but for up-to-date times you can check the calendar.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions!