Join us for an afternoon run through the Middlesex Fells! The route will start at the Medford High School parking lot, going through Lawrence Woods, around South Reservoir, up to Wright's Tower, and back to the start. Expect to run ~6 miles (10 km), with some elevation gain at the end when we reach Wright's Tower. The pace will be similar to 9-10 min/mi on roads (likely 11-12 min/mi on trails).

Location

Middlesex Fells Reservation. Meet at the Medford High School parking lot, ready to run at 5:45pm. It is starting to get dark early, so headlamps are required. Expect to finish around 7pm.

Transportation Options

• Biking (downhill on the way back!)
• Public transportation
• Rideshare. There will be one car (possibly two) leaving from Davis Square (red line)

Prerequisites

Prior trail running experience is not required! This trip is fine as an introductory trail run, but you should be in good physical shape and have some hiking experience. As a rough guideline, you should:

• Be comfortable running 6 miles on flat road at a 9:00 to 10:00 min/mi pace (e.g., have done such a run in the last 3 months)
• Have done a hike with at least 1,000 ft of elevation gain in the last 6 months

If you're not sure, please email the leaders describing your recent running experience and fitness routine so we can make sure this is the right trip for you.

If you're interested in joining after the signup period closes, please email the leaders so we can make sure we're set on logistics.

What to Bring

• Your phone
• What you’ve worn in the past for running in similar conditions
• Water (can be left in car)
• Headlamp (mandatory)