HIKE REPORT
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, Wayland - Hike Mainstone Farm and Hamlen Woods
Hike Leader: Betty Salzberg
4.3 miles, 10:00 am start from Wayland, MA
Hikers (15): Betty, Ann Northup, Don Mannes, Everett Briggs, Janet Miller, Jeff Wallen, Julie Dodd, Kristina Leclaire, Marie Keutmann, Molly Schaeffer, Peggy Gelin, Sharon Ellis, Susan Broome, Susan Sabin, and William Feiring.
It was a breezy day and there was more snow than expected on the trails. Other people had hiked there previously and there were a lot of footprints, but still a lot of snow. Some WWs used micro spikes and others wished they had. However, there was only one fall and no injuries. This is a hilly area and everyone got a lot of exercise.
The woods were lovely and the trail markers easy to follow. We saw the pretty pond near the Wayland Town Water Tower, but no one spied the tower itself. Next to one of the trails was an abandoned shack, with broken furniture, which we investigated.
After about two and a half hours of hiking, only Marie wanted to climb Turkey Hill. Eight hikers decided to eat lunch at Mel’s, where we were all seated at one table. Betty had a Belgian Waffle with whipped cream, fruit, and maple syrup. Everyone else ate very healthy lunches of soups, salads, and half-sandwiches.
A trail map and information about the area where we hiked may be found at: https://na01.safelinks.
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