HIKE REPORT
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, Hike from Wellesley to Newton Lower Falls and Back
Ride leader: Susan Sabin
6.6 miles, 10:00 am start from Wellesley, MA
Hikers (11): Susan, Barbara Jacobs, Bill Widnall, Don Mannes, Frank Aronson, Jim Whinfield, Judy Perrin, Lynne O’Riorden, Marie Keutmann, Melissa Norton, and Zach Woods.
As we gathered, the wise-cracks flew: “six and a half miles in three hours - wow, I could walk faster,” etc. It seemed that everyone enjoyed the variety that this hike offered: woods, town, golf course, and hidden paths, with a bit of history sprinkled in by both Susan and Zach.
We followed the Charles all the way, as it bent and meandered through Lower Falls and onward. It was a cold start, with wind coming off Longfellow Pond, but the day warmed enough for us to have a picnic lunch at about the 5-mile mark. From there we dipped back into the woods, out again to cross over Rte 9, and, finally, in again to weave our way back to our cars. Thanks to the easy-going and compatible walkers and to Melissa, Lynne, Jim, and Marie, who, without being asked, took turns as sweeps.
Report by Susan Sabin.
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