All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Bathrooms and water are not available unless otherwise stated. Bringing bug spray is encouraged. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up-to-date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

Reasonable accommodations available upon advance notice. To make a request, please contact Moneesha Dasgupta at (617) 645-0358 or [email protected].

Rabbit Run Loop

Upton State Forest

Sunday, September 20, 2 – 4 p.m.

Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (bit.ly/uptnccc). This hike is ~2 miles over a rugged forest surface with mild inclines. Bathrooms available.

Chamberlain Pond Loop

Douglas State Forest 

Sunday, September 27, 2 – 4 p.m.

Meet at the Chamberlain Pond Trail parking area (bit.ly/chamberlainpond). This hike is ~4.5 miles over rocky, wet, and rugged forest surfaces with moderate inclines.

Goat Hill Loop

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

Sunday, October 4, 2 – 4 p.m. 

Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center parking area (287 Oak Street, Uxbridge). This hike is ~2 miles over rocky and rugged forest surfaces with steep inclines. Bathrooms and water available.

Grand Trunk Trail Loop 

Douglas State Forest 

Sunday, October 11, 1 – 4 p.m.

Meet at the Streeter Trail gate (bit.ly/dougstreeter). This hike is ~5 miles over rocky and compacted gravel surfaces with mild inclines.

Dean Pond Loop

Upton State Forest

Sunday, October 18, 2 – 4 p.m. 

Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (bit.ly/uptnccc). This hike is ~3.5 miles over a loose gravel surface with steep inclines. Bathrooms available.

Bad Luck Pond Loop

Douglas State Forest 

Sunday, October 25, 2 – 4 p.m.  

Meet at the Route 16 parking area (bit.ly/dougroute16). This hike is ~3.5 miles over a loose gravel surface with moderate inclines.