This summer, on the
third Saturday of each month, the Waltham Land Trust will offer a free,
guided hike along one third of the built Western Greenway Trail. Volunteers
with the Land Trust and the Friends of the Western Greenway have completed 7
miles of the proposed 20-mile circuit trail from the Mass Audubon Habitat
Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont to Gentleman’s Way in
Waltham, south of the Paine Estate and north of the intersection of Beaver and
Forest streets. Each walk will be
between 2-3 miles through woods, potentially crossing over small hills, rocks,
roots and stumps. Sturdy shoes, competent footwork, and registration are required to participate. The Land Trust will
coordinate shuttles to drive hikers back to the various starting points.
The first trek of the
series will cover the eastern-most section entirely in Belmont, before
the sun sets on the Summer Solstice. Roger Wrubel, Executive Director of
the Mass Audubon Habitat Education Center, will lead this approximately two-mile
adventure from Habitat to Beaver Brook, just west of Rock Meadow. Parking at Habitat is not available that
evening. Alternate parking near the
starting point has been arranged. Space is limited: email Sonja at swadman@walthamlandtrust.org
or call 781-893-3355 to register and receive instructions.
