For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for approximately 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours!

Over 300 acres of Boxford State Forest burned in a forest fire in November. Come spend the afternoon exploring the extent of the burned area, as well as the non-burned areas to the east.

Participants should come prepared for an extended-length hike of approximately 4 hours. Microspikes, Yaktrax or other traction aids recommended unless we have a complete thaw or enough snow to use snow shoes.

Join us to check out the lesser-explored trails in the wilderness where North Andover, Middleton, and Boxford meet. We’ll begin our hike on Middleton’s “Lost 50” trail, and then continue along the ancient roads and cart paths of Boxford State Forest.

We'll meet at the Lost 50 trailhead on North Liberty St in Middleton. This spot can be tricky to locate. For GPS, navigate to 200 Liberty St in North Andover (the corner of Liberty St and Watkins Way) and look for a North Liberty St sign. Continue down North Liberty St, (a dirt road), until you see the trail head on your left.

The event is free and family friendly. Heavy rain cancels.

Come spend the afternoon exploring Boxford State Forest. For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for approximately 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours! See how beautiful the forest really is as you follow portions of the Bay Circuit Trail across the Boxford border, explore a large red pine plantation nicknamed of the "Enchanted Forest", observe a beaver lodge & its inhabitants' recent activity, and more.

Participants should come prepared for an extended-length hike of approximately 4 hours. Microspikes, Yaktrax or other traction aids recommended unless we have a complete thaw or enough snow to use snow shoes.

Come spend the afternoon exploring Boxford State Forest. For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for approximately 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours! See how beautiful the forest really is as you follow portions of the Bay Circuit Trail across the Boxford border, explore a large red pine plantation nicknamed of the "Enchanted Forest", observe a beaver lodge & its inhabitants' recent activity, and more.

Participants should come prepared for an extended-length hike of approximately 4 hours. Microspikes, Yaktrax or other traction aids recommended unless we have a complete thaw or enough snow to use snow shoes.

In 1968, the Defense Department selected North Andover for the nation's first Sentinel Anti-Ballistic Missile base. Come explore Boxford State Forest with FONAT while learning the fascinating history of this unique corner of North Andover, what's left behind, and what could have been.

Our walks are free and family friendly, and will take about two hours. Heavy rain cancels. Dogs must be leashed.

We will meet at the state forest parking area at the end of Sharpner’s Pond Road in North Andover.

Come spend the afternoon exploring Boxford State Forest. For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for approximately 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours! See how beautiful the forest really is as you follow portions of the Bay Circuit Trail across the Boxford border, explore a large red pine plantation nicknamed of the "Enchanted Forest", observe a beaver lodge & its inhabitants' recent activity, and more.

Participants should come prepared for an extended-length hike of approximately 4 hours. Microspikes, Yaktrax or other traction aids recommended unless we have a complete thaw or enough snow to use snow shoes.

In 1968, the Defense Department selected North Andover for the nation's first Sentinel Anti-Ballistic Missile base. Come explore Boxford State Forest with FONAT while learning the fascinating history of this unique corner of North Andover, what's left behind, and what could have been.

Our walks are free and family friendly, and will take about two hours. Heavy rain cancels. Dogs must be leashed.

We will meet at the state forest parking area at the end of Sharpner’s Pond Road in North Andover.

Come spend the afternoon exploring Boxford State Forest. For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for approximately 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours! See how beautiful the forest really is as you follow portions of the Bay Circuit Trail across the Boxford border, explore a large red pine plantation nicknamed of the "Enchanted Forest", observe a beaver lodge & its inhabitants' recent activity, and more (including a possible off-trail adventure to the granite "tri-town stone" marking the intersection of North Andover, Boxford, & Middleton - if conditions allow it).

Participants should come prepared for an extended-length hike of approximately 4 hours. Microspikes, Yaktrax or other traction aids recommended unless we have a complete thaw or enough snow to use snow shoes.

Join FONAT and Essex County Greenbelt for a hike in Boxford State Forest, where you'll learn how to use a map and compass to navigate. AMC and FONAT member Liz Armstrong will share her map-reading expertise. Please RSVP for this event on the Greenbelt website.

Come spend the entire afternoon exploring Boxford State Forest. For this hike, we're trying something a bit different— we'll hike for 4 hours instead of the usual 2 hours! See how beautiful the forest really is as you follow the Bay Circuit Trail across the Boxford border, through a large red pine plantation nicknamed of the "Enchanted Forest", over Bald Hill, to Crooked Pond and more.