Walk from Concord Center south through the Concord (Hapgood Wright) Town Forest which is immediately north of Walden Pond. Much of the route follows a popular walk that Emerson and Thoreau would "amble" together in the 1840s. Thoreau as tutor of Emerson's children referred to the hollow below Brister's Hill as "Fairyland". A dam later created a pond there which was named Fairyland Pond.
Mostly easy trails with a couple of hills - Less than 4 miles round trip.
Park at the municipal lot nearest 139 Keyes Road.
After the walk, with sufficient interest we'll stop in, nearby, for a snack and warm drink.
Group rules:
- You must be signed up to attend the event.
- Only sign up for events if you intend to show up.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothes for the weather.
- Bring water.
- You assume all risks when participating. Group leaders are volunteers and are not liable for any harm or injury to you or others.
- We will take off about 10 minutes past the starting time.
- If you sign up for an event but will not be attending, please change your response.
- Check Meetup for cancellations and changes in meeting times and locations before each event.
- Stay on the right side of the trails.
- Be kind to each other.
