Concord Center to Fairyland Pond

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.