Walk along the historic canal, which was once used for trade in the 1800s

Sunday, November 19

Hike to Lookout Rock, 2 -4p.m.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

Meet at the parking area by Rice City Pond on Hartford Avenue East.

Follow King Philip’s Trail through forest and wetlands before ascending to Lookout Rock to enjoy scenic views of the Blackstone River. 2.75 miles over moderate terrain.

Sunday, November 26

Eagle Bridge and TNT Trail Loop, 2-4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest

Meet at the Route 16 parking area and follow the Schmidt Trail south.

Head back north through the Cedar Swamp along Eagle Bridge Trail before taking the TNT Trail back to the trailhead. 2 miles over moderate

terrain.

Sunday, December 3

Mammoth Rock Trail Hike, 2-4 p.m.

Upton State Forest

Meet at the trailhead parking area and start on CCC Way before heading orth on the Swamp Trail. Then follow Southboro Road to Mammoth ock Trail and then take Loop Road back to the trailhead. ~1.5 miles over moderate terrain.

Sunday, December 10

Hike to Little Purgatory, 2-3 p.m.

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

Meet at the Visitor Center and head south on Charley’s Loop until you reach Little Purgatory, a miniature version of the park’s iconic chasm.

Then continue on Charley’s Loop back to the VC. ~1.25 miles over moderate terrain.

Sunday, December 17

Tri-State Marker Hike, 1-4 p.m.

Douglas State Forest

Meet at the parking area by the Wallum Lake Boat Launch and head west on the Coffeehouse Trail to the Mid State Trail. When the Mid

State turns south, stay straight on the SNETT trail and follow it to the Tri State Trail and then on to where three states meet!