It was clouded over but the temperature was good (mid-60s) with no rain. It was my first time visiting the Ward Reservation and I will say it's good hiking spot if you're looking for something light. There are various environments (fields, woods, marshy areas, a couple hills with views of Boston). 

There was a snafu with the directions, but five of us got together and had a great time. We socialized for an hour or so afterwards at a nearby Caffe Nero.

For anyone else who's thinking of planning a hike here I will offer two tips:

1) If you do it through Meetup (which I used for Chiltern), check that it gives directions to the proper entrance. (Meetup sent people to a little used entrance, not the main one. Luckily I'd listed the right one in the body text so everyone made it.)

2) The main entrance has parking for perhaps 20-25 cars max. There were only 2-3 spaces left. There's no street parking - signs ask you to "please visit another day" if the parking lot is full.

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