Trip/Event Location: Boston, MA
Trip Leader(s): Joel02139
Max # People: 12
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and called Boston’s Emerald Necklace, the 4mile route water travels from Jamaica Pond to the Charles River.
Meet at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse’s
Driving: There’s designated parking on Perkins Street side of Jamaica Pond and other parking on Lochstead Avenue as well as side streets toward Centre, like Elliot and Burroughs. Please allow time for parking in Jamaica Plain.
Public Transportation: Both Jamaica Plain (start) and The Fenway near Kenmore Square (end) have public transportation. By bus, take the #39 get off at the Myrtle Street on Centre Street and walk (5 minutes) Myrtle to Pond Street to Jamaica Pond Boathouse. By subway, Orange Line to Green Street station and walk (15 minutes) Green Street to Centre Street to Pond Street to JP Boathouse.
"June is Bustin' Out All Over!" Our seven gay men walked along the muddy river path from Jamaica Pond to the Fens and encountered much wild life! Highlights included the scenic beauty of Wards Pond, the geese and goslings, and the Rose Pavilion with over 200 varieties of roses. We ended not at the Reeds in the Fens (the popular outdoor cruise area in the 20th century) but on Peterborough Street's restaurant row for take out, getting Greek, Thai and Indian dishes! Lots of fun and comradery and a great way to start Pride Month!!!
Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
