Add dimensions to your walking or jogging - do you like the idea of hiking
but don't want to go alone? Hiking is fantastic exercise as well as a great time to get some fresh air and explore new places. This class moves at a good pace - we'll be looking for hills!
We will meet at various local locations every week (a list will be distributed).
First meeting location: F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, 45 Mill St, Foxborough, MA 02035.
F. Gilbert Hills, State Forest: 45 Mill St., Foxboro 02035 / From Norfolk center follow Rte. 115 south toward Foxboro. Stay on rte. 115 (crossing over route 1A at light) and turn left onto Pine Street. At lights turn right onto Route 1. Follow Route one for 1½ miles then turn left at lights on to Thurston Street. Follow Thurston for 1½ miles and turn left on to Mill Street (on left 2/10 of a mile after passing Normandy Farms). Follow Mill for 7/10 of a mile and park on the right at the Chapel Meeting House.
Note: If conditions are icy “ice cleats” on shoes are strongly recommended. (They are available to purchase at several locations including “Bass Pro. Shop”, “L.L. Bean”, and “Walmart”).
TIME: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
FALL SESSION 1: Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17
–OR– Saturdays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19
FALL SESSION 2: Thursdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, (no hike on Nov 28th) Dec. 5, 12
-OR - Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, (no hike 11/30) Dec. 7, 1
Fee: $32 (6 weeks, once a week)
Note: canceled only for very inclement weather; make-ups after 2nd cancellation.
The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel programs which do not support themselves. If a class must be cancelled due to weather, instructor illness, facility issues, etc., the Department will make every effort to contact participants. No classes are held when the Foxboro Public Schools have been cancelled due to weather conditions. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified
regarding a make up class.
Refund Policy
The Recreation Department has a NO REFUND policy unless the program is cancelled or there are
special circumstances. In most cases, credits are given and do not expire.