First "big" visitor of the year on our patio...

 

4-miles along the Metacomet, Phelps & Mountain Road intersection south. 

3.8-miles exploring Westfield's Honey Pot Wildlife Management Area. 

3-mile run along Main Street.

Third visit for acupuncture at Healing Ways Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.

Weekly Weigh In = 217.8

3-mile run to the bubble after work, again.

3-mile run to the bubble after work.

Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #08 for 2022...

"Time to Murder and Create", by Lawrence Block, published 1976.  Matthew Scudder II.

Cover Images

Music 2022...

Effort #04,  "Auld Lang Syne", 2022.

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup of kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

Back to Mclean to ramble through a 4.5-mile (south) route in 53:35. 

4.6-miles in 50:50 at McLean.  The ankle and achilles felt very good.

3-mile run to the bubble after work.

Second visit for acupuncture at Healing Ways Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.

Weekly Weigh In = 216.3.

3.1-mile run to the railroad overpass and back in a light rain, early morning.

The New England Trail (NET) has been known to me as the Metacomet Trail for thirty-years, and I am still trying to get used to the name change.  The NET HIKE 50 (or 100) CHALLENGE is something I've done each year since it began, and I hope to complete it again in 2022...

You read that right— the NET Hike Challenge is back for 2022!

NET HIKE 50 CHALLENGE

Over the last four years, almost 800 participants have completed the challenge, logging over 60,000 miles on the New England Trail! You heard that right, over 60,000 miles or points earned by you through hiking, volunteering, and exploring! Thank you for choosing the NET over and over again for your adventures. 

In 2018 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System with our first 50-mile challenge. In 2019, we built upon this by adding an extra 100-mile challenge to highlight the 10 year anniversary of the designation of the NET. In 2020, we encouraged participants to use the NET as their close-to-home trail amidst travel restrictions. In 2021, we saw nearly 200 people complete both the Hike 50 and Hike 100 challenges!

As life returns to a (semi) normal pace, we are excited to announce the 2022 Hike Challenge! 

Now more than ever, spending time outdoors has become a crucial part of staying mentally and physically healthy. Hike 50 or 100 miles (unique or repetitive) during the 2022 calendar year on the NET and submit your points to receive a special edition completion patch. Log your mileage over the year and once you complete your challenge, make sure to share your story with us! 

3-Mile run after work to the bubble. 

The 2022 Trustees of Reservations "Hike 125" challenge has arrived!

What is Hike Trustees?

Hike Trustees was originally conceived to celebrate our 125th anniversary in 2016. In the years since, we've watched it grow in exciting ways, and though 2020 found us adjusting to a new normal, we also welcomed new visitors seeking ways to stay mindful and connected. In response we've retooled Hike Trustees to be more flexible so that it fits in with your new routines and offers multiple ways to engage with nature and achieve your personal wellness goals.

It's healthy. It's free. It's fun. So… take a hike!

All you need to do is visit our properties and log your hiking miles on this site. Use one of the many fitness or GPS apps to track your mileage. Keep an eye on your progress on our leaderboards. And you can upload photos of your experiences on this site, too. We love to see them!

Where will #HikeTrustees take you?

Logging your miles is a rewarding way to chronicle your wellness journey, achieve personal goals, and push beyond your own expectations. Track your progress on the leaderboard with categories we hope will inspire you to propel further, and reach milestones for fun prizes.

Tier	Miles      Sites       Hikes

Mytoi Meanderer	0-5	1-2	1-2
Cormier Woods Wanderer	6-15	3-5	3-5
Pegan Hill Prospector	16-30	6-10	6-10
Tyringham Cobble Traveler	31-50	11-20	11-20
Rock House Rambler	51-100	21-35	21-35
Dunes' Edge Discoverer	101-150	36-50	36-50
Peaked Mountain Pioneer	151-250	51-70	51-100
East Over Explorer	251-350	71-90	101-200
Ames Estate Adventurer	351-500	91-115	201-300
Tully Lake Trekker	500+	116-121	301+

Reaching New Tiers

Whether you hit the trails to find solace in nature, spend time with loved ones, or reach personal wellness goals, we're thrilled to celebrate all journeys. As added incentive to get outside and get moving, prizes will be awarded when you reach a new milestone.

• Hike 25 miles, visit 25 sites, or do 25 hikes (whichever comes first), and earn a Hike Trustees bumper sticker.

• Hike 50 miles, visit 50 sites, or do 50 hikes (whichever comes first), and earn a commemorative Hike Trustees 2021 patch. Receive additional patches at 100, 250, and 500 miles

I've made an effort with this program in 2018 & 2019, but COVID knocked it out for 2020.  In 2021, I just didn't visit Trustee Sites at all....  a chance for redemption?