Date......Sept. 4,1999
Hikers....Mike & Jim (Bones)
Location..Middelsex Fells
Distance..5.2 miles
Duration..2.5 hours
Temp......80°F
Map Below..NO

The 1st hike!   Started from the Long Pond Area, followed Molly Spring Rd. to the Orange Trail heading North.   Continued on this trail for approx. 1.6 miles around the North Reservoir.   At Dike Rd., cut over to the White (Skyline) Trail heading SE. 200' down this turned N on Bear Hill Trail to summit(elev. 317'). At top is Bear Hill Tower providing excellent view of Boston and surrounding communities.

After a 25 minute break for food and rest, decended along Bear Hill Trail to White Trail again heading S.   Approx. 700' switched over to Orange Trail again still heading S.   Crossed through Sheepfold recreation area and an old 1950's Soap Box Derby Track.
Continued along Orange Trail to Fire Road running between the Middle and South Reservoir, back onto Molly Spring Road to parking area.

Wow, the 1st hike is done and we both feel great, altough not in as good shape as we thought.   Jim turned an ankle and I had hot spots on my right foot, learned a couple of things for next time.