Trail Blazing Mom x Hiking Adventures: Houghton’s Pond Walk

Hi Friends,

We’re excited to bring our communities together for a special walk at Houghton’s Pond in Milton!

About the collaboration

Hiking Adventures is a Randolph-based community hiking group founded in 2022 with a mission to encourage people to get outdoors, explore local trails, and connect through nature.

Trail Blazing Mom is a free community walking initiative founded by Marsha G. Harrison, MPH, who has a background in public health. Marsha organizes gentle, family-friendly walks and helps families discover stroller-friendly outdoor spaces. The walks are designed with postpartum moms in mind but are open to everyone.

For this outing, Marsha will co-lead the walk with the Hiking Adventures team, helping families enjoy the outdoors at a comfortable pace.

What to expect

We’ll begin together on the Green Loop, which includes a stroller-friendly section. After completing that portion, Marsha will lead the stroller-friendly group, while the rest of the Hiking Adventures group continues on a longer trail.

Whether you’re bringing a stroller, walking with your family, or looking for a longer hike, there’s a place for you!

Walk Details

• Date: Saturday, [DATE]

• Location: Houghton’s Pond, Milton, MA

• Meet: 9:25 AM

• Start: 9:45 AM

• Cost: Free

What to bring

• Water and snacks

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Bug spray and sunscreen

This walk is free and open to everyone. No hiking experience is needed. Children are welcome but must stay with a parent or guardian.

Join us!

Have questions about the walk or the stroller-friendly option? Feel free to reach out to Marsha at Trail Blazing Mom.

We look forward to getting outside and exploring together!

Hiking Adventures Leaders: Kim, Ania & Christine

In collaboration with Trail Blazing Mom

By signing up for the hike you agree to the waiver below.

Release and Assumption of Risk: I would like to participate in the hike (the “Hike”) organized by the Friends of the Blue Hills (“Friends”). I am aware that participation in a Friends’ Hike involves risk, including, but not limited to, the hazards of walking on rocky terrain, possible interaction with wildlife and physical exertion. I hereby state that I am physically capable of participating in the Hike. I also agree to comply with all DCR rules and regulations. Therefore, notwithstanding the risks of participating in the Hike set forth and as described above, and in consideration of the Friends: 1) I AGREE TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIKE; AND 2) I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE FRIENDS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASEES”), AND EACH OF THE RELEASEES, FROM AND AGAINST AND IN REGARD TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, LOSSES, COSTS, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS’ FEES), AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION, WHICH I SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I agree that this release and Assumption of Risk shall be (a) binding upon me and my heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, and (b) deemed a contract made under seal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of said Commonwealth without regard to its principles of conflict of laws. Photo release: I hereby grant permission to Friends of the Blue Hills to use photographs and/or video taken of me and any minor participant(s) who will accompany me at this event in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Friends of the Blue Hills.