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Wellesley Trails Committee leading May 18 guided walk of Waban Arches & Guernsey Sanctuary

May 12, 2024 by admin

For Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, join the Wellesley Trails Committee for a free guided walk along the Charles River to the historic Waban Arches built in 1876 for the Sudbury Aqueduct and view the Charles River from the top of the 50-foot arches. The walk takes place on May 18 from 9-10am, covering just over 2 miles.

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Also walk the Guernsey Sanctuary to Sabrina Lake, the 1870’s site of an amusement park.

Meet at the Guernsey parking area.  Directions:  Take Dover Road from Washington Street and follow for 0.7 mile. Turn right onto Livingston Road, which becomes Winding River Road, and follow for 0.9 mile.   Small parking area is on your left at the trail map house. For other cars, please park on the opposite side of Winding River Road from the parking area.

Walks take about an hour. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Walks and events take place unless it pours rain or there are high winds.


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  1. Nancye Connor says

    May 15, 2024 at 10:08 pm

    What time is the Trails Committee Guided tour on Saturday?

    • Bob Brown says

      May 16, 2024 at 9:12 am

      Hi Nancye, thanks for catching that….9am on May 18, Bob

     

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