Trail Updates

Trails may change throughout the season. The latest updates will be listed here.

General Trail Updates

Please be aware that there may be fallen trees and branches on any of the quests due to hurricane Irene. Some paths may be blocked and some clues may be inaccessible. Enjoy the quests, just look out for trail damage. Let us know if you find paths or clues blocked or missing.

Poke Along Ponkapoag Pond Quest - missing clue sign

On Pg 49 of 2011 South Shore Quests Book, second column, last complete paragraph, which begins:

"As you walk toward the pond, notice the tree with a sign..." This sign containing 4 clues has been
taken down. The letters for the "missing clues" are: Clue 20 = U; Clue 22; = D; Clues 21 & 15 = L

New Englabnd Wildlife Center Quest - update

When you have collected Clues #13 and #4 at the trailhead sign, you will have all the clues necessary to locate the box. However, because of the rainy weather last month, the trail is overgrown with vegetation and is rather buggy. So weʼll skip the nature trail for the rest of the summer. Donʼt worry, you will still find the box and be able to stamp your Quest booklet. Go to the lower parking lot and stand with your back to the Center building. Go to the far left corner of the parking lot and follow the path through the long grass. You will soon see the object described in the Clues. Look under the near right hand corner. Youʼll have to reach pretty far, as we did not want the box location to be too obvious.

Spring trails can be extra fun with water running high from the winter snow. Watch for streams that might be dry in other seasons, and look for vernal pools in the spring.