HIKING INFO

The Friends of Adams Farm is a group of area residents dedicated to the preservation of Adams Farm. The Adams Farm property includes approximately 365 acres of town-owned land, additional acreage held in adjacent land conservation trusts, and land owned by the New England Forestry Foundation and the Norfolk County Agricultural School, for a total of over 700 acres open to the public for low-impact recreation.

By maintaining the farm in its natural state, the Friends of Adams Farm hope to foster a greater appreciation of the outdoors among local residents and impress upon them the importance of protecting the open spaces we have left for future generations.

Full Moon Cross Country Skiing
Two evening cross country ski outings are scheduled at Adams Farm this winter, timed to coincide with the full moon so we can ski by the light of the moon.  If the snow and the weather cooperate, we’ll meet at the barn and go out from 7pm to 9pm on the evening of Sunday, January 8, and again on the evening of Saturday, February 4.  Snowshoers are welcome to join us, as we go at a pretty slow pace.

We’ll ski along the main Blue Trail to the big field, approximately ¾ of a mile, which should take about 45 minutes.  Once there, we’ll take a break for snacks and water.  Full Moon Skiers can participate in Celestial Trivia, with new questions for 2012!  We’ll even have prizes for the winners!  Then we’ll ski around the perimeter of the big field and follow the Blue Trail through the woods back to the barn.  The return trip is about 1 mile and will take about an hour. 

Be sure to bring along a snack and a water bottle, and dress appropriately.  The best way to dress for cross country skiing is to dress like you’re going for a cold weather jog, not like you’re going downhill skiing.  Do wear layers, but don’t wear a heavy jacket and don’t wear cotton next to your skin!  Instead, wear a synthetic T-shirt (long- or short-sleeve) that will wick the perspiration away from your skin.  If your skin gets wet in the winter, it’s not only uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous. 

To register, please contact the Walpole Recreation Department at 508-660-7353.  Gary Riggott will be leading these outings, so you can also contact him at 4riggott@comcast.net or 508-668-6273.