Late Fall Queer Walk In The Woods - Eastern Massachusetts
December 7, 2025 — 10:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Rain date: December 14, 2025
Last day to register: December 5, 2025
Join TVOP Boston to be in queer community and stay warm together outdoors!
We will practice being outside in colder weather together and appreciating the beauty of the changing seasons. Come hear the crunch of leaves under your feet, marvel at big rocks, appreciate evergreens, see a view of Boston and the harbor, and hug trees as they begin to hibernate (optional but encouraged).
We will take a walk in the woods north of Boston and stop to appreciate different spots along the way. This hike includes rolling hills and flat areas with gentle to moderate inclines. There will be a few short, rocky steeper uphills. We will take these hills very slowly with many breaks! We hike to spend time together and do not rush people.
Participants should be aware that loose leaves and acorns in the fall may cause the footing to be more slippery than normal. There are no bathrooms at this trailhead.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
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GENERAL INFO
Location: Lynn, MA area (Naumkeag, Pawtucket, and Mass-adchu-es-et lands)
Parking: Free parking at the event site, with somewhat limited spots, so carpooling is encouraged. There are no bathrooms.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: December 7, 2025
Hike: 4 miles, 400ft elevation gain
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, snacks, warm layers. We recommend wearing warm pant layers, thick socks, sneakers or comfortable shoes / hiking boots, and warm upper layers made of synthetics, wool, fleece, and a jacket. Gloves, hats, or scarves recommended as well!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.