The Papa Joe Anthony hiking society goes out every weekend from Nov thru March. Unfortunately, they hike in central and southern Mass and start around 8:30 am. That's usually too much travel for RI people. If you do want to join a hiking group, please contact me. You will go on a weekly e-mail address notice list. Papa Joe is a welcoming group and they do not have high expectations. They walk about 4-5 miles per trip often thru snow and ice. Thanks, Bill