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Summer is a Great Time to Get Outdoors
Check out AMC activities in Western Mass. This summer we are offering several series of hikes including the AT in Mass, Hiking Along Rivers, Easy Hikes in Northampton, and the weekly Tuesday hike. You...
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Pat Fletcher Memorial Ceremony - June 3, 2017
In honor of Pat Fletcher's many years of dedicated service to the New England Trail, a memorial was placed at the newly constructed boardwalk in Southwick. A gathering was held on National Trails Day...
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Young Members (20's/30's)
AMC’s Berkshire Chapter of Western Mass invites people in their 20s & 30s as well as the young-at-heart to attend our Young Members (20s & 30s) activities.We offer hikes throughout Western...
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Sunday, August 13th. Skinner State Park 2 options: 2.3 miles or 10 miles. Brunch afterward at Esselon Café.http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/99516Sunday, August 27th....
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Dalton Celebrates Designation as an Appalachian Trail Community | Image Gallery
From left to right:1. Walkers at A.T. Kiosk in Dalton 2. Hikers, human and canine, arrive for lunch at the event 3. Ken Walto, Dalton Town Manager, (on right) checks out the new A.T. sign for...
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Noble View Outdoor Festival
More than 100 Participants Enjoy Nobel View Outdoor CenterThe Outdoor Festival at Noble View Outdoor Center on Saturday, August 26 was a resounding success. More than 130 attendees enjoyed hiking,...
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Conservation—Robert Cherdack—robertcherd@gmail.comThe Chapter Conservation Committee has been reinstituted with the following goals: 1) Supporting the club in its conservation campaigns.2) Identifying...
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Explore the North Cascades with August Camp 2018
In 2018 AMC’s August Camp returns to the breathtaking North Cascades of Washington State. Hikes will be in the North Cascades National Park, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, and Ross Lake and Lake...
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Wild Alaska Day Hiking and Touring by Land, Sea, and AirJune 24-July 3, 2018 A spectacular trip for those looking to sample Alaska with only a daypack! Due to popular demand, we are offering a second...
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Young Members Event: New England Trail Hikes and Brewery Meetup
AMC'S YOUNG MEMBERS 20s/30sSunday, May 6thChoose One of Three Hikes on the New England Trail Performance Afterwards by Ben Cosgrove 5 PM - Abandoned Building BreweryMembers and non-members welcome...
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Cheshire MA Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
On June 30th, state and local community leaders joined the Cheshire A.T. committee and representatives of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to officially celebrate the designation of Cheshire as...
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3rd Annual Outdoor Festival
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Join chapter members of all ages for a celebration of all things outdoors: guided hikes, nature walks, camping skills workshops, music throughout the day, child-friendly...
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The World is our Classroom: An Afternoon with Author Cindy Ross
Cindy’s story begins in the Rocky Mountain wilderness on a unique and extraordinary journey: two parents leading their young children 3,100 miles on the backs of llamas. This Canada-Mexico trek...
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New England Scenic Trail (NET)
The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 215-mile trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. It travels through 39 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is...
View ArticleCampsites and Shelters on the Mass AT
This is a list of campsites and shelters on the Massachusetts portion of the Appalachian Trail, listed from north to south.Sherman Brook Campsite: 1.8 miles north of Mass Avenue, North Adams3 tent...
View ArticleMass AT Management Committee
The Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee organizes Appalachian Trail supervision and maintenance within Massachusetts.If you'd like to be a part of this, get in touch with our chair...
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3rd Annual Outdoor Festival a Big Success!
The Berkshire Chapter's annual Outdoor Festival at Noble View on Saturday, September 15, was a great success, with more than 150 attending.Highlights of the event included:Guided hikes on Noble View...
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Young Members (20s/30s)
AMC’s Berkshire Chapter of Western Mass invites people in their 20s & 30s as well as the young-at-heart to attend our Young Members (20s & 30s) activities.We offer hikes throughout Western...
View ArticleGroup Hiking on the AT
When leading a group or hiking with a group, please become familiar with the guidelines for all AT hikers found on the “Hiking on the AT” page.Keep group size to 10 or under including leaders for...
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Celebrate 50 Years of the National Trail System on an NET hike with our...
On October 20th, three of our New England Trail Adopters will be leading a morning hike on Section 16 of the New England Trail in Erving State Forest. This 3.5 mile moderate loop includes beautiful...
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