The AMC Western Massachusetts Chapter
The AMC Western Massachusetts Chapter carries out the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club in the Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties of Massachusetts
The Western Massachusetts Chapter »
The Appalachian Mountain Club
The Appalachian Mountain Club is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors
The Appalachian Mountain Club »
What We Do
We provide guided experiences and resources to help you get the most out of your outdoor journey, while protecting the mountains, forests, waters, and trails in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions
What We Do »
Recreation
Nurturing passion for the outdoors through recreational experiences
Protection
Safeguarding critical landscapes and supporting sustainable land use
Engagement
Embracing a welcoming environment and expanding opportunities for all
Find Your Destination »
Spring has sprung! Enjoy the warmer weather at one of our destinations from Maine to New Jersey!
Adventure With Us »
Wildlife Transect - Tyringham Main Rd Area »
[23‑Apr‑2024] Our transect will take us to the Appalachian Trail lands in Tyringham, north of Main Rd. This will be our second look in the area so it will be interesting to see what's different.
Western MA Activity Committees »
AMC offers over 8,000 adventures annually, from local chapter activities to major excursions worldwide, for every ability level and outdoor interest. Our Western MA activity committees plan and lead nearly 300 of these activities every year. Join us for hiking, biking, paddling, mountaineering and many other outdoor activities, or volunteer to help maintain trails and corridors!
News & Events
Rounds Rock Loop »
[23‑Apr‑2024] Join us for a guided hike at Mt. Greylock on May 4! We'll walk through a variety of ecosystems, pass by a 70-year old airplane crash site, and watch for beavers. There are nice views at Rounds Rock where we'll have lunch.
August Camp 2024: Central Cascades »
Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes of the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests, as well as the pristine Three Sisters and Mount Jefferson Wilderness Areas. There
are miles of trails that offer some of the best views in all of Oregon – including Cascade peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine meadows, summertime wildflowers, lava fields, mountain
lakes, and other natural wonders.
New! River Cleanup Initiative »
In recent years, the Western MA Chapter's Conservation Committee has collaborated with the Westfield River Watershed Association in their twice-yearly waterfront cleanup events. Since 2020, we have removed over two tons of material from the area of the West Springfield levee in West Springfield, MA.
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Hiking Chair Wanted!
The volunteer role of the Hiking Chair is to support leaders in offering a variety of hikes to AMC members and other participants, with a safe, fun, inclusive, and welcoming approach. This includes assisting leaders with hike planning and scheduling; encouraging and assisting interested hikers in becoming trained leaders; learning and sharing related AMC and Chapter policies; attending monthly Executive Commitee meetings; creating basic activity reports and submitting the committee's annual budget; and collaborating with fellow committee members to reach goals.Curious? Drop us a line at info@amc-wma.org for more information or to share your interest. We look forward to welcoming you! Learn why we do what we do, and gain the satisfaction of facilitating outdoor discovery and exploration!Committee Highlights
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