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Hidden Sunderland - Quiet Cycling
See the rural aspects of Sunderland and enjoy some very quiet roads. There will be a couple of challenging, but short climbs. We ride counter-clockwise in this loop through Montague Center, Turners Falls and Old Deerfield. The ride will be at a pleasant pace as we continue to work our way to the end of the 2024 cycling season. We will keep the group together riding at a moderate 12-13 mph average regrouping/stopping for a snack along the way.Tuesday Hike - Appalachian Trail
This is an end-to-end 8-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Webster Road in Tyringham to Route 20/Lee. The hike begins with several small ups and downs over rocks and roots on a narrow path thru hardwood forests. Footing improves after the first few miles. The group will hike the spur trail to Upper Goose Pond Cabin where we will eat lunch. We will then ascend and descend to the AT crossing over the Mass Turnpike. We will finish at the Jacobs Ladder Trailhead on Rt. 20.Wednesday Night Climbing - CRG Hadley
Join the Western MA Mountaineers for an evening climbing at Central Rock Hadley. It should be a fun evening of socializing and pulling on the amazing routes set by the local CRG team. There is no fee from our committee but CRG does charge either a monthly membership fee or day pass fee.Normalizing Diversity in the Outdoors with Marian May Perez
Have you ever been in a room full of people and realized you're the only person who isn't the same as everyone else? What about doing something you love or are passionate about and having someone or groups of people praise you for being one of the only "ones" doing it? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you might relate to what Marian May Perez has to say about their experience as an adult, understanding that the outdoors lacks diversity. If you answered no, you might be interested in listening to what May has to say about normalizing diversity in the outdoors. Join Marian May Perez, who has spent their career in the outdoor industry finding purpose in community and advocacy.WMA Annual Meeting Celebration
Join the Western MA Chapter Annual Meeting Bash as we celebrate our chapter and its leaders on Friday evening October 25 from 5-9 PM at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. Our guest speaker will be Karen Foster, Executive Director of All Out Adventures in Northampton.Holyoke’s Historic Canals & Dam Tour
Location: Holyoke Heritage State Park, MA
Date: 25‑Oct‑2024
Activity: walking
Difficulty: [3] easy »
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Join the DCR interpreter for a 2-hour walk along Holyoke's canal system. We explore history, engineering prowess, mill operation and the power of water as we walk along parts of the first and second level canals of this fascinating planned industrial city.Date: 25‑Oct‑2024
Activity: walking
Difficulty: [3] easy »
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Wildlife Transect at Lands North & South of Rt 23
Our transect this time will take us to Appalachian Trail lands we've not explored before off Rt 23. We'll spend about half the time in the Trail lands north of Rt 23 and the other half in the Trail lands south of Rt 23. We'll be out all day so dress for the season and weather. Bring lunch, snacks, water to drink. No experience necessary, pace is slow, mostly off trail. Bad weather cancels.20s/30s Interchapter Hike at Red Apple Farm
Join the Worcester and Western MA 20s & 30s for a fall hike at Red Apple Farm! This hike will be of easy to moderate difficulty. We will hike 4-6 miles at a moderate pace with minimal elevation gain. Along the way, we will enjoy local farming history and the remaining foliage. We will end the hike with an optional stop at Red Apple Farm (where we will be parked and from where the trails originate), a fourth-generation family farm with their own apples, pumpkins, and more as well as hard and regular cider, BBQ, and ice cream. Enjoy the best of fall in New England all in one place!A.T. Boundary Maintenance - Egremont
Come explore the backstage of the Appalachian Trail in Egremont, MA. We'll be maintaining the critical boundary lines of the protected land corridor that surrounds the A.T. This off-trail work moves at a slow pace over varied terrain. We'll be clipping brush and painting blazes along the boundary line.Fall Foliage at High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
Hike is 6 miles and includes several overlooks, including Beaver Pond and the Shelburne Tower at the summit of Massaemett Mountain. Shelburne Tower features a tall narrow staircase for which headlamps are needed during the day since not all areas get sufficient light from windows. The top offers far views of the northern CT River Valley.A.T. Boundary Maintenance - Sheffield
Location: Shay's Rebellion Monument, MA
Date: 27‑Oct‑2024
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: NA
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Come explore the backstage of the Appalachian Trail in Sheffield. We'll be maintaining the critical boundary lines of the protected land corridor that surrounds the A.T. This off-trail work moves at a slow pace over varied terrain. We'll be clipping brush and painting blazes along the boundary line.Date: 27‑Oct‑2024
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: NA
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