Appalachian Trail Management Committee
The AMC Western MA Appalachian Trail Management Committee (A.T. Committee) is responsible for the maintenance, management, and protection of that portion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) located in Massachusetts. This section of the A.T. encompasses nearly 90 miles of trail. The A.T. Committee coordinates the extensive volunteer effort that keeps the trail open, overnight sites maintained, and the trail lands and natural resources protected. The Committee works in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the National Park Service. Each year from April to September, we organize regular work parties for maintenance and improvement of the footbed, trail shelters, signs, and so on. Projects vary in complexity, but all include activities for both first timers and seasoned maintainers. Contact a project leader or look in AMC's Outdoor Connector to join in the fun. No experience is necessary to participate! We also have some open positions for regular trail maintainers, corridor monitors, and natural resource volunteers. Our committee meets regularly at the Mt. Greylock Visitors Center in Lanesboro, MA.Donations
Donations are gratefully accepted! Please send your check made out to "AMC" with a note designating the gift is for the Western MA A.T. Committee. Checks can be mailed to: Appalachian Mountain ClubAttn: Rachel Sensenig
10 City Square, Suite 2
Boston, MA 02129
Upcoming Activities
Click or tap on the Register links to learn more and/or register for activities.
Bog Bridge Repairs Near Blue Hill Rd
We will reset and install new additional bog bridges in this wet area near Blue Hill Rd in Monterrey. We'll carry in new materials for a short distance on flat trail, then assemble the bog bridges on site.Clipping Brush on East Mountain
We will be cutting back laurel bushes that are encroaching on the AT near the top of East Mountain. We'll be using hand loppers with quite a bit of stooping and reaching. A moderately strenuous one mile hike to work area -but some great views on the way.Natural Heritage Monitoring
Old records indicate there are some rare plant species on the Appalachian Trail lands in the Warner Hill area. It's about time we looked for them. So on this date we'll take a walk into the woods, off trail, and see what we find.Activity Schedule
All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check volunteer opportunities on outdoors.org for up-to-the-minute additions not yet shown here. Not all activities may be posted yet.Committee Members
All committee members are volunteers. Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions you may have.
JOHN TAVARES
COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT
Did You Know?
The 250,000-acre corridor of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and its surrounding landscape are rich in natural and cultural resources. These high elevation lands provide critical habitat for plants, animals and fungi, including hundreds of rare species. The Western MA A.T. Management Committee runs a robust program to catalog, monitor, and manage natural and cultural resources on A.T. land in our state. READ MORE »Resources
- Appalachian Trail Management »Contact our committee
- Hiking on the Appalachian Trail »Basic information about hiking the A.T.
- Group Hiking on the A.T. »Guidance and advice
- Campsites and Shelters on the Massachusetts A.T. »A list from north to south
- Get Involved on the A.T. »Caring for the A.T.
- A.T. Maintenance and Shelter Adoption »Maintenance and adoption guidelines
- A.T. Monitoring »Observing and reporting on conditions
- Trail Adopter's Handbook (PDF) »Training reference and guide
- Appalachian Trail Links »Favorites with a distinct New England bias
- Who Did This? »Test your knowledge of wildlife tracks