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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 Outdoors 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 Club
Attn: 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.

A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Blotz Rd

Location: Washington, MA
Date: 05‑May‑2026
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Come join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working south of Blotz Rd in Washington, MA. We start by hiking 0.5 mile of the A.T. to our work area, then locating yellow corridor blazes and clearing the boundary line by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight. We also recording data at survey markers. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas. Pace will be slow, route includes moving up and down hills, and brush may be heavy at times. Stooping required to clip brush as we walk along. Expect to be in the woods the entire day.
Dress in layers for the expected weather. Wear sturdy boots for hilly off-trail grades, and long pants. Long sleeves are recommended. Bring work gloves, an extra layer and rain gear. Bring your own loppers if you have some but leader will have some to borrow. Carry lunch/snack and plenty of water to drink. Take precautions against ticks by treating outerwear with permethrin following the manufacturer's instructions. Check for ticks soon after arriving back home.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Upper Goose Pond Cabin Maintenance Day

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 09‑May‑2026
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The day before it opens for the season, we'll perform maintenance at the Cabin and adjacent campsites. In addition to other general maintenance this will include replacing the roof and some rotting siding on one of the privies and then applying a fresh coat of stain. Work will not involve contact with human waste, but will involve some light carpentry, painting and carrying materials up hill for a short distance.
Approx 1/2 mile walk to the work area on moderate trail. Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes bring lunch/snacks and water to drink. Work gloves recommended. With enough time and personnel we may also install the dock on this trip, or wait until the following day.

Open Upper Goose Pond Cabin for the Season

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 10‑May‑2026
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We'll open this iconic hiker stop for the season. Work will include removing and storing shutters, installing the dock, setting up the kitchen and dishwashing station. General sweeping and cleaning of the Cabin.
Dress for the expected weather (most work will be out of doors). Bring lunch/snacks, and water to drink. Wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves recommended. If you would like to participate working on the dock, bring footwear and clothing suitable for wading in the pond. Most of the day's work does not include installing the dock.

Invasives Management: Shaker Campsite Area

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 16‑May‑2026
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We've tackled the invasives in the Shaker CS area several times previously, so this follow up visit will be focus on the surviving invasives. Garlic mustard will surely be up and ready to remove and remnant winged euonomyous and barberry will also be our targets.
Mostly this will be a hand pulling, bagging and removal job. We'll be working near, but off the Trail. Work involves stooping and bending to pull up the plants. This is a great opportunity for kids and families to help the Trail.
Pace will be slow on generally flat terrain. We'll likely be out most of the day so bring lunch/snacks and water to drink. Wear sturdy shoes. Long pants and work gloves are recommended. Take precautions against ticks by treating outerwear with permethrin following the manufacturer’s instructions.

National Trails Day: Trail Maintenance at Cheshire Cobble

Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 06‑Jun‑2026
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We'll celebrate National Trails Day with opportunities to give back to the AT (and maybe snag some SWAG). We'll be meeting at 8:30 at Diane's Twist for some breakfast goodies, then we'll head out for some basic trail maintenance on the AT for 1.5 miles up to Cheshire Cobbles, with a lunch break at the top.
Route is moderate, with some short, steep sections. Work will be slow paced and include digging with hand tools. Dress for the expected weather, and wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves and long pants are recommended. Bring lunch/snacks and water to drink.

Activity Schedule

All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check activities 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.
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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 »
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