June 2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Hiking Committee

Under the leadership of Hiking Chair Mike April, we lead guided hikes throughout the year, but summer is perhaps our busiest season. Most hikes occur on weekends, but we do have a tradition of Tuesday hiking trips as well. The Tuesday Hikers have been hiking together for over 25 years. This year for the first time, we are offering two hiking series - a section hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) through MA and a section hike of the Robert Frost Trail through the Connecticut River Valley from South Hadley to Wendell. The A.T. series is led by different hike leaders on consecutive weekends May through October, while the Robert Frost Trail series is led by Mike April. We also offer affinity hikes for families, people in their 20s and 30s, and women. We have hikes that commemorate special days throughout the year, like the Summer Solstice, National Trails Day, and Juneteenth, and hikes that feature waterfalls, spring wildflowers, and mountain laurels. We do easy hikes, accessible hikes, and more challenging hikes - something for everyone. Check out the Hiking Committee page to learn more about the committee, register for upcoming hikes, access resources (including gear, trail guides, and beginner options), and to find out how to become a leader. We are grateful to all the volunteer leaders who make these experiences possible! We hope you will join us on the trails!