Hiking Committee

Upcoming Activities

Holyoke's Historic Canals & Dam Tour

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.

20s/30s Hike the Seven Sisters

Come hike the "Seven Sisters" peaks of the Mount Holyoke Range with other 20s/30s folks! This hike is ~6mi with 4,000ft of elevation gain and will take 4-5 hours to complete. It is a moderate-to-strenuous hike, and we will hike at a moderate pace, taking occasional breaks at trail intersections and viewpoints along the way. We will take an extended break for lunch at the Summit House, about 5mi into the hike.

Roberts Hill Conservation Area

This hike features a viewpoint, 2 ponds, a reservoir, 4 dams with waterfalls, 2 streams and the Mill River. If you enjoy water features, this is a hike for you. The terrain is typical New England hills. One or 2 short steeper sections, but most of it is moderate. We will hike at a moderate pace. Distance is approximately 4 1/2 miles.

Holyoke's Historic Canals & Dam Tour

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.

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.

Holyoke's Historic Canals & Dam Tour

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.

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.

Lithia Springs Hike

This out-and-back hike to beautiful Lithia Springs pond is approximately 6 miles with 700' of elevation gain. Our pace will be a moderate 1.5 mph with the objective of having a relaxing lunch at the pond and enjoying the day (weather permitting of course).

Tri-State Hike: Taconic Crest and Hopkins Memorial Forest

9.5 miles, moderate-to-strenuous terrain, moderate pace. About 1700' elevation gain. This hike begins on the Carriage Trail in the Hopkins Memorial Forest, a 2600 acre reserve owned and maintained by Williams College. It then connects to the Upper Loop Trail and the Birch Brook Trail, and finally feeds into the Taconic Crest Trail in New York. We will take that extension and continue on to see the "Snow Hole," a bedrock chasm that sometimes holds snow and ice well into the summer months.