Hiking Committee

Upcoming Activities

Mount Tom and Whiting Peak

Hike to the summits of Mount Tom and Whiting Peak. Enjoy views of neighboring peaks, towns, local farmland and early fall foliage.

[30s/40s] Chesterfield Gorge Reservation

Join other folks in their 30s/40s for an early evening hike at Chesterfield Gorge Reservation. We'll meet at 5:30 PM at the trailhead for a relaxed 1.5-hour walk exploring the gorge and surrounding woods. Expect easy to moderate terrain, good company, and a chance to unwind outdoors.

Mount Monadnock via the Pumpelly Trail

The Pumpelly Trail is the longest trail on Mount Monadnock - a 9-mile round trip with about 1,965 feet of elevation gain. After winding through forest, the trail begins to climb, often steeply over rocks. After rising above treeline, it becomes very exposed all the way to the summit. If we are lucky, we will be able to see all the way to Boston from the top and there will be some nice autumn color.

Accessible Hike | Beaver Brook

Join us for an accessible hike at Beaver Brook in Haydenville! Come explore the new trustees property's accessible trails/cart paths through the former golf course's fields, wetland and forest.

Volunteer Opportunity: Guided Accessible Hike and Bike at Ashley Reservoir

Join All Out Adventures for a day of accessible hiking and biking around Ashley Reservoir! We're looking for about six volunteers to work alongside our staff. We'll offer two guided excursions, one at 11 AM and one at 1 PM.

Art On The NET - Hiking and Creating

Create art of nature with AMC Staff and the New England Trail's artist-in-residence, Alex Salsberg! Join us for a peaceful ~3 mile out-and-back hike through the hemlock forests of Northfield Mountain to a scenic overlook on the Erving Ledges. We will be drawing our surroundings; the plants, animals, views, and whatever else you may see on the trail!

Robert Frost Trail Sections 2 & 3

From Notch Visitor Center the RFT follows the NET up toward Mt Norwottuck. The RFT branches off from the NET just east of the Horse Caves skirting the north slope of Mt Norwottuck. It then cuts south and reconnects with the NET in the saddle between Mt Norwottuck and Rattlesnake Knob. There are sweeping views in three directions from Rattlesnake Knob.

The Fabulous World of Fungi: A Beginners Guide

Step into the secret world of fungi! On this leisurely walk, we'll discover mushrooms, brackets, puffballs, lichens, and other fungi hiding in plain sight. Along the way, we'll learn simple tricks for identifying what we find and explore the remarkable lives of these often-overlooked organisms.

Alander Mountain

This is a 6-mile in-and-out hike with approximately 1,220 feet of elevation gain up the Alander Mountain Trail in the Mt Washington State Forest. Alander Mountain is arguably the most spectacular summit in the region.

[30s/40s] Roberts Hill Conservation Area | Moon Hot Cocoa

Come on out for this short easy night hike! This is a 1.5 mile out-and-back in Leeds. Please bring a headlamp. Red light is preferred. I try to go 'lights off' whenever possible (to preserve our night vision) but also want to be sure everyone is comfortable! There will be an (almost) full moon up.

Trails of Southampton, MA

Let's take some time to explore some of newer trails that have been developed in Southampton, MA. Starting with Wolf Hill Santuary, we will complete the 1.2-mile loop to Alder Pond (164 feet of elevation gain). Moose sightings are possible! Once back to the cars, we will drive 2 miles down the road to Breakneck Brook Conservation Area for a little more challenging hike up to Breakneck Mountain with views of the Seven Sisters Trail and Mt Tom. This loop is 3.8 miles with 830 feet of elevation.