Hiking Committee

Upcoming Activities

Robert Frost Trail Section 1

We will be hiking Section #1 of the Robert Frost Trail from the Taylor's Notch Trail Head in Skinner State Park to Notch Visitors Center in Mount Holyoke State Park. The hike is about 5 miles with an elevation gain of roughly 1200 feet. This is a moderate to strenuous hike due to elevation changes and rocky terrain.

AT Hike Series 2026 Section 12

Section 12: Cheshire Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to Greylock Summit (8.5 miles). Elevation change: 2500 ft. Rain date: August 2. The journey begins on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, following Church Street and School Street, passing landmarks such as the Father Tom Campsite and the Big Cheese Monument before crossing Rte 8 and Outlook Ave. From here, the trail takes on a strenuous and steady climb up Mt Greylock, the tallest peak in MA at 3,491 feet.

Harvey Mountain and Pinnacle Point Loop

Hike is 4.8 miles with 1010 feet of elevation gain. Hiking in Harvey Mountain State Forest is defined by dense woodlands, historic stone walls, and summit viewpoints. We start with a steady climb of about 2.3 miles to the open summit, where you will enjoy views south of the southern Taconic range. There's even a wooden bench where we can enjoy the views, grab a snack or some lunch. From there, it's a short 0.1 mile side trail walk to the actual summit and the border of MA and NY. We will continue the loop for another 1.4 miles of ups and downs to Pinnacle Point and then descend 1.1 mile through lush woods back to our car.

Mt Tom Historical Hike via NET - Evening

Join AMC Staff on a hike up to Mt Tom via the New England Trail! We will talk about the history of Mt Tom and take a look at the site of the old Summit House! This will be a ~4 mile out-and-back hike from the Mt Tom Upper Pavilion, with about 1200 ft of total elevation gain.

[Women+] Connecting Women, Connecting With Nature

Women, please join the AMC Western MA Chapter's 5^th annual Connecting Women, Connecting with Nature, women's only, weekend retreat at Horace A. Moses Scout Reservation in Russell, MA. (on the Russell Pond not far from Noble View). We have scheduled a variety of traditional and non-traditional outdoor pursuits in the hope of attracting women to the joy and rejuvenation of the outdoors.

Autumnal Equinox Hike on the NET

Come celebrate the autumnal equinox (aka the first day of fall) with a hike up to the peak of Mt Holyoke that will provide gorgeous views of the Connecticut River, Mt Tom, and the mountains to the west and north. We will start on Section 7 of the New England Trail in Hadley and climb to the Skinner Mountain House at the summit of Mt. Holyoke. The trail is a steady climb with a few rock scrambles.

New England Trail (NET) - Richardson Cabin

Join us for an out-and-back hike on the New England Trail to Richardson-Zlogar Cabin. Hike is approximately 5 miles on moderate to rolling terrain with 846 ft of elevation gain. We will hike to the top of Stratton Mountain in Northfield, MA, where we will enjoy our lunch at Richardson-Zlogar Cabin with views of Mt Monadnock and Mt Grace.

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!

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.