Hiking Committee

Upcoming Activities

Snowshoe at Knightville Dam

Enjoy a scenic 4.5-mile snowshoe at Knightville Dam, following well-broken snowmobile and woodland trails with modest rolling ups and downs. Route options allow us to shorten or extend the outing, and if snow is light we'll switch to a hike with spikes with an option to explore the former Black Panther ski area. Come ready for winter fun and fresh Berkshire air! The hike option adds about a mile and 800 ft. of elevation gain.

Savoy Mt. State Forest, Tannery Falls

We will hike the beautiful wooded Tannery trail for 2.4 miles where we will reach the icy gorge and the steep down hill for 0.3 miles to the two magnificent frozen waterfalls (if it's cold enough). Tannery Falls is an 80-foot series of tall plunges and curving horsetails. Parker Brook Falls lies only feet from Tannery Falls, and this multi-section plunge waterfall drops down through an angular gorge. It's an amazing site to see especially in the winter. We will backtrack uphill through the gorge and pick up the Tanner Road trail (about 2 miles) back to our cars.

Mt Toby Winter Hike & Social

Come mark the end of February with a winter hike at Mt Toby State Forest! This is a 5-mile loop hike through beautiful woodlands, past waterfalls, and up to a spectacular viewpoint from the Mt Toby fire tower. The hike includes approximately 850 feet of elevation gain to the Mt Toby summit (1,269 ft), with an optional climb up the fire tower for expansive views. Most of the ascent is moderate, though there is one short but steep section (about 1/3 mile) just before the summit. The descent is gradual and moderate, with a side loop on the Lower Falls Trail to visit Roaring Brook Falls and explore Roaring Brook Falls and some interesting rock formations.

Cross Country Ski Outing and Social

Come join us for a day of socializing and cross-country skiing at Notchview in Windsor, MA. We will meet at the Budd Visitor Center at Notchview at 10:30 to make introductions, talk about the day, and purchase tickets/rentals. We will ski as a group for the first hour following the Circuit Trail, a beginner loop, then go into the lodge for a lunch/snack break, socializing, and a complimentary hot beverage. In the afternoon, you will be free to explore more trails on your own. The fee for an adult day pass is $19.00 and rentals are $23.

AMC 150 AT from Northwest Camp to Guilder Pond

Starting at Northwest Camp near the CT/MA border, the hike heads north on the A.T. toward Sages Ravine — a stunning, moss-covered gorge filled with cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear pools. The trail ascends gradually through this lush forested area, making Sages Ravine an ideal spot for a rest before the steeper climb ahead. From there, the A.T. climbs Mt Race (2,365 ft), where hikers are rewarded with spectacular ridgeline views to the east. Sheer cliffs and open ledges offer breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountains and the Housatonic Valley.

AMC 150 Guilder Pond AT to Appalachian Trail Parking at Kellogg Road

Starting at Guilder Pond parking area, the trail passes by a quick view of scenic Guilder Pond and then shortly coming to a two side trails, one leading to Hemlock Shelter and the other to Glen Brook Shelter. Continuing north, the A.T. begins a gentle descent along the east slope of Mt Undine (2203') and then climbs a gradual ascent to reach the wooded summit of Mt Bushnell. The trail crosses two intermediate summits and reaches Jug End summit at the north end of the ridge, affording a spectacular view. After a gradual descent from Jug End summit, the A.T. reaches a crest of rock, the "jug's end," with steep outcrops and extensive open views to the northwest and southeast. On a clear day, Mt Greylock is clearly visible on the northern horizon.

AMC 150 NET Section 5 Hike

For this leg of the AMC 150 Relay, we'll be hiking Section 5 of the New England Trail northbound from Rte 202 to 141 in Holyoke. This hike features varied landscapes, including hardwood forests, open ledges, and occasional steep sections that provide a good workout. We'll take breaks to enjoy the views of the farmland below and the Berkshire foothills in the distance.

AMC 150 NET Section 4 Hike

For this leg of the AMC 150 Relay, we'll be hiking Section 4 of the New England Trail northbound from Old Holyoke Rd in Westfield (at the gate) to Rte 202 in Holyoke (park facing southbound). This hike features a mix of ups and downs with occasional steep sections. There are some beautiful scenic spots along the ridge and a lovely vernal pool as we trek on the border of Bear Hole in West Springfield for much of the hike.

AMC 150 NET Section 6 Hike

For this leg of the AMC 150 Relay, we'll be hiking Section 6 of the New England Trail, which is one of the more spectacular sections located in the Mt Tom range! The trail heads northbound from Rte 141 in Holyoke to Rte 5 in Easthampton. This hike features varied landscapes, ridge-lines, open ledges, and occasional steep sections that provide a good workout.

AMC 150 Holyoke Range Seven Sisters and Mt Norwottuck

Join us in May to celebrate 150 years of AMC with the AMC 150th Relay - a 1,500-mile journey from VA to ME. Join the celebration by participating in a relay segment, attending a local event, or sharing your AMC story. Together, we'll honor the past and shape the future of outdoor adventure. For this leg of the relay, we'll be hiking sections 7 and 8 of the New England Trail. This iconic section will traverse the Seven Sisters of the Holyoke Range and continue with Mt Norwottuck and ending at Mt Harris Rd. An alternative stopping stop can be arranged at the Notch Visitors Center prior to the hike's start.

AMC 150 NET Hike Wendell to Farley

Join us on this moderate 9.3 mile hike of Section 15 of the New England Trail (NET). We will start from Lake Wyola at the Wendell Depot Rd parking lot and hike to Farley Village at Rte 2. The trail gradually descends into Wendell State Forest, passing Ruggles Pond, Lyons Brook, and Mormon Hollow Brook, on its way to Farley. Much of this section lies in Wendell State Forest on the south slope of the Millers River Valley.