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New England Scenic Trail Management Committee

The 235-mile New England National Scenic Trail (NET) has been in existence for over half a century. This federally-designated trail travels through 39 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is comprised primarily of the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (MMM or Triple-M) trails. VIEW MAP »
The principal stewards of the NET are AMC's New England Scenic Trail Management Committee (NET Committee) in Massachusetts and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) in Connecticut. The NET Committee currently consists of four members: the NET Planner, the Trails and Shelter Adopter Coordinator, the Training Manager, and the NET Committee Chair.
Overseeing 98 miles of the NET in Massachusetts and 18 miles of the MMM Trail in New Hampshire, the NET Committee:
  • Meets monthly October-April and then bimonthly during the months of May-September.
  • Trains and recruits Trail Adopters for the 19 sections it maintains.
  • Makes site assessment visits for potential work party projects, involving more in-depth trail needs, such as bog bridging, water bar installation, tent platform construction, and rock step work.
  • Coordinates a Spring meeting and training event, as well as a Fall Trail Adopter appreciation dinner.
  • Keeps the Trail Adopters updated on new training opportunities that include chainsaw certification, wilderness first aid (WFA), and other trail maintenance workshops.
Although each committee member has an assigned role, the committee works as a team to promote AMC's mission following established trail standards, including proper blazing and signage, and trail corridor definitions. This teamwork approach results in a safe, enjoyable trail experience for the hiking community that utilizes the New England Trail.
Please contact our NET Committee Chair or New England Trail Coordinator if you are interested in getting involved.

Upcoming Activities

Click or tap on the Register links to learn more and/or register for activities.

AMC 150 Bonus! NET Section 4/5 Trailhead Cleanup on Relay Day

Location: Holyoke, MA
Date: 25‑May‑2026
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Join Section adopters Pat Henry and Heather Aieta for a special addition to the hike 150 relay. After the Section 4 team completes their leg of the journey, Heather will meet up with Section 5 Section adopter, Pat Henry, to lead a much-needed cleanup of post-winter trailhead trash.
Starting on Apremont Way, we will spend as much time as volunteers are able to help. We will provide grabbers, bags, gloves, and safety vests. Please bring your own water, sun/bug protection, and pants are recommended due to the brush we may be picking through. A survey will be sent to see if participants want to gather afterwards for a post-cleanup snack.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

New Members Trail Stewardship Workday at Noble View

Location: Russell, MA
Date: 07‑Jun‑2026
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Are you a new member of the AMC Western MA Chapter? This hands-on stewardship day at Noble View Outdoor Center is a great way to get started. Designed with our first-year members in mind, this event offers a welcoming introduction to the community while giving you a chance to get outside, meet fellow members, and make a direct impact on the trails you'll come back to again and again. No prior trail work experience is required; all are welcome!
Spending time supporting our trails will give you a clear sense of what AMC is all about. If you're a first-year member that is interested in learning something new, having some fun, and getting more involved, we hope to see you there!
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Activity Schedule

All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check activities on outdoors.org for up-to-the-minute additions not yet shown here. Not all activities may be posted yet.

Committee Members

All committee members are volunteers. Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions you may have.
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A hiker views the landscape from the NET
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Volunteers work on a new trail connection
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Walking the NET in the Pioneer Valley

Join Patrick Henry, NET Section 5 Trail Adopter, as he walks the New England Trail (NET) - now a national scenic trail - in the Pioneer Valley. READ MORE »
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