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Summer is here! Enjoy warm weather activities at one of our destinations from Maine to New Jersey!

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Washington Mtn Marsh »

[03‑Sep‑2024] This picturesque hike, which begins at October Mtn. Reservior, is a loop trail around Washington Mtn. Marsh. It features beaver lodges, fern and root covered trails, boardwalks, moose poo and tracks, and shallow stream crossings.

Western MA Activity Committees »

AMC offers over 8,000 adventures annually, from local chapter activities to major excursions worldwide, for every ability level and outdoor interest. Our Western MA activity committees plan and lead nearly 300 of these activities every year. Join us for hiking, biking, paddling, mountaineering and many other outdoor activities, or volunteer to help maintain trails and corridors!

News & Events

All Persons Trail Grand Opening »

[31‑Aug‑2024] The AMC Western MA Chapter invites you to attend the grand opening of a new All Persons Trail at the AMC Noble View Outdoor Center in Russell, MA on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Western MA Chapter Annual Meeting Bash  »

Join the Western MA Chapter Annual Meeting Bash as we celebrate our chapter and its leaders on Friday evening, October 25 at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke, MA.

New! Member Favorites: Accessible Trails »

Favorite accessible trails in western MA, compiled by the Western MA Communications Committee.

Committee Highlights

Highlights are sorted by date added to the database. Scroll to see all.

Family Programs Committee »

August StoryWalk®. This month's StoryWalk® is "Rocket Says Look Up!" by Nathan Byron. It's the story of Rocket, a budding scientist, who tries to get everyone excited about watching an upcoming meteor shower. Unfortunately, her brother is more interested in looking at his phone.

Bicycling Committee »

Massachusetts Ranks #1 in Bicycle Friendly State Report Card. Did you know that Massachusetts ranked #1 in the country in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card? The League of American Bicyclists gave MA a grade of "A" for infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement, and policies and programs.

Communications Committee »

Happy Summer Everyone! We are reveling in the warm sunshine, green trees, and summer flowers blooming everywhere, and we have so many fun activities to fill these long summer days.

DEI Committee »

Voice Your Support for EXPLORE! Congress is taking action to make outdoor recreation inclusive for all as the House of Representatives plans an upcoming vote on the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. Voice your support for the EXPLORE Act and AORA (America's Outdoor Recreation Act) to increase equity in the outdoors. AMC »

Hiking Committee »

Reimagining an Industrial City. Join the Holyoke Heritage State Park interpreter for some exercise along the Canal Trail and discover how a city originally designed as an industrial mill town is being reimagined. READ MORE »

NET Committee »

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 »

Conservation Committee »

Tell Congress: Protect Imperiled Species & the Endangered Species Act! The Endangered Species Act (ESA) turns 50 this year, but it is still vulnerable to attacks. Contact your legislators and ask them to oppose all attacks on the ESA and to protect whales, wolves, grizzlies & other species. SIERRA CLUB »

A.T. Management Committee »

Did You Know? The 250,000-acre corridor of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and its surrounding landscape are rich in natural and cultural resources. The Western MA A.T. Management Committee runs a robust program to catalog, monitor, and manage these resources on A.T. land in our state. READ MORE »

Mountaineering Committee »

MA Climbers Win Big at Farley Ledges. With Access Fund's support, the Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition has secured permanent conservation protection for Farley Ledges and Rose Ledge. The victory is another reminder that when climbing access is threatened, local climbing organizations are often the first and best line of defense. READ MORE »

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