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Appalachian Trail Management Committee

The AMC Western MA Appalachian Trail Management Committee (A.T. Committee) is responsible for the maintenance, management, and protection of that portion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) located in Massachusetts. This section of the A.T. encompasses nearly 90 miles of trail. The A.T. Committee coordinates the extensive volunteer effort that keeps the trail open, overnight sites maintained, and the trail lands and natural resources protected.
The Committee works in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the National Park Service. Each year from April to September, we organize regular work parties for maintenance and improvement of the footbed, trail shelters, signs, and so on.
Projects vary in complexity, but all include activities for both first timers and seasoned maintainers. Contact a project leader or look in AMC's Outdoor Connector to join in the fun. No experience is necessary to participate! We also have some open positions for regular trail maintainers, corridor monitors, and natural resource volunteers. Our committee meets regularly at the Mt. Greylock Visitors Center in Lanesboro, MA.

Donations

Donations are gratefully accepted! Please send your check made out to "AMC" with a note designating the gift is for the Western MA A.T. Committee. Checks can be mailed to:
Appalachian Mountain Club
Attn: Rachel Sensenig
10 City Square, Suite 2
Boston, MA 02129

Upcoming Activities

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

Wildlife Transect: Tom Leonard Area

Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 04‑Jan‑2025
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While we've done transects in this area in the past, a recent forest fire in the area prompts us to take another look. No experience necessary.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. Bring lunch, snacks, water. Should we get a heavy snow cover, snow shoes will be needed. Pace will be slow and off trail much of the time.

Wildlife Transect: Becket Mtn Area

Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 14‑Jan‑2025
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This wildlife transect will take us to the Becket Mtn area of our A.T. lands - an area we've not explored before. No experience necessary.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. It's a good idea to bring extra layers. Bring lunch, snacks, and water; a hot drink would be nice. Pace is slow and mostly off trail.

Wildlife Transect: Beartown State Forest

Location: Beartown State Forest, MA
Date: 25‑Jan‑2025
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Our transect will take us to an area with a beaver dam that washed out several years ago. Will be interesting to see if beavers have reestablished the dam and how wildlife are using the area.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, and water; a hot drink might be nice to have. We'll be off trail most of the time.

Activity Schedule

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

ExCom Opportunities

Click or tap on the Volunteer links to learn more, check availability, and/or sign up for opportunities.

A.T. Group Outreach Coordinator

Date: ongoing
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The Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee is seeking a Group Outreach Coordinator. The Coordinator would establish and maintain contacts with organized or sponsored groups that use the AT in Massachusetts with the objective of minimizing the impact of group use on the trail and trail facilities. Refer to the registration page for duties and the skills needed for this position.

A.T. Public Communications Coordinator

Date: ongoing
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The Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee is seeking a Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator will be the connection between the AT Committee and the general public through content on social media sites, in print, and at community events. The coordinator should attend bimonthly AT Committee meetings. Refer to the registration page for duties and the skills needed for this position.

Committee Members

All committee members are volunteers. Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions you may have.
Executive 20s/30s A.T. Management Bicycling Communications Conservation DEI Family Programs Hiking Membership Mountaineering Net Management Paddling Training and Education
Trail crew at work
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Tyringham boardwalk repairs
Three bears
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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. These high elevation lands provide critical habitat for plants, animals and fungi, including hundreds of rare species. The Western MA A.T. Management Committee runs a robust program to catalog, monitor, and manage natural and cultural resources on A.T. land in our state. READ MORE »
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