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Hiking Committee

The Hiking (formerly Outings) Committee organizes general, non-technical events such as hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and backpacking trips. We have a very long list of hiking trips. Most hikes occur on weekends, but we do have a tradition of Tuesday hiking trips as well. Check out our schedule!

Thanks to the leaders for leading this hike - what beautiful snow-covered scenery and that view of Quabbin was amazing! – Nancy

Thanks to the leaders for leading this hike - what beautiful snow-covered scenery and that view of Quabbin was amazing! – Nancy

Sometimes, in the winter, our "hiking" trips suddenly become "snowshoeing" or "cross-country skiing" trips. Such is life in New England!
We're always looking for trip leaders, especially those with new ideas for trails to hike. If you're interested, please contact our Hiking Chair.

Joining a Hike

Please read the AMC Trip Policy (PDF) before joining a trip.
Be sure to bring lunch and liquids, bug repellant and sunscreen, and clothing and footwear appropriate to the conditions. When car-pooling, please offer a contribution to the driver for fuel costs.
To find out more about a scheduled hike or to sign up, contact the leader, coordinator, or other person listed for that trip.

Upcoming Activities

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

Mt Toby

Location: Sunderland, MA
Date: 28‑Oct‑2025
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Loop hike in Mt Toby State Forest including climbing to the summit and descending. Hike will follow these trails: Robert Frost Trail, Sugar Farms Trail, Summit Trail to the summit, then descend via Tower Road, Upper Link Trail and Robert Frost Trail. Distance: 5.5 miles with 1100 ft elevation gain.
Dress and bring clothing and equipment for the conditions forecast and wear sturdy hiking boots. Bring lunch, drink and, it you use them, trekking poles.
If you have any questions or if registration is full and you want to attend, please contact the leader.

[Women's+] NH 52WAV North and Middle Sugarloaf

Location: Bethlehem, NH
Date: 01‑Nov‑2025
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Later start time and overall moderate-intermediate 4-4.5 mile hike to North and Middle Sugarloaf. Approx. 1,100-1,200 elevation gain with some steep sections including scrambles. Enjoy open summit views from both North and Middle Sugarloaf. This is a good hike for transitioning to cooler weather for the season. Microspikes may be needed depending on weather conditions.
Affinity activities are designed for a specific audience, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with the specified group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct. If you have questions, please contact the trip leader(s) by emailing them for more information.

DAR Forest - Chapel Brook/Moose Run

Location: Ashfield, MA
Date: 04‑Nov‑2025
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The DAR State Forest is a great place to hike and ski (if and when we get snow in the winter). We'll do a lollipop hike, going up the Chapel Brook Trail to the Moose Run loop. This is an easy to moderate ~6.6 mile hike with an elevation gain of about 816 ft. Given that it may be quite chilly, we will try to keep moving along, stopping for snacks/water and for lunch, but otherwise maintaining a steady pace. Clothing and footwear appropriate for the conditions are essential.
Come prepared to have fun!! Please wear warm socks and proper footwear (sturdy, closed- toed shoes, waterproof hiking boots are the best choice), bring snacks and lunch, water (a liter or two should be enough for the average hiker), rain gear (if forecast calls for precipitation), and hiking poles if you use them. Dress in layers for chilly cold weather and don't forget your hats and gloves. During the month of November some hiking locations are open for hunting so you should wear bright colors or hunter's orange accessories to help make you clearly visible.

NET Hike: Long Mountain and Rattlesnake Knob

Location: Amherst, NH
Date: 09‑Nov‑2025
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Hike the New England Trail out and back ~6 miles from Harris Mountain Rd to Long Mountain and Rattlesnake Knob. Difficulty: moderate-vigorous. Summits offer open views of the surrounding mountains, farms and towns. Optional after hike visit to Atkins Farms. Atkins is usually well decorated for the season and has local produce, prepared food, coffee and a bakery.
This hike will be a moderate distance and pace but includes some steep terrain/hills with ~1,300 ft of total elevation gain.

Wapack Trail: Mount Watatic and Pratt Mountain Viewpoint

Location: Ashburnham, MA
Date: 15‑Nov‑2025
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Hike ~8.5 miles out and back on the Wapack Trail, which includes Mt Watatic with 360° views and the Pratt Mountain viewpoint overlooking Binney Pond. Difficulty: vigorous mostly due to distance. Terrain is mixed including steep and moderate sections with ~1,500 ft of elevation overall.

AMC 150 Holyoke Range Seven Sisters and Mt Norwottuck

Location: Amherst, MA
Date: 28‑May‑2026
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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.
This is a strenuous hike due to elevation changes and rocky terrain. The terrain is varied, with steep ascents and descents and also gentler flat or rolling rambles. Along the way, hikers experience stunning panoramic views over the Pioneer Valley and into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. 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 and appreciate the natural beauty this hike offers. 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.
Executive 20s/30s A.T. Management Bicycling Communications Community Engagement Conservation Family Programs Hiking Membership Mountaineering Net Management Paddling Training and Education
Snowshoers in Wendell State Forest
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Hiking Committee members hiking along a river
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Summit of Mt Greylock
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A.T. Hike Series

Have you ever dreamed of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail – all 2,197.4 miles, 5 million steps, and 14 states of it – from Georgia to Maine? Join us this summer and early fall for an exciting and challenging hiking series covering the 90 miles of the A.T. in Massachusetts.
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