Hiking Committee

Upcoming Activities

Holyoke Revitalization Tour

Discover how a city originally designed as an industrial mill town is being reimagined. Visit innovative businesses and developers that have - and are continuing to - put new life into old buildings by touring inside several locations. Easy walking tour, 1 -2 miles.

Wantastiquet Mountain Natural Area

Explore Wantasiquet Mountain Natural Area just over the MA border in southern NH. Hike 6.5 miles on mixed terrain, moderate and steep sections with approx. 1,730 ft. elevation gain. This route features two overlooks: Stone Post View and Mine Ledge. We'll stop for lunch at tranquil Indian Pond before retracing our route.

Early AM Thanksgiving Day Hike: Mt Holyoke Summit House

Whether this is your pre-holiday exercise or your social plan for the day please join AMC for a short 3-mile, approx. 900 ft elevation gain hike to the Summit House on Mount Holyoke. Enjoy the view and give thanks for the outdoors community and the trails we have close to home. Return with plenty of time to prepare for afternoon plans.

Womens+ Hike: Bullitt Preserve, Chapel Falls, and Chapel Ledge

Moderate post-holiday hike of approximately 5 miles including woods, waterfalls and the Chapel Ledge overlook on Pony Mountain.

Rounds Rock Loop Hike, Mt Greylock Reservation

This is a moderate lollipop-loop starting at the Mt. Greylock Visitor Center. Hike at a moderate pace through former 1800s farmland, now a northern hardwood forest, to the knob of Rounds Rock. Impressive scenic views south and west across the Berkshires and the Catskill Mountains. Total: 6.9 miles, 1089' elevation gain.

Hike NET MA Sections 1 and 2

Hike NET MA Sections 1 and 2 from Rising Corner to MA Route 187 in Agawam. Hike distance of 6 miles with elevation gain of 700 feet.

NH Hikes: South Moat 52WAV

Dig out your gear and ease into the winter hiking season in the White Mountains with a trip to South Moat. On the 52WAV list, this summit offers 360 views for a moderate distance of 5-6 miles with approx. 2,100 ft. elevation gain and overall intermediate terrain difficulty. Previous winter hiking experience recommended. Experienced 3-season hikers welcome with necessary winter gear.

Pre-Holiday Mount Tom Hike

Enjoy a 3.5-mile loop with 571 feet of elevation gain, hiking on Mount Tom as we make our way up the Keystone Trail, down the Quarry Trail, and finally continue on a flatter Knox Extension ending with the Bray Valley and Bray Loop Trail. This is a moderately difficult hike due to an initial climb of one mile that includes some short steep sections. We will hike at a moderate pace. Once through the ascent it is almost all downhill to the finish. At the mid-point, there is a gradual descent that requires careful stepping due to lots of small rocks. Of course, snow cover might smooth things out.

Winter Adventure: Cardigan High Cabin With Overnight

Mount Cardigan is one of the "52 with a View" peaks. If you like great hiking, socializing, and "roughing it" in winter (but not too rough), this trip is for you! On this weekday trip, we'll hike up to High Cabin from the AMC Cardigan Lodge. Once we are settled in, we will enjoy a group meal and some star gazing (dependent on the weather). The plans are to stay the night.