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.
Lithia Springs Hike
Location: Lithia Springs, MA
Date: 29‑Oct‑2024
Register »This out-and-back hike to beautiful Lithia Springs pond is approximately 6 miles with 700' of elevation gain. Our pace will be a moderate 1.5 mph with the objective of having a relaxing lunch at the pond and enjoying the day (weather permitting of course).
Tri-State Hike: Taconic Crest and Hopkins Memorial Forest
Location: Williamstown, MA
Date: 05‑Nov‑2024
Register »9.5 miles, moderate-to-strenuous terrain, moderate pace. About 1700' elevation gain. This hike begins on the Carriage Trail in the Hopkins Memorial Forest, a 2600 acre reserve owned and maintained by Williams College. It then connects to the Upper Loop Trail and the Birch Brook Trail, and finally feeds into the Taconic Crest Trail in New York. We will take that extension and continue on to see the "Snow Hole," a bedrock chasm that sometimes holds snow and ice well into the summer months.
Womens+ Hike: Mount Norwottuck
Location: Amherst, NH
Date: 09‑Nov‑2024
Register »Join us on a late fall 5+-6 mile hike to Mount Norwottuck, Horse Caves and Rattlesnake Knob. Mostly moderate terrain with some steeper sections including moderate scrambles. The trail passes through dense, rocky woods to several open vistas. Optional after hike lunch or bakery stop at Atkins Farm Market.
Northern Mid-State Trial Hike
Location: Ashbey, MA
Date: 09‑Nov‑2024
Register »This is a moderate hike of 4.5 miles with 600' of elevation gain from route 119 in Ashbey, MA to Russell Hill Rd., in Ashburnham. We will hike over Fisher Hill and Mount Hunger (beautiful views!). Car spotting is needed on this hike. Carpooling is strongly encouraged as parking is limited. Moving pace will be a moderate 1.5-2.0 mph.
AT Cheshire
Location: Berkshires, MA
Date: 12‑Nov‑2024
Register »We will hike 3.8 miles to the Mark Noepel shelter for lunch and return the same way. Total 7.6 miles, 1431 ft of elevation gain. Email contact preferred. I will be mostly unavailable on Monday, 11-Nov-2024 so questions are preferred by Sunday evening.
Winter Adventure: Cardigan High Cabin With Overnight
Location: Alexandria, NH
Date: 14‑Jan‑2025 ➢ 15‑Jan‑2025
Register »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.
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.