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Find Your Destination »

Fall is here! Enjoy peak foliage hikes, crisp nights by the fire, and stargazing opportunities at one of our destinations from Maine to New Jersey!

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Wildlife Transect, Gore Pond Area »

[02‑Nov‑2024] Our transect will take us to Appalachian Trail lands we've not explored previously in one of the more remote sections of the Trail lands in Mass.

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!

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News & Events

Bill Fogel is Appie of the Year »

[30‑Oct‑2024] Bill Fogel received the Appie of the Year award at Friday's Annual Meeting and Celebration. The Appie of the Year award recognizes outstanding sustained commitment in service and leadership in the Western MA Chapter.
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AMC's 149th Annual Summit »

AMC's 149th Annual Summit will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Get ready for a day of educational experiences across four learning tracks: Volunteer Leadership; Conservation and Research; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); and AMC Updates. Registration opens in November 2024.
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New! New Logo, New Colors! »

We've updated our website to reflect AMC's new logo and colors.
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Committee Highlights

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Family Programs Committee »

September StoryWalk®. This month's StoryWalk® is "Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You". This best-selling book, written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and illustrated by Rafael Lopez, encourages children to embrace their differences.

Communications Committee »

Happy Fall Everyone! September marks the end of summer, cooler temperatures and the start of the fall foliage season. Join us in one of the myriad activities we lead, including hikes, bike rides, paddling outings, trail maintenance, facility repair and our All For Fall celebration.

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.

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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