Recreation

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We encourage people to get off the grid and explore the natural world! Join us for activities ranging from hiking, climbing, camping, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing to overnight hut-to-hut transects, yoga retreats, wilderness courses, and more. Whether you choose from one of our trip packages or customize your own activity, experienced AMC guides are ready to show you the way.

Chapter Activities

AMC offers over 8,000 trips each year, from local chapter activities to major excursions worldwide, for every ability level and outdoor interest. Nearly 300 of these trips are led by Western MA volunteers. VIEW ACTIVITIES »

AMC Destinations

We serve more than 140,000 guests each year at our AMC lodges, huts, full-service camps, cabins, shelters and campgrounds. In Massachusetts, the Western MA Chapter supports activities at the Noble View Outdoor Center and maintains a number of shelters and campsites on the NET and Appalachian Trail. VIEW DESTINATIONS »

Member Favorites

Interactive maps of favorite destinations for outdoor activities compiled by our members. VIEW FAVORITES »

Walking the New England Trail in the Pioneer Valley

Join Patrick Henry, NET Section 5 Trail Adopter, as he walks the NET in the Pioneer Valley. VIEW FLIP BOOK »

Families Outdoors

Our all-inclusive programming makes planning family outings and vacations easy. LEARN MORE »

Noble View Outdoor Center

Noble View welcomes day visitors, but also provides self-service lodging options for longer stays. Spend the night in an updated cottage and explore miles of trails by foot, snowshoes, or Nordic skis. LEARN MORE »

Participant Comments

Quotes from participants who take part in our activities. VIEW COMMENTS »

Weather

Careful planning and adequate supplies will help keep you and your party safe on the trail whatever the weather. LEARN MORE »