AMC Western MA 20s/30s/40s

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Ethan Guertin
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join other folks in their 20s and 30s on an evening hike up Mt. Toby! This will be a 3-mile out and back hike with just under 1000 feet of elevation gain.
There's a good chance we'll be wrapping up this hike in the dark, so flashlights / headlamps are required for this hike. Please identify if you will be needing a flashlight in application.
After the hike, those who are interested are welcome to join us at The Rendezvous in Turners Falls for some food, drink, or conversation!
Ethan Guertin (he/him): Ethan lives in Turners Falls, MA and is a hiking and social leader for the Western MA Chapter. He grew up spending time outside and enjoys activities such as hiking, backpacking, fishing, and paddling.
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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join other folks in their 20s/30s for an easy evening walk along Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. The trail is flat gravel; we'll meander 2-3 miles along the water, through some wooded stretches, and across the causeways that divide the ponds.
A cycling group will be out at the same time, and we'll all regroup together at the end for dinner somewhere nearby (location TBD).
No dogs; the reservoir is a water supply and they're not permitted on the trail.
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Hew Hart (he/they): Hew lives in South Deerfield, and is a hiking, backpacking, paddling, bicycling, and social leader for the Western MA Chapter. He thru-hiked the AT in 2022, has completed the NH48, and enjoys building community centered around the outdoors.
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Activity Type: Biking | Gravel
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Mark Hawthorne, David Winslow
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join other folks in their 20s/30s for an evening gravel ride around Ashley Reservoir! We will head into the park to ride around the reservoir to experience the unique causeways and will explore some of the adjoining Holyoke side streets. The ride will be at a conversational pace and will wrap up as dusk approaches. Sunset around the reservoir is absolutely gorgeous and there are plenty of feathered wildlife to observe!
A hiking group will be out at the same time, and we'll all regroup together at the end for dinner somewhere nearby (location TBD).
Mileage: 15 miles, 90% gravel / dirt road surface.
Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
Pace: 10-12 mph average, staying together as a group with a leader + sweep. We will do a few periodic stops as the group sees fit to hydrate, enjoy snacks, and chat.
Bike Recommendation: The trail is mostly packed gravel paths , a gravel bike with at least 40mm tires or wider is recommended. Mountain bikes are also welcome.
Gear Needed: bike, spare tube or tubeless tire kit, water, snack, helmet. We will be wrapping the ride up around dusk and recommend head lamps and bike lights as we head out of the park. Helmets are required on all AMC rides.
If you haven’t ridden with us before, we’ll reach out after you register with a few quick screening questions. Once you’re confirmed, we’ll send you the ride details 2-3 days before.
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Mark Hawthorne (he/him): Mark lives in Lanesborough, MA and is a biking leader for the Western MA Chapter. When out of the saddle, Mark enjoys giving back to the community via volunteering with organizations in the Berkshires and serving on committees for the town of Lanesborough.
David Winslow (he/they): David is a biking and hiking leader in Northampton. He loves to bike on quiet gravel roads in the forests of Western MA, as well as plan silly and fun events.
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Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Ethan Guertin, Roseanna Lacas
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join AMC Western MA 20s/30s for an early fall backpacking trip in Monroe State Forest! Over two days, we’ll hike around 9 miles over some rolling hills, along some babbling streams, and up Spruce Mountain, where we will find views of the valley below.
This is a self-supported backpacking trip designed for hikers with prior independent experience. We are capping the group size for this hike at 5 hikers and 2 leaders. Participants should be confident in carrying all necessary gear, managing their own shelter, food, and water treatment, and hiking sustained mileage over two days. Expect spring trail conditions, including mud, bugs, and cool overnight temperatures.
We’ll coordinate gear checks, car shuttles, and group communication with confirmed participants prior to the trip.

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