(20s/30s+) Backpacking the Appalachian Trail

Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001f8Nd
Register By: 5/7/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join AMC Western MA 20s/30s for a spring weekend backpacking trip along a quiet, forested stretch of the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires. Over two days, we’ll hike nearly 19 miles through classic New England woods, with rolling ridgelines, seasonal stream crossings, and peaceful sections of remote trail.
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 1 leader. 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.
No dogs, please.
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This is intended to be a 20s/30s+ affinity trip, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with that group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct . If you have questions, please contact the trip leader(s) by emailing them for more information.

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