Appalachian Mountain Club Worcester Chapter

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Linea Rowe, Patricia Lambert, Sue Smith
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Join us for a hike on the Welch and Dickey mountains in New Hampshire. This beautiful 4.2-mile “52 with a View" hike offers panoramic views of Waterville Valley and the White Mountains and has about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. There are some steep rock scrambles and open rock ledges along this trail to keep things interesting. We will hike at a moderate pace of around 1.5 mph and take breaks as needed. Hikers are expected to have the required hiking gear, including sturdy footwear.
Participants must have recently hiked a comparable distance and elevation and will be screened prior to the hike. Detailed information will be provided to confirmed participants several days prior to the hike. The hike will happen in light rain, but heavy rain or a severe snowstorm will cancel or postpone. We will notify no later than the day before the hike of a cancellation. Sorry, dogs are not invited on the hike - thanks for your understanding.
Please note that there is a parking fee of $5 per car at the trailhead parking lot. You can pay on-site using cash/check via the self-service station or by using the electronic card machine. You can also use a White Mountain National Forest Recreation Pass or an America the Beautiful Pass.
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Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Maisanna Maung
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: Adults

Description: The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a 12-mile-long, 10-foot-wide paved path in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, following a corridor rich in both Native American and industrial history. Long before the railroad existed, the Hoosic River Valley was the ancestral homeland of the Muhheconneok (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican) people, who traveled and traded along this route. The name Ashuwillticook (ash-oo-will-ti-cook) derives from the Native American word for the south branch of the Hoosic River and literally means “ at the in-between pleasant river ,” or in common tongue, “the pleasant river in between the hills.” In 1845, construction began on the Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad, which soon became part of the region’s growing rail network and helped fuel the Berkshire economy by transporting limestone, textiles, and other goods. The corridor's industrial importance increased after the creation of the Cheshire Reservoir in 1866, when the Hoosic River was dammed to provide power for downstream mills. The railroad remained a vital transportation link for more than a century before freight traffic declined and the line was abandoned in 1990. Community advocates then worked to preserve the historic rail corridor, leading to its conversion into a recreational trail beginning in 2001.
Today, the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a universally accessible path and part of the Massachusetts State Parks system. It runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough, and Adams. The trail passes through the scenic Hoosic River Valley between Mount Greylock and the Hoosac Mountains. Much of the route is flanked by the Cheshire Reservoir, the Hoosic River and wetlands.
Upon our return to Adams, we'll have the option to grab lunch or enjoy some ice cream. Please plan accordingly, this is a relaxed, social ride with time to enjoy the area. If you prefer, you're welcome to head home once the bike ride is complete.
Fun Fact : Susan B. Anthony, one of America's most famous women's rights leaders, was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts, where her childhood home is now the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. In addition to fighting for women's right to vote, she was a passionate abolitionist who worked to end slavery. Anthony made national headlines in 1872 when she was arrested for voting in a presidential election at a time when women were not allowed to vote. Susan passed away in March 13, 1906. Although she did not live to see it, her lifelong efforts helped lead to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote throughout the United States. Susan B. Anthony Birth Place Museum (30 minute walk or 5 minute car ride) from the Adams Visitor Center.
Requirements: · Bike in good working condition · Properly fitting helmet required · Water and snacks · Bike lock is a must for this event Parking Address: Please arrive 15 minutes early and be ready to roll at 9:00AM. Adams Visitor Center 3 Hoosac St, Adams, MA 01220 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUEg7PcLuPLG3PgW7

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Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Neil Schutzman
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Free during the morning on the Labor Day and want to get out for good company and a nice ride? Join us for a moderate paced (10-12mph) approximately 23 miles ride (elevation gain of about 1,100ft) through Marlborough, Sudbury and Framingham with a stop at Trombetta's for ice cream.

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Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Walter Lazarz, Sr., Benjamin West
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 9/7/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: Join us for a 3 day backpack in this very remote, beautiful area of the northern White Mountains. The Kilkenny Ridge Trail is a rugged north-south traverse in the Pilot and Pliny ranges offering a quieter, remote wilderness experience . We will camp at one designated and one stealth site. Key features include summits like Mt. Cabot (4,170 ft), The Horn, Mt Waumbek (4006 ft), the Weeks, and Terrace Ranges. This is a strenuous backpack of about 23 miles and 8120 ft of elevation. There are about 10 peaks that we will traverse. This trip is for experienced, fit, and flexible backpackers. Note that severe weather could cancel the trip.

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