Appalachian Mountain Club Worcester Chapter

Activity Type: Trail Work | Trail Work
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Robert Gonzalez
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 9/30/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Shovels and mattocks and axes, oh my! Do you hear the call? It's trail work time! Your fellow 20s & 30s are ready to get down and dirty, are you ready to join?
Two nights and two days at the Camp Dodge Trails Center in Gorham, NH, in the heart of the White Mountains. Under the instruction of staff from the AMC Trails Department we'll lend our time and hands to bolstering the good work done by AMC Pro Crews all over the region. In years past we've installed bog bridges, done rock work, installed boardwalks, and more! The work is vigorous but good for the soul and amazing to see results that will pay off for decades to come.
This trip includes 2 nights (Friday and Saturday) stay in one of the shared bunkhouses at Camp Dodge (we'll have one to our group, but we will be sharing) and delicious dinner Friday and Saturday + breakfast & lunch Saturday and Sunday (dietary needs will be met). Each day we'll rally after breakfast, go through the plan for the day, load ourselves and our gear up, and then off to the worksite. We'll put in a full day on Saturday and a partial day on Sunday so we all have a chance to head home.
This trip is intended for people in their 20s & 30s with an interest in trail work, conservation, and preserving the outdoors we know and love. No trail work experience is required, but is always welcome! All you need is a desire to learn and the ability to meet a minimum physical threshold. Work each day will involve hiking a few miles while carrying your pack, tools, and any necessary supplies over varied terrain with a moderate elevation gain. It's good work but it can be hard work. Prepare to be sore and tired but filled with the warm glow of knowing your contributions matter!
At the end of our work days, we'll be relaxing and socializing around Camp Dodge. There's nothing like a day digging in the dirt to make fast friends with your fellow crewmates!
This trip costs $50. Your fee goes directly to the cost of food at the Camp Dodge kitchen.
If you have any questions at all, please let your leaders know! We're happy to provide more information and to hopefully see you out there!

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

Description: Join the Worcester 20s and 30s for a morning hike at Wachusett Mountain, followed by a nearby social activity after the hike. This hike follows one of the more relaxed routes up Wachusett Mountain, with a mix of service roads and trail paths up to the summit. Given the timing of the hike, please plan to dress for the fall morning weather, as temperatures may be colder at the start of the hike. The planned route is a little under four miles with under 1000 feet of elevation gain. We plan to take around three hours up and back, which gives us plenty of time to get up and down with a short break at the top at a moderate pace.
We recommend bringing: At least one liter of water Snacks Suitable clothes for the weather and hiking conditions Appropriate footwear for trail environments Hiking poles (optional) Funds for the post-hike activity Parking and post-hike activity information will be shared with confirmed participants once the trip survey is complete.

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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Cynthia Pratt, Ingrid Molnar
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Come share the stories from your summer activities and make plans for the fall with the Worcester Chapter ! We will walk part of the Mass Central Rail Trail to the remains of the Springdale Mill then drive to Meola’s for ice cream and continued camaraderie. The planned route is 4 miles at an average pace of 22-25 minutes per mile. The route is mostly flat (dirt bike path) with optional narrow wooded trails with roots, rocks, and minor hills to see the river and read the informational plaques about the historical use of the area. Those who do not wish to go off the rail trail may opt to wait for the group to return.
Bring with you: Plenty to drink, a snack, insect repellent, and cash for ice cream! Wear: Appropriate footwear (trail runners, sturdy sneakers, hiking boots).
Pets are not permitted.
In the event of rain, we will cancel.

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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Lauren Flynn, Christopher Vieira
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 10/5/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join us for a hike at Callahan State Park (180 Millwood Street, Framingham MA). This hike will take us through open meadows and wooded trails. There will be a few sites along our route including Eagle Pond and the Earthen Dam.
The hike will be 3.3 miles with 219 feet of elevation gain.
Sturdy shoes, bug spray, a headlamp, and water are required.

No dogs please.

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