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Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Kerry Leonard, Joseph Abbascia Jr., Renee Pittelli
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000014Qkv
Register By: 8/13/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: Have you ever wanted to section hike on the AT? Join us as for a weekend backpacking adventure along the AT from the Connecticut border into the Berkshires. We will meet on Friday evening and camp in the Great Barrington area. On Saturday morning we will organize our car spot and drive to the trail head. On Saturday we will hike along the AT to the Race Brook Falls campsite. Sunday we will continue along the AT to our exit point at Guilder Pond and regroup with all of the cars. Saturday – 5.5 miles and 1115 feet of elevation gain Sunday – 3 miles and 984 feet of elevation gain This is a fully self-supported backpack trip. Come with gear to camp overnight, food and food prep items, and water filtration. See the gear list linked below. Meeting time and place: Friday evening in Great Barrington, location to be set to confirmed participants. Gear Requirements: · Backpacking Gear List · At least 2 liters of water · Trail meals and snacks Physical Fitness Expectations: These hikes are rated as vigorous. Participants should be comfortable hiking multiple days, consecutively, while carrying a considerable load in their pack (25-35lbs) over rocky terrain. The pace will be moderate. We will hike as a group and maintain the pace of the slowest hiker in the group. Weather and Contingency Plans: This trip will run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., severe weather). In the event of dangerous conditions, we will cancel. Registration and Waitlist: Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 6 participants with 5 waitlist slots. Please register early and cancel promptly if you cannot attend, so that others may join.
Questions? If you have any questions reach out to Kerry Leonard at kerry_leonard@yahoo.com.

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