AT Berkshires: Great Barrington Slackpack
Details
Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Susan Serra
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001GPEn
Audience: Adults
Description: This is a two-day, one-night slackpack/backpack in the southern Berkshires, covering 14 miles on the Appalachian Trail from Kellogg Road, Sheffield to Main Road, Tyringham. Together we’ll hike on moderate terrain enjoying views from multiple ledges, the Ice Gulch and Benedict Pond, with a total ascent of 2,847' during the trip.
We’ll be sheltering for the night just steps off the trail at The Memorial Chapel AT Great Barrington where you’ll have the option to leave your heavy gear, hiking with only a day-pack. Here there will be ample room for tenting with the option to shelter inside in the event of wet or cold weather. Electricity, bearbox and a port-a-potty are on site .
We will meet at the Chapel t o drop our overnight gear/food, then drive south to our start point in Sheffield. Participants should be prepared to shuttle or carpool with other attendees, and some may be asked to use their personal vehicles to help shuttle others – please be prepared for your vehicle to be used for this purpose.
This is a point-to-point hike over moderate terrain with some strenuous sections, you will be expected to hike at a slow-moderate pace of about 2mph moving and 1.5 overall. Each hiker must have all required gear, clothing, food, and water to be self-sufficient for a 2-day, 1-night backpack.
Registration is a two part process. Once you submit your online registration, a leader will contact you to conduct a participant screening and ensure the hike is a good fit – you will not be a confirmed participant until after you have completed the screening process. Trip details will be communicated to registered participants prior to the event.
The event will be held in light rain, severe weather cancels. Adults only. No dogs, please.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!