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We organize hiking, biking, paddling, and winter fun activities locally as well as to western Mass and New Hampshire. As an Appalachian Mountain Club chapter, we promote the club’s recreational, conservation, and educational mission. Our volunteer leaders have all received training to help ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. AMC membership in not required; our activities are open to anyone with the appropriate fitness and gear. We’re looking forward to meeting up with you and hope you give us a try!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SEM Chapter Hut Weekend at Cold River CampNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Paul Brookes, Jeannine Audet, Lawrence Petrone
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000q417
Register By: 9/12/2025
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join the fun at SEM's Annual Chapter Hut Weekend. Nestled in Evans Notch, for the second year we will be at Cold River Camp in North Chatham, NH. Cold River Camp offers easy access to the Presidential, Mahoosuc, and Carter Ranges, and the Saco and Androscoggin Rivers, making it an ideal base for exploration. All are welcome, youngsters, adults, retirees. AMC members from any chapter and non-members. There will be something for everyone.
The weekend begins on Friday afternoon September 26th (arrive any time after 2 PM) and ends on Sunday September 28th after a morning activity. Leaders will plan a variety of activities including family-friendly activities for example hikes, paddles, bike rides, yoga, stargazing, campfires with smores, sing-alongs, ping-pong competitions, talks and more. Be your own activity director and do as little or as much as you want. New to SEM Chapter Hut Weekend? This is a weekend of relaxation, reflection, recreation and recharging, think of it as part summer camp, part retreat, and totally fun.
A historic central Lodge welcomes guests with a spacious living room and dining room. Two hearty, hot meals (breakfast and dinner) and one bagged trail lunch will be provided daily starting with dinner Friday night at 6 PM and ending with a hot breakfast Sunday morning and a bagged trail lunch for Sunday's activities. All meals are homemade by the camp chef using seasonal ingredients and served family style or buffet. A vegan/vegetarian option will always be available to those who have requested vegetarian meals during registration. Participants may bring their own snacks as well as beer and wine (BYOB) for the daily social hour (please drink responsibly).
Charming rustic cabins offer single, double and family occupancy. Each cabin is unique featuring wood stoves or fireplaces. A few cabins have electricity and will be saved for those with medical needs. Cabin assignments will be made by the leaders to best accommodate families with children and not first come first served. Restrooms with showers are available close to the cabins. Participants must bring bed linens/sleeping bag & towel, as we are staying during the "off season".
Pro-Tip for non-members: Join AMC using the SEM discount available here . We are running a promotion that is providing a Hugh discount for an individual membership of $25 (usually $50). Once you have joined, select the Member price, it more than pays for itself on this trip alone and gives you 10% off future trips. All fees includes two nights lodging and meals.
More info: Cold River Camp Saco river canoe and kayakReminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- White Mountain Fall Foliage Hike Times Three!!Needs location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): William Belben, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001XTNd
Audience: AdultsDescription: What could be better than a day of White Mountains Hiking during Fall Foliage? Three days of hiking, of course! Please join me on a 3-day, 2-night hiking trip in Crawford Notch where we will hike a series of lower mileage, low elevation hikes that will provide beautiful views of the fall foliage and even some waterfalls along the way. Overnight accommodations will be the in the Shapleigh Bunkhouse at the AMC Highland Center. 2 Breakfast and 2 Dinner meals are included. All of the above at a spectacular price of $180 per person.
Planned hike locations are detailed below, but please note that locations may be modified if needed due to weather or trail conditions:
Artist’s Bluff: 1.4 mi, 423’ gain North and Middle Sugarloaf: 3.3 mi, 1,060’ gain Arethusa Falls/Frankenstein Cliffs: 2.8 mi, 820’. (5.3mi, 1,650) Mt Willard: 3.1 mi, 895’ gain Zealand Falls: 5.5 mi, 616’ gain
These hikes are rated as moderate based on the AMC activity rating criteria. Participants should in good shape and have recent hiking experience of similar distance and elevation. You should also be comfortable navigating around/over uneven terrain with roots, rocks and some small water crossings.
Participants must have sturdy hiking footwear, multiple layers of non-cotton clothing for potential changing weather conditions during the hike , full rain gear, snacks/lunch and a minimum of 2 liters of water. Hiking poles are recommended. A full gear list will be provided after registration.
The hike is open to all who qualify. You do not need to be a member of AMC to join. Participants will be screened to determine if they have the recent hiking experience and proper gear to attend the hike. To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather or unacceptable trail conditions, the planned route may be modified by the leaders either before or during the hike.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- SEM ANNUAL MEETINGNeeds location
Activity Type: Social | Annual Chapter Dinners
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Paul Brookes, Jeannine Audet
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000q3eX
Register By: 11/1/2025
Audience: EveryoneDescription: The 50th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the AMC will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Bay Pointe Club in Buzzards Bay, MA. It will commence at 4:30 pm with a social hour (includes free appetizers and cash bar) and the chapters' Annual Meeting will be called to order at 5:30 PM.
All SEM members and their friends are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting as well as anyone interested in becoming a member of our chapter. There is no charge for attending either the Social Hour or the Annual Meeting.
Following the official chapter business, the SEM Annual Dinner will commence.
Registration details: If you register for the SEM Annual Dinner you do NOT need to also register for the Annual Meeting; if, however, you plan to attend the Annual Meeting but not stay for dinner, please register here so we have an accurate count and order sufficient appetizers.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
