Fall Hike in Hoosac Range

Please join the MA Sierra Club on a beautiful fall hike in the Hoosac Range and Savoy Mountain State Forest of northwestern MA. This is a 4 mile hike with a 775 foot elevation gain. The trail is through hardwood and boreal forest, passes old cellar holes and a beaver pond, and culminates in a spectacular view, almost 360 degrees, on top of Spruce Hill (2,570 ft. elev.). Mt. Greylock and the southern Green Mountains are part of the vista from the summit.

During the hike we will be discussing old growth and mature forests, forest advocacy, and flora, fauna, and points of interest along the trail. Also, we may see migrating hawks and other raptors on Spruce Hill. It is a well known migratory watch spot during the fall.

We look forward to you seeing you at the trailhead in mid-October. Foliage should be peak or close to it!

Location: Savoy Mountain State Forest, 260 Central Shaft Rd, Florida, MA 01247

Hiking Level: Moderate

Cost: Free

Signup Instruction: The outing is open to adults and children (12 year and up) accompanied by a parent. Please go to this site and sign the virtual waiver. https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000018mkJkIAI&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Fall%20Hike%20in%20Hoosac%20Range@42.658675,-73.053696

Details regarding the hiking route, meeting location, etc. will be provided by email for those who register. Participants are to be in good health and physical shape to experience the hike. Previous hiking experience is a plus.

Bring: A list of what to bring will be provided to those who register.

Signup Restrictions: There is a cap of 20 participants for the hike. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

Additional Directions: Participants are responsible for transportation to/from the outing site.

Carpool: Carpooling can be coordinated separately. More information will be provided to registrants.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain or thunder and lightning cancels. Rain date for the hike is October 12, same start and end times.