We are one of twelve regional chapters making up the Appalachian Mountain Club. We represent Western Massachusetts, including Franklin, Hampshire, Hamden, and Berkshire Counties. To find out more about us, see our General Information page.
- Stay Informed: Schedule of Events, News, Email Lists
- Learn More: Activities & Trips, Appalachian Trail, Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, Noble View Camp
- Get Involved: Protect the environment, Participate in trips, Join, Lead trips, Learn skills, Volunteer
- Invitation to non-members: Come try out some of our activities before joining. Check out our schedule of events, pick something that interests you and contact the leader or show up at the designated rendezvous (or both). And look around our getting involved section, too.
News & Announcements
Get To Know AMC: Potluck On Dec. 3
Tue, 2008-10-14 15:31 — ngonterThe Berkshire Chaper of the Appalachian Mountain Club will a potluck on Dec. 3 at the Hadley Senior Community Center. Join us to talk about the outdoors and enjoy good company.
Big Berkshire Bash Ushers In New Exec Committee Members
Fri, 2008-11-07 12:16 — ngonterThe Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club welcomed its new chair, Deborah Levine of Hadley, at the Big Berkshire Bash and Annual Meeting on Nov. 1.
Save That Date: Berkshire Chapter Hosts Fall Gathering 2009
Tue, 2008-09-02 10:36 — ngonterThe Berkshire Chapters is hosting the AMC Fall Gathering 2009, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18, 2009 at Chimney Corners YMCA Camp in Becket, MA.
AT Rerouted At Tyringham Cobble
Wed, 2008-07-30 11:40 — ngonterThe section of the Appalachian Trail that goes over the Tyringham Cobble was recently relocated and now travels over the cobble to the overlooks previously located on a side trail.
Full Access To Upper Goose Pond Cabin Ended Sept. 20
Wed, 2008-04-30 08:48 — ngonterThe Upper Goose Pond Cabin, located off the Appalachian Trail in Otis, ended its full-time access season on Sept. 20.
How To Grow A Really "Green" Lawn
Sun, 2008-03-30 20:56 — ngonterConservation Committee member Mary Van Leeuwen provides guidance about creating a nice lawn without environmental guilt.
March 2008 AT and Mount Greylock
Thu, 2008-03-20 19:02 — ngonterThe roads on Mt Greylock, Bascom Lodge and the Veterans War Memorial remain closed while the roads are being rebuilt. The Visitors’ Center at the south end of the mountain and all trails, including the Appalachian Trail, remain open.
Help Needed For The Other MM Trail (Mahican-Mohawk Trail)
Sun, 2008-01-27 21:11 — ngonterThe Deerfield River Watershed Association (DRWA) has taken responsibility for the Mahican-Mohawk Trail and is looking to the AMC for help making improvements.
Springfield AMC Member Hikes 117-Mile M-M Trail In Six Days
Wed, 2007-05-30 20:35 — ngonterJohn Klebes is an M-M trail maintainer and wrote the account of his hike this spring. Klebes day hiked sections of the M-M Trail for many years, but this April he decided to through-hike the entire trail end-to-end in a week.
Looking For A Few Good People To Volunteer To Help The Outings Committee
Sun, 2007-03-04 16:46 — ngonterThe Outings Committee is looking for volunteers to plan outings and recruit leaders for the outings, as well as volunteers to be activity leaders.