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The Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts

AMC-Berkshire’s Appalachian Trail Committee manages the maintenance, management, and protection of the almost 90 miles of Appalachian Trail within Massachusetts, coordinating the extensive volunteer effort that keeps the trail open and beautiful. We work in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the National Park Service (NPS).

For trail updates, see below.

April to September, we organize regular work parties for maintenance and improvement of the footbed, trail shelters, signs, and so on. Projects vary in complexity, but all include activities for both first timers and seasoned maintainers, so please check out the season’s schedule of trail work days (download from our AT Getting Involved page) and then contact a project leader to join in the fun. No experience is necessary to participate!

We also have some open positions for regular trail maintainers. If you’re interested, see Getting Involved. Our committee meets regularly at the Mt. Greylock Visitors’ Center in Lanesboro, MA.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s quarterly newsletter for trail stewards, The Register, is available online.

This web site has some basic information about hiking on the AT and a list of AT shelters and campsites in Massachusetts. For much much more information about the trail, see the many excellent web sites about the AT.

AT News & Announcements

AT Rerouted At Tyringham Cobble

Wed, 2008-07-30 11:40 — ngonter

The 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.

Upper Goose Pond Cabin Opened May 17

Wed, 2008-04-30 08:48 — ngonter

The Upper Goose Pond Cabin, located off the Appalachian Trail, opened for hikers starting Saturday, May 17.

March 2008 AT and Mount Greylock

Thu, 2008-03-20 19:02 — ngonter

The 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.