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The Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts

AMC-Berkshire’s ‘Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Management Committee’ is responsible for 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 monthly newsletter for the volunteers of the Appalachian Trail, their agency partners, and others interested in the stewardship of the Trail is posted online. The Register, can be found at http://www.appalachiantrail.org/what-we-do/trail-management-support/volunteer_toolkit/the-register.

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 Volunteer Gathering

Wed, 2011-12-14 11:35 — rbergstrom

The AT Committee will be holding our 10th Annual Volunteer Gathering on January 28, 2011 at the Mount Greylock Visitors Center. Current volunteers gather to hear the latest on the AT, make plans for the 2012 trail season and renew friendships. If you are interested in becoming an AT Volunteer this is a great opportunity to find out what it’s all about. Contact us at: at@amcberkshire.org for more info.

Upper Goose Pond Cabin Closing

Fri, 2011-09-02 18:32 — rbergstrom

The Upper Goose Pond Cabin will be closing for the season on October 16th. The last day for hikers to use the cabin will be October 15th. After closing hikers may use the open porch or tent platforms to camp as in the past. Hikers are advised to use the bear box to store their food as bears have been active in the area.