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
Ice Storm Damage Update
Sat, 2009-04-04 13:46 — rbergstromProgress is being made in removing downed trees and branches from the AT as the snow and ice of winter recedes.
Ice Storm of December 2008 Damages The AT
Sun, 2009-01-18 08:59 — ngonterThe December 2008 ice storm did major damage to sections of the trail and some sections are impassable.
Upper Goose Pond Cabin To Open May 16
Sun, 2009-01-18 08:57 — ngonterThe cabin at Upper Goose Pond will open on Saturday, May 16, 2009 for the season.
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.
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.