The Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Berkshire Chapter reports significant progress toward ensuring the long-term protection and maintenance of the Massachusetts portion of the New England National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the New England Trail (NET). In addition to important volunteer efforts and other key accomplishments on the trail in 2010, the AMC has hired a NET Planner to oversee management and administration of the trail in Massachusetts.
Some of our outings and activities are described with the words “new members especially welcome” or “new member hikes”. The Berkshire chapter is reaching out to all of you who have just recently joined the AMC or those who may have been members for a while but never quite made it into the woods, out on the water or up that mountain. Whether you are a member of five months or five years, have never been on an AMC hike or join in all the time, these activities are for you.
These links provide information about taking part in our various activities. They are for anyone who wants to get involved: prospective members, new members, and old-timers who want to try new things.