Join us for our enchanting Full Moon Hike series, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, we offer four unique destinations that allow you to progress from your first easy hike to more advanced adventures.
The Mount Holyoke Range, part of the Metacomet Ridge, is one of the few east-west mountain ranges in the U.S. A seven-mile hike along the ridge offers stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley, inspired Thomas Cole’s painting “The Oxbow,” and passes historic sites like the Skinner House. The hike starts at the State Park Headquarters in the Notch and ends at Route 47 near the Connecticut River.
Mt Toby Geology Tour with Professor Richard Little
Mt Toby is considered one of the most biodiverse forests in New England. We will make the 17-mile circuit around Mt Toby by bus with several stops for short hikes. At each stop we will examine a geologic feature. These features range in geologic time from 15,000 years ago to 200 million years ago, from Glacial Lake Hitchcock to Pangea.
This three-day, two-night experience is designed for the hiker looking to expand their backpacking experience. In this rustic course, we will stay as a group, cooking meals on a stove, and learning the tips and tricks of backpacking. This course will be hands-on and moderately challenging.
Pangaea and Lake Hitchcock Geology Tour with Prof Richard Little
This three and a half hour trip will introduce you to the amazing stories revealed in the local rocks and landscapes as we travel along Rte. 2 from Erving to Greenfield. You will discover spectacular rock outcrops of all three rock types (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) that preserve a great hidden history that influences both scenery as well as human history.
Trustees: Bullitt Reservation to Chapel Brook Waterfall Hike
Explore two astounding Trustees properties! Chapel Brook—a tributary of the South River— meanders through a dense hardwood forest before cascading over three bedrock ledges.
October can be the most beautiful time of year for exploring the local forests of New England. We have carefully chosen the best scenic locations for optimal foliage viewing.
The Rivulet at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead is home to old growth, including ancient specimens of hemlock and a magnificent cherry tree - join us in exploring what an ancient forest may have resembled.
This two-day, one-night experience is designed for the hiker new to backpacking and looking to expand their camping skills in a controlled environment. In this rustic course, we will stay as a group, cooking meals on a stove, and learning the tips and tricks of backpacking. This course will be hands-on and moderately challenging.
