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.
A hike along the Mt. Holyoke ridge line is a great introduction to your explorations of the Connecticut River Valley. Cliff top viewpoints provide excellent spots to relax and soak in the abundance of open space and greenery in the valley.
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.
