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IMPORTANT: We have retired the separate AMC Worcester Third Wednesday Meetup group. At this point it does not make sense to maintain 2 distinct Meetup groups, so if you are not already a part of our main AMC Worcester Meetup group, please join here now. All future Third Wednesday events will be posted here.
The Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The mission of AMC Worcester is to encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that successful conservation depends on this experience.
For more activities posted by our Worcester leaders visit our Chapter Website https://amcworcester.org/
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20's & 30's Full Moon Hike at Mt. Wachusett
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Peter Eggleston, Zenya Molnar
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001EBKn
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join us for an evening hike up Mt. Wachusett during the July full moon, called the Buck Moon! We will hike 3-4 miles with a total elevation gain of about 750 ft. Weather permitting, we plan to spend some time at the summit to enjoy the sunset or the moon and stars and perhaps some snacks.
The trails will include sections of moderate terrain and we will be moving at a moderate pace.
Proper equipment will be required for this hike, including: hiking and weather appropriate clothing, water, a day pack, and a headlamp. No dogs please.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Explore Your Inner Backpacker Monadnock Sunapee Greenway Section 1
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Christine Fogarty, Kristin Siok
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001BoDp
Audience: EveryoneDescription: New to backpacking? Want to explore one of New England's longer distance trails? This trip is for you! Our trip will begin at the foot of Mt. Monadnock and travel northward over rolling terrain to the town of Nelson, NH. As a group, we will hike at a slow to mod pace (1.0-1.5mph) with frequent stops so we can enjoy the beautiful woods around us. There will be many other interesting and unique features to be seen! The daily mileage is about 5-7 miles/day with a total trip mileage of approximately 11miles. Some parts of the trip is a road walk (either dirt or pavement). The trip will require an early meet time on Saturday to drop off cars at the starting and ending locations. Participants must have appropriate backpacking gear for this one night, two-day trip, including food and water. We will work with you to develop hard skills to learn how to use your gear proficiently. Heavy rain/T-storms cancels. Sign-up preference given to those who have completed this year's Worcester Chapter Inner Backpacker workshop. Others may register but will be wait-listed until July 25. Trip limited to 7 participants. Registration is a two part process. A questionnaire will be sent to you upon application for this trip. Registration closes on July 27.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Cheer on the Riders in the Pan-Mass Challenge
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Ingrid Molnar, Joseph Abbascia Jr.
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001EVmX
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Let’s support the participants of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) in celebration of its inaugural start in Worcester! This year, t he PMC will start at Holy Cross College on Saturday, August 1st. The official start time is 6:00 a.m. with starting-line remarks scheduled at 5:50 a.m.
Join us along the route in Millbury where we will cheer on the riders on their 100-mile route from Worcester to Bourne . The full Saturday route can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53025381 . Meeting time and place: We will meet in Millbury near the route in an easily accessible parking lot around 6 a.m. and take a short walk over to the route. Exact place and time will be emailed to registered participants. Afterwards, for those interested, we’ll meet at a local coffee shop and bakery for breakfast.
The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon whose mission is to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 100% of all rider-raised funds goes directly to Dana-Farber. For more information on the PMC, go to https://www.pmc.org/ We hope to see you in Millbury for this exciting event! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ingrid Molnar at social@amcworcester.org.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Tully Lake Paddle, Royalston, MA
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Patrice Thibodeau
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000013SDh
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Flatwater paddle in canoe or kayak upstream on the Tully River to Long Lake. Then reverse and paddle downstream to Tully Lake. Island hop in Tully Lake, possible blueberry picking or swimming (if water quality is good). No rapids and no beaver dams. All participants MUST wear a PFD (personal floatation device or also known as life vest) the whole time on the water. Bring drinking water, lunch, snacks and a sense of humor. Rental boats are not available from AMC. Phone Tully Lake Campground to determine if boat rentals are available to the general public. Open to families, but all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
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