Hikers should wear clothing in layers suitable for the weather. Trails may be icy, wear appropriate footwear (i.e. crampons). Hike leaders may refuse participation by unprepared hikers. If at least four inches of snow are on the ground the hike may be replaced by cross-country skiing or snow showing. Rain cancels. If in doubt about the conditions, contact the hike leader.
“Soapstone Mt” Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at the Hometown Kitchen, 48 South Rd, Somers CT. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Soapstone Mt parking lot at roughly 350 Gulf Rd, Somers CT directly opposite Sodom Rd. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PLJi3owD49EfqeRr9. The hike is 4.7 miles. Leader: Dave Dunn call or text (8600 597-1940. Given the short notice please text the leader that you are planning to be at either breakfast or the hike.
"CT NET Section 18 Tariffville Lollypop"Meet at 9:00 AM at the dead end of Wintonbury Road, Simsbury, CT (GPS coordinates: 41.87826, -72.77226). About a 5.5 mile loop hike.Dog friendly. Leader: Dave Wells: (413) 231-6571 text or call.
“Ashley Reservoir” Meet at 9:00 AM at the Elks club parking lot, 250 Whitney Ave., Holyoke MA. Easy, scenic, 3 1/2 mile hike. Bring drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 Text preferred
“Arches Hike” Meet at the closed Friendly’s – on (Route 202), 21 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA. Carpool at 9:00 AM to the trail head in Chester, MA, Dog Friendly. 5 mile hike. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029, Dyna309@charter.net.
"Bear Hole Reservoir Park" Meet at 9:00 AM at the parking area at 325 Great Plains Rd, West Springfield, MA. Hike about 5 miles. Dog friendly. Wear appropriate footwear, micro spikes, hiking poles and clothing for the weather conditions. Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 text preferred or
"Quabbin Reservoir Hike” – Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Crystal Springs Dairy Bar, 166 West St, Ware, MA. Spot Cars at Gate #40, hike from Gate 43 at Quabbin Res. Visit https://www.mass.gov/locations/quabbin-reservoir for more information. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Leader: Douglas Young (413) 267-9785 or Kodi1young@gmail.com.
"Dufresne Park” Meet at 8:30 AM for breakfast at the Earlee Mug, 437 E. State St., Granby, MA. Cash only. Meet for the hike at 9:30 AM at Dufresne Park, Kendall St. Entrance (across the street from the restaurant) A 3 to 31/2 mile hike. Dog friendly. Leader: Ann Morin (413) 374-1040 or morinann@hotmail.com.
“Horse Caves" - Meet at 8:00 AM at Atkins Farms,1151 West St, Amherst, MA for breakfast. At 9:00 AM, drive to the Notch Visitor's Center, 1500 West St, Amherst, MA. Hike around and through the Horse Caves. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/locations/mount-holyoke-range-state-park. Dog Friendly, but some parts are very steep so only really nimble dogs. Leader: James DeSellier (413) 297-3880 or jdesellier@haleyward.com.
“Hike Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area, Northampton, MA”. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Cooke Ave. parking lot. Easy, moderate, mostly flat terrain. Approximate distance is 4 miles. Interesting wildlife landscape including Lake Fitzgerald and bird blind. Dog friendly. Leader: Mike Cronin. (413) 566-3114 (Landline) or (413) 432-9912 (cell).
“McCann Family Farm/Whitaker Woods Somers” Meet at 9:00 AM at the McCann Family Farm parking lot, Route 190, 0.7 mile east of the intersection of Rts 190 and 83. Dog friendly. Leader: Dave Wells (413) 231-6571 text or call.
“Mineral Hills Conservation” – Meet at 10am at the trail head, west side of Sylvester Rd, Northampton, MA (0.2 mi north of Ryan Rd). About 4 miles of moderate terrain with a few early return options. Traction aids may be required. Bring lunch. Dogs allowed on leash. If we have sufficient snow, we will ski Notchview in Windsor, MA instead. Bring lunch, stay the day. No dogs allowed at Notchview. Please call, text or email day before if in doubt. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 (call or text) or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
“Mt. Tom Southside” Meet at 9:00 at the lower parking near Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke, MA. Hike up the steep south side with great views overlooking Easthampton, Barnes Airforce Base, and Springfield. Dogs welcome, but expect steep climbing. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 or Dyna309@charter.net.
“Robinson State Park” Meet at 10:00 AM at Sapelli School parking lot: 65 Begley St Agawam ( park in corner closest to the woods). Dogs must be on leash per park regulations. Leader: Marge Bloom marjorie.bloom724@gmail.com or text to (413) 433-1590.
"Hike Laughing Brook Neff Loop Trail” Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Reids Corner, Hampden Mini Mall, 20 East Longmeadow Rd., Hampden. Hike at 9:00 AM from Laughing Brook parking lot, 789 Main St., Hampden. This is a short 3 mile hike and is rated moderate but fairly easy. No dogs allowed.
Leader: Mike Cronin (413) 932-9912 or mike92341@gmail.com
“Hike Quabbin Tower” Meet at 8:00 AM for breakfast at the Roadhouse Cafe, 176 Federal St, Belchertown, MA. Meet for the hike at 9:00 AM at the Quabbin Tower Trailhead parking area on the right side of Windsor Dam Rd. off Rt. 9 (middle entrance). An approximately 4 mile loop trail to the tower. Bring snacks, water and microspikes. NO DOGS ALLOWED. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.