“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. Hke around and through the Horse Caves. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/locations/mount-holyoke-range-state-park. Agile Dog Friendly, some parts are very steep so only really nimble dogs. Leader: James DeSellier (413) 297-3880 or jdesellier@haleyward.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.
“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, then return back past the plane memorial crash site. Short but steep hike. Dogs welcome, but expect steep climbing. Leader: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 or Dyna309@charter.net.
Meet at the Wachusett Greenways Trail Head, 21 Miles Rd., Rutland, MA. Hike will depart at 10:00 AM. Mostly flat terrain on Wachusett Greenways. Distance determined by the group but likely a minimum of 5 miles. Bring microspikes, snowshoes or cross country skis depending on the weather on that day. Leader: Diane Delrosario text to (508) 612-2557.
“Hike Peaked Mountain , Monson, MA.” Meet at 9:00 AM at the Miller Forest Tract parking lot,138 Butler Rd., Monson, MA. On a clear day Mount Wauchsett and New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock can be seen from Peaked's 1227 foot summit. The total distance is about 4.5 miles. Dog friendly. Leader: Mike Cronin (413) 432-9912 (cell)
"Rockhouse Reservation” Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Crystal Springs Dairy Bar, 166 West St. Ware, Ma. Hike at 9:00 AM from the Rock House Reservation parking lot, 535 Rt.9, West Brookfield, MA, about a mile past the Rt. 32N turnoff on the left. Relatively flat hike, about 3 to 4 miles. Bring traction aids. Dogs allowed but must be on a leash. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 text is best or bettrad@msn.com.
“Northfield Mountain” - Meet at 8:00 AM for breakfast at the Wagon Wheel, 39 French King Hwy, Gill, MA. Meet at 9:00 AM at Northfield Mountain Recreation Area Parking Lot, 99 Miller's Fall Rd (Rt. 63), Northfield, MA to hike up Northfield Mountain's Rose Ledges trail to the reservoir. About 4 miles. Micro-spikes are a must, snowshoes if there is enough snow. NO DOGS ALLOWED Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 bettrad@msn.com.