Appalachian Mountain Club Worcester Chapter

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Sarah Wesinger, Cynthia Pratt
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 10/14/2026
Audience: Women+

Description: Join the Appalachian Mountain Club Worcester Chapter for a women-only hike at Mt. Pisgah in Northborough, MA , as part of our Women’s Hiking Series. This series is designed to provide a supportive and empowering environment where women can enjoy the outdoors, connect with one another, and build confidence on the trail.
We’ll hike a 3.2-mile loop over moderate terrain , taking in the beautiful scenery of peak foliage season . This is a great opportunity to enjoy a fall hike, meet other women in the AMC community, and spend some time connecting with nature.
Please come prepared for changing fall temperatures and moderate terrain. Light layers and at least 1 liter of water are recommended. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots are also encouraged.
Whether you’re a regular hiker or looking to get more involved in the outdoors, we welcome you to join us for a fun and supportive morning on the trail!

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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Donald Davies, Thomas McParland
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: Mount Watatic Fall Foliage Hike Join us for a scenic fall foliage hike to Mount Watatic. This moderately paced hike covers approximately 4.4 miles with 1,090 feet of elevation gain . Our route will take us to the New Hampshire border before looping through Nutting Hill and the Watatic Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary route to the summit of Mount Watatic. At the summit, we'll enjoy a lunch and snack break on the east side, where weather permitting, we'll have views of Mount Monadnock, Wachusett Mountain, and the vibrant fall colors of the surrounding region. After our break, we will descend Mount Watatic and return to our starting point. The p ace will be Moderate, approximately 1.5-2.0 mph, with periodic breaks and a longer stop at the summit for lunch and photos.
Please bring: Plenty of water Lunch and snacks Appropriate hiking footwear Clothing suitable for the weather and trail conditions Come enjoy a beautiful autumn day on one of the region's most scenic foothills while taking in outstanding foliage and summit views.

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Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Luke Chapdelaine
Registration Type: Registration
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Register By: 10/13/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the Worcester 20's & 30's for an outdoor cooking lesson and short hike at Douglas State Forest!
Sal Vazquez Reyes will teach the group how to make sopes, a tradition Mexican dish made with corn masa and beans. For the toppings, we will make a cactus salad and salsa. For drinks, we can make a refreshing Jamaica agua fresca. After cooking, we will have a nice brunch all together. During the instruction, attendees will work in small groups at cooking stations, with use of a charcoal grill.
After brunch, we will have the option to do a short hike at Douglas State Forest. The exact length and route of this hike will depend on participant interest, and how much time is leftover before the full Interchapter Social at Treehouse Brewing at 4pm (more details on that below). Also, for this hike afterward, it is requested that particpants wear something of a blaze orange color, as it is hunting season. Please reach out to Luke if you don't have any of these items.
As time gets closer, participants will be sent out an excel sheet to sign up for what cooking equipment they can bring. Please plan to bring at least a couple of these items to ensure we have enough for each group. These items include cooking pan, cutting board, knife, saucepan, tongs, wooden spoons, and bowls. The leaders will bring all of the food needed for cooking, and there will be a cost of $12 per participant to help cover this. Details for this payment will be sent after registration.
Registration is required for attendance, and registration closes on Tuesday 10/13 at 8pm to allow for us to prepare accordingly. Hope to have you join us!
This event is part of the 20's & 30's Interchapter Fall Fest: Social at Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA with the Connecticut, Narragansett, Southeastern MA, Western MA, and Worcester MA chapters. After the hike, participants are encouraged to attend the Social at Treehouse Brewing in Charlton, MA at 4pm. Please register for the Tree House Social at this link: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Id8o/act00023773 .

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Activity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): David Miller
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Everyone

Description: During a recent overnight backpack, several people expressed interest in learning how to pitch a tarp for overnight camping. The group will meet at the trailhead and hike 1.6 miles to camp for lunch, including a section of the Midstate Trail. After lunch, the leader will begin with a brief review of the pros and cons of camping with a tarp instead of a tent. Then, the leader will demonstrate ways of pitching tarps of various sizes and shapes . Demonstration of tarp pitches, tarp sizes and weights: 1. Plow point: Silnylon (10 X 10 ft. and 1 lb. 7 oz,) 2. A frame: Silnylon (8.5 X 8.5 ft. with beaks and 1 lb. 9 oz,) 3. Leanto: Space blanket with grommets (5 ft X 7 ft. 12 oz.) 4. Half pyramid: MLD Super Tarp (8.5 X 10 ft. and 12 oz.) 5. Gunya: Nylon DD Multicam Tarp (3m X 3m or 10ft X 10ft and 1 lb. 12 oz,) Knots I often use: bowline, prussic, sheet bend, tautline hitch, clove hitch, half hitch, slippery half hitch. Knots I seldom use: overhand knot, trucker’s hitch, McCarthy hitch, mooring hitch, marlinspike hitch. Sometimes a toggle can take the place of a knot. This outing will take place at the Miller family woodlot, in Princeton, MA. Participants are asked to bring whatever equipment they normally carry on an overnight backpack including water for two days (The nearest filterable water is 650 yards or about a third of a mile away.) and four meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, and lunch). In place of a tent, participants will bring a tarp, 6 to 10 tent stakes, 50 feet of cordage, a waterproof ground sheet, and some form of insect protection (a bug net, a bivy sack, a net tent, or insect repellent). After the leader’s tarp pitching demonstrations, participants will practice setting up their shelters for the night.

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