Hiking and More with AMC’s Southeastern Mass Chapter

Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Jeannine Audet, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 4/15/2026
Audience: Adults

Description: For fifty years, the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club has forged a legacy of adventure, conservation and community across the vast forests, rocky peaks, and sparkling coastlines of the New England region we call home. Join us as we mark 50 years of amazing memories and the enduring power of our shared passion! Participants in "SEM 50" activities will receive a commemorative pin & will be entered into a raffle with prizes awarded at the end of the year.
Join us for a Spring road bike ride through Westport and Dartmouth, MA. We will ride for 25-30 miles on quiet, well-maintained roads with some rolling hills, past farms and conservation lands, water ways and stone walls. The pace will be approximately 12mph. Partway through the ride, we will stop at the Parson's Reserve, maintained by Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, (DNRT) to view the daffodil fields in bloom. A bike in good working condition, a helmet and flashing red tail light are required to ride. Please also have water, a snack, a spare bike tube and clothing layers appropriate for changeable Spring weather. Bring a bike lock, as we will leave our bikes at a park across the street from the reserve, and walk 1/4 mile up a woodchip lined path to the fields. DNRT request a $5 per person cash donation. Sustained rain will result in cancellation of this ride. https://dnrt.org/parsons/

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Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Philip Hardebeck, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: Adults

Description: Join us for a 22-mile ride on some backroads in Dover and Medfield and savor the first days of Spring. We will meet for the ride at 10:45am and plan to start riding at 11:00. Overall pace will be moderate, 10-12 mph, and we will stop about halfway in Medfield at a bakery for focaccia and/or espresso. There is a bathroom at the bakery. Helmets and an operational bike are required. Riders should have supplies to fix a flat (e.g., tube that fits their tires, patch kit). Please bring water, snacks, and/or lunch. Rain cancels. Leaders will send an email before 8am on the day of the ride with notice of cancellation or any changes.

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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Paul Brookes, Robin Melavalin, Brian Gollub, Nancy Tutko, Jonah Sakwa-Novak
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 5/20/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: 50 YEARS OF ADVENTURE, CONSERVATION, FRIENDSHIPS For fifty years, the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club has forged a legacy of adventure, conservation, and community across the forests, peaks, and coastlines of New England. As part of our year‑long celebration, we invite you to take on one of the region’s most ambitious local challenges: the 20‑Mile Bioreserve Loop Hike .
A Strenuous, All‑Day Challenge The Bioreserve is known for its mostly flat terrain, but don’t let that fool you. The 20‑mile distance , 2.5 mph pace , and varied footing, i ncluding rocks, roots, wet areas, and long stretches of uninterrupted walking, make this a true endurance challenge. Expect to be on trail for approximately 9 to 10 hours . Sustained rain will result in rescheduling.
About the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve Stretching across more than 16,000 protected acres in and around Fall River, the Bioreserve offers nearly 50 miles of trails ranging from easy cart paths to narrow, rocky woodland routes. The landscape includes swamps, vernal pools, historic stone walls, old granite bridges, and long stretches of quiet forest. The loop also passes through Copicut Woods, home to the nearly 200‑year‑old Isaac Miller homestead.
History of the Loop Trail The 20‑Mile Loop Trail was created in 2022 to celebrate the Bioreserve’s 20th anniversary. Its development was a major volunteer effort: from April through October 2022, city staff and SEM AMC volunteers spent every Tuesday clearing the route and marking it with blue blazes. The trail officially opened on October 19, 2022, with a community ribbon‑cutting ceremony . Today, the loop stands as a testament to the dedication of SEM volunteers and walking it will be a perfect tribute to those volunteers as a SEM 50th anniversary year activity.
Earn the Loop Patch Hikers who complete the full 20‑mile loop will earn the limited‑edition Bioreserve Loop Patch . Additionally, all participants who do not yet have a SEM 50 pin will receive one of these commemorative pins, finally all participants will be automatically entered into a special SEM 50th Anniversary raffle, with prizes to be awarded at the end of the anniversary year. Each SEM 50th Anniversary event you attend earns you an additional raffle entry, so join us often!

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Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Jeannine Audet, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Registration
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Register By: 6/7/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: Join us as we participate in the celebration of AMC's 150th year! We will be biking for approximately 20 miles, as part of the AMC150 Relay, from Franklin, MA to Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This ride will follow relatively quiet, paved roads, with some hills, at a 12mph average pace. Riders should be fit and have a bike in good working condition. A helmet and red flashing tail light are required to ride. Weather-appropriate clothing to ensure your comfort and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water, snacks, and a spare tire tube. We will end at Borderland State Park, where you may join the SEM AMC150 Social Event. Carspotting will be required. Sustained rain will cancel this ride. A Ride with GPS link will be sent to registrants.

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