Saturday, January 11, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Massachusetts, Central,
MA
If you're new to winter hiking, join us for this winter Wachusett hike. Hoping for conditions that will allow us to practice using traction devices. Wachusett is great for conditioning for the bigger mountains in the SEM Winter Series because the ascents/descents are longer than those of the Blue Hills. The planned route will be around 5.5 miles and 2,000' elevation gain. You need recent hiking experience of this length/elevation. The Jan 8 hike will have the same route. This hike is open to all that qualify and you do not have to be a member of AMC to participate. On-line registration is required. Attendance in a Winter Hiking Workshop (does not have to be SEMs) or winter hiking experience is also required. Preference will be given to first time winter hikers who attended this year's SEM Winter Hiking Workshop. A full winter gear list will be sent out to confirmed participants, but you can expect to need microspikes for traction devices on this hike. If you'd like to borrow microspikes or poles, please email the leader [email protected] after you register. The chapter has a limited amount of gear to loan. DCR CHARGES A PARKING FEE OF $5 FOR MA RESIDENTS AND $20 FOR NON RESIDENTS. PAY AT THE KIOSK UNLESS YOU HAVE A DCR STATE PASS.
Free
