Thursday Night Hike 8/13 - Greenfield, Western Massachusetts

Thursday Night Hikes are back! Please join us this summer for some of our favorite hikes in Western Massachusetts, led by Volunteers Amy, Sam, and Beck.This week’s Thursday Night Hike is a short, beginner-friendly hike with multiple dramatic views along a trap rock ridge. Trails are winding with some steep descents, have exposed rocks and roots, and may be slippery. The ridge trail has steep drop-offs. 2.0 miles, 200 ft elevation change.About Thursday Night Hikes:Thursday Night Hikes are all about finding community and relaxing in nature with other queer folks! They are a low-stakes, low-stress way to meet new people while enjoying summer outside. We hike at the pace of the slowest person, and we don’t leave anyone behind. Hikes range from 1.5 to 3 miles and are generally within a 30- to 40-minute radius of the Northampton/Amherst area. All hikes start at 5:30pm and may go as late as 8:00pm. Hikes generally run rain or shine, but we will cancel for heavy rain, thunderstorms, or extreme heat.Hikes in this series will be posted on a monthly basis. Please note that space is limited (generally 8-14 people), and registration is required for each hike. Please cancel your registration if you realize you can’t go so that other people can attend!We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.Parking: Free parking in small paved lot, no restroom facilities.Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals remain home on this adventure. Tell them we said hi!Hike: 2 mile, 200 ft elevation gainCost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!Bring: Water, snacks, comfortable hiking shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat.Masks are not required at this event. Please be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.