This weekend is predicted to be the peak of fall folliage in the South Berkshires and this is one of the best places to see it in the South Berkshires because you can see 3 states and the whole Housatonic river valley from this 1000 foot peak. If needed, we will divide into two groups, the turtles that will take their time & cover less territory & elevation, and the hares, who will move a little faster and cover more territory & elevation.
Mass Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is predicting peak fall colors in South & Central Berkshires (the Housatonic Valley) is likely to be this weekend. Check out their fall colors map.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Rain-gear,
- Appropriate footwear for hiking in potentially wet, muddy, rocky portions of the trail
- Snacks & Water
- Trekking poles if you use them (they make ascent & descent easier)
- Donation of $10-$20 (paid online or in cash or check made out to Q-MoB, Inc, which is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Mass Charitable Organization) to support both rent for the Commonwealth Collaborative space and to support Q-MoB’s ongoing work to empower rural queer men to broaden & deepen their connections with their queer neighbors in more than 20 social, recreation/wellness, & arts/culture activities every month in the 8 counties in 4 states that make up the Greater Berkshire Region.
Alternately you can participate for FREE in any of these 3 ways :
1. Become a Q-MoB Monthly Donor by donating $25/mo, $35/mo, $50/mo, $75/mo, $100/mo or more and get into all regular Q-MoB activities FREE
2. Request a Low-Income Scholarship or Work-Study Exchange when you register
3. Attend for FREE if this is your very 1st time at any Q-MoB activity
- Queer male friends who may be looking for a more heart-felt & fun connection with other queer men.
WEATHER: On the morning of the hike, please check the weather for the hike location before you leave home so you know current conditions and how to dress for them. Please let us know your cell phone number when you register so we can text you 2 hours before the event should an unexpected weather threat arise that causes us to have to cancel or postpone the activity.
CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.
DONATE OR BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.
HOW TO REACH US THE DAY OF THE HIKE: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Bart at 503-734-6508.
