Bay Circuit Trail & Greenway

Hike & Blaze on the BCT in Easton/Sharon
2025-08-17 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

Lets Hike Ward Reservation - Andover/North Andover
2025-08-16 10:00 - 14:30

Emerson Thoreau Amble
2025-08-15 10:00 - 15:00

Trail Run on the Bay Circuit Trail north
2025-08-09 08:00 - 14:00
Volunteer Led Event | Free | Registration Required

Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Rowley, MA

AMC Boston - BCT Potluck
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
Details to come

Greater Lowell Bike Pedestrian Plan Public Workshop
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Drop in to the Lowell Senior Center to contribute your expertise on the bike and pedestrian routes in the Greater Lowell area. Mark up maps with problem areas and dangerous roadways that need fixing up! Your input is essential to help create an interconnected network of sidewalks, bike lanes, crossing signals, and rail trails.

Appleton After Work Walk
2025-06-30 18:30 - 19:30
Staff Led Events | Free | Registration Required

Mindfulness Appleton Hike
2025-06-22 09:00 - 12:00
Staff Led Event | Free | Registration Required

LET'S HIKE THE FIELDS OF WARD RESERVATION AND CELEBRATE THE SOLSTICE / ANDOVER MA
2025-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
Volunteer Led Hike | Free | Registration Required

AMC Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Andover, MA

Early Morning BCT Stroll at Old Town Hill
2025-06-20 05:15 - 07:00
Staff Led Event | Free | Registration Required | Newbury, MA

Saturday Morning Trail Maintenance - Pembroke
2025-06-14 09:30 - 13:30
Staff Led Event Series | Volunteering | Saturdays

Pembroke, MA

TRY EXPORING ANDOVER (TEA) TIME HIKE – WEST PARISH TO POMPS POND
2025-06-12 10:00 - 13:00
Volunteer Led Hike Series | Free | Thursdays | Registration Required

AMC Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | North Andover, MA

Saturday Morning Trail Maintenance - Pembroke
2025-06-07 09:30 - 13:30
Pembroke

AMC Worcester Chapter - Volunteer For Trails! Ice Cream Social + Info Session
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:00
Are you curious to learn about trail volunteer opportunities in the area and how you can get involved? Have you ever wanted to volunteer for trails but didn’t know how? This event is for you! Grab an ice cream cone and meet Bay Circuit Trail Coordinator, Amber Stearns, and AMC Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor, Connor Piechota, at this informal informational event! Amber and Connor will be on hand to talk about volunteer opportunities on the Bay Circuit Trail and other trails in the area. Meet other folks interested in trail volunteer work as well as leaders and learn about trail skills trainings and trail work opportunities.

The event will take place on Thursday, June 5 starting at 6:30pm. No trails experience necessary – just a desire to learn! Ice cream is available for purchase. We will be outside on the patio if the weather is nice. The event starts at 6:30 but feel free to come when you can!

For more info about West End Creamery, visit: West End Creamery

West Bridgewater River Walk
2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a day walking, biking, or kayaking along scenic River St. Shop along Crafters Row, tour the historic Keith House, play in the kids’ area and learn about area nonprofits. Music on 2 stages with lots of food and beer! There will be something for everyone! Hosted by West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation. Admission is free.

190 River St, West Bridgewater, MA, 02379

Hike for a Change Finish Line Party
2025-05-31 16:00 - 22:00
On May 31, Dirty Hands Project will be completing the 200-mile hike of the Bay Circuit Trail. Please join us on this special day to celebrate everyone that participated in the Hike for a Change and thank them for raising awareness for mental health.

Tickets are $50 per person. Light fare will be served. Cash bar. All proceeds go to Dirty Hands Project. Sunset Club, 4 Old Point Rd, Newbury, MA 01951, USA

Space is limited so get your tickets now!

Mystic Link Trail: Connect with Open Spaces
2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:30
Come and learn about the Mystic Link Trail, an exciting new walking & biking trail connecting Andover to Boston

Learn about a new recreational trail project called the Mystic Link Trail which originates in Andover and connects 10+ communities to Boston. This trail is a spur of the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail that arcs around the city of Boston from Newburyport to Duxbury.

Andover trail and conservation groups will also provide an overview of local trails and conservation efforts and help you get to the Mystic Link Trail!

BCT Single-Day End to End Series
2025-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
Did you know that AMC’s Boston Chapter is turning 50 in 2025? As part of the year-long celebrations, AMC Boston is planning a series of day of hikes along the Bay Circuit Trail on May 31st, with the goal of attempting to hike nearly the whole trail in a single day. The trips are open for registration and are listed by region. Click on the hike you would like to participate in for more details and registration.

BCT Friday Afternoon May-Mindfulness Hike
2025-05-30 13:00 - 16:00
Mindful Steps on the Bay Circuit Trail: A Mental Health Month Walk

Join us on Friday, May 30th for a refreshing and casual mindfulness hike along a beautiful section of the Bay Circuit Trail, perfectly timed for May Mental Health Month! This walk is designed to help you unwind, reconnect with nature, and practice mindfulness in the serene outdoors. This hike will be led by the new BCT Outreach Assistant, Sarah Dolan!

TRY EXPLORING ANDOVER (TEA) TIME HIKE – BAY CIRCUIT TRAIL - WARD HILL TO SKUG RIVER
2025-05-22 10:00 - 13:00
Volunteer Led Hike Series | Free | Thursdays | Registration Required

AMC Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Andover, MA

Ogilvie Town Forest and Hathaway Hill (BCT)
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00
Volunteer Led Hike | Free | Vigorous Hike

AMC Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Weston, MA

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB'S ANNUAL TRAILS SKILLS COLLEGE
2025-05-15 07:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | AMC Camp Dodge Trails Center, 1 Camp Dodge Rd, Gorham, NH 03581, Gorham, New Hampshire, United States
AMC will be hosting it’s annual Trail Skills College from May 15th – 19th, 2025. This event will offer five days worth of trails skills training workshops and courses to choose from. The event is hosted at Camp Dodge Trails Center in Gorham NH. Registration for this event is first come, first serve and has associated fees for trainings, lodging, and dining.

Mothers Day Bike Ride on the Bruce Freeman (BCT)
2025-05-11 09:30 - 11:30
Staff Led Events | Group Bike Ride |

Family Oriented | Acton, MA

SATURDAY MORNING TRAIL MAINTENANCE SERIES #3 - PEMBROKE
2025-05-10 09:30 - 12:30

TRY EXPLORING ANDOVER (TEA) TIME HIKE – BAY CIRCUIT TRAIL – HAROLD PARKER STATE FOREST TO SKUG RIVER RESERVATION
2025-05-08 10:00 - 13:00

BCT Northern Terminus Work Party (Day 2) - 20s & 30s Event
2025-05-04 09:30 - 16:00
BCT Coordinator | Volunteer Event | Newburyport, MA

Boardwalk & bog bridge work at the Northern Terminus of the BCT. This event is geared towards volunteers in their 20s & 30s but is still open to anyone.

BCT Northern Terminus Work Party (Day 1) - 20s & 30s Event
2025-05-03 09:30 - 17:30
BCT Coordinator | Volunteer Event | Newburyport, MA

Boardwalk & Bog Bridge work at the Northern Terminus of the BCT. This is event is geared towards volunteers in their 20s & 30s but is still open to anyone.

Scenic Hike in Sherborn, Dover, and Medfield
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Volunteer Led Hike | Free | Registration Required

AMC Hiking, Local Walks & Trail Running | Sherborn, Dover & Medfield, MA

Springtime Saturday Maintenance Series - Pembroke, MA
2025-04-26 08:30 - 12:00
Staff Led Event Series | Volunteering | Saturdays

Beginner friendly

20s&30s Weeknight Wander at Callahan State Park on the BCT
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00
Volunteer Led Event | Registration Required | Free

AMC Hiking, Local Walks, and Trail Running | Framingham, MA
