Queer Day Hike - Western Massachusetts
July 8, 2023 — 10:00 - 1:30 pm ET
Rain date: July 15, 2023
Join TVOP volunteer Sam (they/them) for a Queer Day Hike in the Greenfield, MA area. We will follow a trail as it winds its way through a wildlife management area until we reach a massive rocky outcrop deep in the forest. These dramatic, lichen-encrusted monoliths form a natural enclosure with sheer sides, and the ledges at the top are the perfect place for lunch. The trail is steep for the first quarter mile and then levels off, gently meandering through a hemlock-hardwood forest flanked by old stone walls and a brook below, which is always within earshot.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require an emotional support/service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Greenfield area, MA
(Nipmuc, Pocumtuc, and Wabanaki lands)
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event.(Emotional support/service animals will be allowed, but please note: parts of this trail could be tricky for some dogs, and smaller ones might need to be carried up the last rock scramble.) Tell them we said hi!
Meet: July 8, 2023
Hike: 3.5 miles, 350 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Water (at least 1 liter), lunch or snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, and trekking poles if desired. There is one stream crossing where waterproof boots would be helpful.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
