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One of the Appalachian
Mountain
Club's larger land
holdings, Noble View Outdoor Center's 358.5 acres of rural solitude
maintain the
ambiance of the original 1800s New England
farmstead. A quiet, pristine
mountaintop location offers breathtaking views of the Pioneer Valley
east to Mt. Wachusett, and south to Hartford, Connecticut.
Easily accessible from major highways, Noble View is a favorite
destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Beautiful trails wind through
woodlands and abandoned farm fields,
passing brooks, stone walls, cellar holes, and diverse habitats
including an old growth hemlock stand.
On-site and nearby attractions include hiking, swimming, biking,
cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking,
backpacking, camping, fishing, and the many historic
and cultural
resources of
Western Massachusetts.
Noble View is an ideal site not just for outdoor
activities, but for
nature study and photography. The surrounding 117,000 acres of forest,
rivers, and streams provide a refuge for many threatened and endangered
species, making it a popular location for educational,
recreational, and conservation
programs sponsored
by the Appalachian Mountain Club and
other organizations.
Noble View
welcomes day visitors, but also provides lodging
options for
longer stays. These include the completely renovated and modernized
Double Cottage, the rustic Farmhouse, and several tent campsites.
Because Noble View is a volunteer-managed
facility, visits are
self-service, with no staff on site (unless you sign up for one of our
scheduled events).
The Noble View Outdoor Center Committee, comprised entirely of
volunteers, is
responsible for maintaining and improving the property. The Committee's
work is
supported by income from lodging, the Key Holder
program, and programs
such as SOLO Wilderness First Aid training. Work
days are organized
throughout the year, and volunteers are
always needed.
For more information on becoming active at Noble View Outdoor Center, contact Rob Robertson, Noble View
Chair.
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