Excursions – Over 55 Group
The Excursions Committee’s Over 55 Group offers trips that typically are to destinations other than the Four Thousand Footers of the White Mountains. Usually, these hikes are at a moderate or leisurely pace that will appeal to people of varying levels of ability and may include anything from level trails to mountain summits.
Our trips offer snowshoe hikes in the winter, and will include some instructional and educational material regarding safety, proper gear selection, management of your gear during a hike, and trail and outdoors “etiquette”. Depending upon the hike and the participants, the leaders may give participants suggestions about trail guides and maps, the use of map and compass, and the special demands that both cold weather and hot, humid weather impose.
You needn’t be over 55 years old to join. In fact, many participants are younger and some people try our group as an introduction to the NH Chapter’s more strenuous trips.
All of the Over 55 hikes are led by qualified NH Chapter Excursions leaders, and all participants are interviewed prior to the hike to make sure that the hike is a good fit for the hiker.
Get Involved!
We welcome you to the group. Come out and join us. We’ve got nothing to prove but having a good time.
Andrew Papalegis
Over 55 Group Co-Chair
LuAnn Laquerre
Over 55 Group Co-Chair
You can find all our activities listed on the AMC Outdoor Connector. Here are a few of our upcoming trips.
| AMC Outdoor Connector activities | |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire / 55+ / Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Outdoor Learning Experience | |
| Quincy Bog Natural Area Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Rumney NH Hiking AMC New Hampshire Chapter - Leader: Mary O'Malley Join us on a Relaxed Pace Walk around Quincy Bog Natural Area, a pond and associated wetlands surrounded by an upland forest. 1.8 miles of boardwalks, bridges, a floating bridge, and natural trails with views of the wetlands and beaver dams. Only 50 of elevation gain. Well stop periodically to identify plants, share observations, discuss natural history, and answer questions. |