About us
The Appalachian Mountain Club (“AMC”) is one of the oldest outdoors groups in the United States. We offer activities for all types and levels of outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, bicycling and more!
AMC has 12 regional chapters in the Northeast region that stretch from Maine to Washington, D.C. The New York-North Jersey Chapter is the second largest with over 12,000 members. We have over 100,000 members nationally.
Young Members (“YM”) is an affinity group within AMC for members in their 20’s and 30’s. YM holds monthly outdoors events (e.g., day hikes, camping trips, kayaking trips) and a happy hour on every third Thursday of the month (“Thirsty Third Thursdays”). A few times a year, we hold inter-chapter events with YM groups from the 11 other chapters in our organization.
If you’re interested in the outdoors and are looking to make new friends, then please come to one of our events. Please note that we’re open to everyone, including “non-members”!
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CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Mount Beacon and Sloop Brewing Co.
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, W 179th and Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, US>> MUST REGISTER HERE <<
REGISTRATION OPENS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT
Please register with the link above.
MeetUp is not used for trip registration.Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!
Concrete to Trails bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city. No experience required.
For this collaborative Concrete to Trails we are going hiking at Mount Beacon and then to Sloop Brewing Co. This trip is an opportunity try hard and then rest easy... bring your friends - or make some here! Our hike to North Beacon Mountain is a famous route in the Lower Hudson Valley featuring a challenging ascent leading to vast views. With 4 miles and 1,000 feet of elevation gain this is a hike to be prepared for :) Sloop Brewing Co. will be our stop for food and drinks before returning to New York City.
Trip info:
- Activity rating: Moderate
- Distance: 4 miles
- Vertical gain: 1,000 feet
- Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly
- Bathrooms: Portable bathrooms-trailhead, bathrooms-Sloop
- Breaks: Reasonably spaced & mid-way
What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking footwear
- Weather appropriate clothing
- 2+ liters of water
- Lunch and/or snacks
- Sun & Bug protection
Registration Details:
- Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant.
- Become an Appalachian Mountain Club Member
Meeting Info:
- The group will meet at 8:00 AM.
- Final meeting details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike.
Cost:
- $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members
Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club to get your discount today! Your membership supports hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.
Difficulty Rating
4 - Moderate
Difficulty Rating Definition
Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.
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Trip Leaders
Devin Solar1 attendee
Wilderness First Aid
The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, 200 breaneck road, haverstraw, NY, USLearn how to manage accident scenarios and provide first aid when you are in the backcountry and emergency services are not close by.
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course covers:
- What is backcountry first aid
- What is the golden 24 hours
- Splinting and bandaging
- Prioritizing needs
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- How to improvise, modify, and adapt.The class is 16 hours in length and one must attend all 16 hours to be trained and certified in WFA. The class is fast paced in order to cover all the material and to get hands on practice through various scenarios. Previous first aid training is not necessary.
Students are told to bring their full day packs and to learn how to use what they carry to deal with back country medical injuries/situations. Wear clothes you don't care if they get stained, wet, torn. All students will be "patient" at some time during the practice sessions. You will learn how to improvise WFA tools and materials with what you carry in your packs.
Class will be held in all weather. Come dressed for the weather. Bring extra clothes to change into after scenarios.
Please bring a bag lunch for each day. Lunch will be held in the classroom with a Q&A session.
The class will be held at the Corman Harriman Outdoor Center 200 Breakneck Road, Haverstraw NY 10927.
The cost for the program doesn't include meals and lodging. Here is a link for more information about the facility.: CHOC If you wish to make reservations or ask for information, you can contact: 603-466-2727 or via email at: amclodging@outdoors.org
All registrants are required to have the following: - Masks or appropriate face coverings - All students must have their own hand cleaner or sanitizer - Students should bring latex gloves
Registration: Advance registration is mandatory on the activities.outdoors.org Registration Site. Meetup RSVP is not sufficient. Space is limited to provide individual attention and usually sells out. Your registration is not complete until payment is made on the Registration Site.
Cost: $150 AMC Members / $290.00 Non-members Rate includes 16 hours of instruction, course materials, certification test, certification (if test is passed), and volunteer leadership. Meals and lodging are not included.
When registering, let us know if you have taken a WFA or higher level class before. Enter that in the question field rather than what it asks for.
Once a student registers they will be sent materials to read ahead in order to prepare for the class. Please disclose in the registration question field whether you have taken a WFA class before.
The WFA class is sponsored by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). You get your WFA card from them.
If you find the class full and would like to be on a waiting list for the next class, please send an email to WildernessFirstAid@amc-ny.org
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled more than 14 days in advance receive a full refund. Reservations cancelled 14 days or less in advance are not refundable. If the AMC must cancel a program, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded. Normal weather will not cancel this event.
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Morning Walk in Forest Park
Forest Park at Park Lane & 80th Road, Park Lane & 80th Road, Queens, NY, USUrban Walk: Morning Walk in Forest Park
AMC Staff: Mari Ishihara (mishihara@outdoors.org)
Date: Saturday - August 2, 2026Start: 9:00 AM | Entrance at Park Lane & 80th Road (Overpass Entrance), New York City. Restroom is near the playground by the entrance.
Please meet the hiking guide Mari (she/her), at the park entrance. She will be wearing a gray backpack and light gray hat.
End: 12:00 PM | (Same as starting location)
Join us for a refreshing morning walk through Forest Park, a beautiful 500-acre park in Queens known for its scenic woodland trails and peaceful natural setting. We’ll walk approximately 3 miles on mostly flat or gently rising terrain at a relaxed pace of 2 mph or slower, enjoying the quiet beauty of the forest as the day begins.
Starting your morning in nature is a wonderful way to care for both your body and mind. While city walks and gym workouts are great ways to stay active, spending time surrounded by trees offers a different experience—one that encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature.
This walk is an opportunity to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh morning air, and good company while discovering one of New York City’s hidden woodland gems.
We will discuss all things Appalachian Mountain Club as well as relevant activity related topics such as Leave No Trace. The route may be modified at the guide's discretion should it be necessary.
Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for three hours and dress according for the activity and anticipated weather.
Please bring water, food, sun hat, sun screen, insect repellent, sturdy footwear, as well as any other items you need to be safe and comfortable.
If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email mishihara@outdoors.org prior to our time together.
Accessible by public transportation. Take the E or F train to the Kew Gardens Station and walk 10 minutes to the park entrance.
Register by clicking HERE
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic
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