Appalachian Mountain Club - Young Members

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If this is your first time climbing, or just your first time at movement, you get a sweet deal! Movement LIC is kindly offering a discounted 15 dollar day pass, which includes a harness. For an additional 6 you are welcome to purchase shoe rentals from Movement. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to pick up and try your rental gear. After that, come meet us by the gear shop.
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Note: The correct address is 915 County Highway 106, Southfields, NY 10975. The address will show up incorrectly in the address field. You can also plug in Kanawauke Picnic Area in your navigation.

Lake Ecology at Kanawauke Lake & Nature Museum Tour
Join the AMC Harriman Outdoor Steward Program at the Kanawauke Picnic Area for an engaging exploration of lake ecology and the living systems that make Kanawauke Lake such an important part of the park landscape. Through hands-on observation and discussion, participants will discover how plants, animals, water quality, and seasonal changes interact to create a healthy lake ecosystem. Learn about local wildlife, aquatic habitats, and the environmental challenges facing freshwater resources while gaining a deeper appreciation for the role lakes play in supporting biodiversity.

The program concludes with a guided tour of the Kanawauke Nature Museum, where exhibits and natural history collections bring the region’s ecology to life. This experience is perfect for curious visitors of all ages who want to better understand and connect with the natural world around them.
Location: Kanawauke Picnic Area
Program Type: Guided walk and museum tour
Audience: All ages welcome
Cost: Free for all

Come explore, learn, and discover the wonders of Kanawauke Lake with AMC's Harriman Outdoor Stewards as we deepen our understanding of this special landscape and the wildlife that calls it home. Be Outdoors.

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Overview

Join the young members (20s and 30s) of the AMC's New York / North Jersey chapter for an exciting weekend at the AMC's Fire Island Cabin! Come paddle, hike, do yoga, and explore the rugged beauty of dunes, salt marshes and Atlantic Ocean beaches on this protected barrier island that is part of the Fire Island National Seashore. The island has no cars or roads, and the Cabin is accessible only by ferry from Bay Shore to Atlantique (see details below).

Lodging

The Cabin has two 10-bunk co-ed dorm rooms. Outdoor air is well-circulated within the cabin at all times via screened windows and ceiling fans. There is a large, well-stocked commercial kitchen and indoor eating area, two bathrooms, hot outdoor showers, decks, beach chairs and umbrellas, a hammock, yoga equipment, and a gazebo with a library and board games. For water enthusiasts, there are kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards.

Check-in: 2 p.m. on Friday

Check-out: While the bunks must be vacated by 11 a.m. on Sunday, guests can store their luggage and enjoy the cabin and the island for the rest of the day.

The Cabin has a BYOB policy with alcoholic beverages permitted at happy hour and dinner.

Activities

We are excited to offer hikes to the Fire Island Lighthouse, yoga mats in our tranquil gazebo, exploration of local towns, and watching the sunset from the Cabin deck. You are welcome to choose your own adventure and spend your time however you see fit, kayaking on the bay or simply chilling on the beach.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: 235 member / 275 non-member

*This includes overnight lodging in an 10-person bunk-style dorm on Friday and Saturday nights; Friday happy hour, and self-serve continental breakfasts Saturday and Sunday; use of shared kitchen for lunch preparation; beach equipment, yoga equipment, canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board.

You can become a member for 25 if you are under 30 years old, and 50 if you are 30 or older. Please ensure you have an active membership before selecting the member rate.

Directions

Take the ferry from Bay Shore to Atlantique. The Fire Island Ferries, Bay Shore Marina Terminal, is located at 99 Maple Avenue in Bay Shore. The walk from the ferry landing to the Cabin is approximately 10 minutes. Farther away, but still walkable, are ferries to Dunewood, or Ocean Beach.

Directions to the ferry

Public Transportation: Take the LIRR to Bay Shore (a 1h10 ride from Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal) and walk for 20 minutes or take a 10-minute shuttle for $7 to the Bay Shore Marina Terminal.

Car: Drive to the ferry. You can park your car at the ferry or at a nearby lot for a fee.

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.

Questions about this event?

Please contact John Power at youngmembers@amc-ny.org. Please include Fire Island weekend in the subject line for a faster response.

Related link

AMC Fire Island Cabin informatio
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START LOCATION
Union Square South East, New York, NY, 10003, US (40.735111, -73.990295)
END LOCATION
Central Pk North East, New York, NY, US (40.798777, -73.95372)

START
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM
END
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Start Location
Union Square between 14th and Union Square East , New York, NY, US
End Location
Central Park Noth between 110th and 5th Ave, New York, NY, US

Summer Streets Morning Walk: Union Square to Central Park North

AMC Staff: Mari Ishihara (mishihara@outdoors.org)
Please meet the trip guide Mari (she/her) 14th Street and Union Square East.
MARI will have a light grey hat and a grey backpack.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience NYC Summer Streets! With streets closed to traffic, we’ll enjoy walking right down the middle of Manhattan—free from cars, traffic noise, and the usual hustle.

Stand tall, breathe deeply, and experience the city from a whole new perspective. Walking is not only great for your body, but also for your mind, and a peaceful morning walk is the perfect way to start the day.
We’ll begin at Union Square and make our way north to Central Park, with three hours for this urban walk. We will travel approximately 6 miles. Enjoy the unique atmosphere that only Summer Streets can offer.

Come join us for a refreshing morning walk and experience New York City in a way you rarely can!

The trip guides will discuss AMC, membership, upcoming events & opportunities, etc. as well as landmarks, NYC history, nature information and Leave No Trace concepts. 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 and food as well as any other items you need. If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email mishihara@outdoors.org prior to our time together.

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.

Difficulty Rating
3 - Easy
Difficulty Rating Definition
Reasonable fitness for the expected activity is needed, but the trip is designed for those new to the activity. Expect to be active up to 4 hours/day. A bit more active time than the relaxed rating, but with generous breaks.

Offered By AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter
Status Open
Trip Leaders Mari Ishihara