About us
This group is operated by Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey Chapter (7/1/22)
The New York-North Jersey Chapter of AMC was the first chapter formed by the club back in 1912. For over 100 years the NYNJ chapter has been protecting the precious natural resources of our region, providing skills and leadership training, and hosting 100's of outdoor activities every year for the public through our professional and dedicated volunteer trip leaders.
Beginner or expert the AMC NYNJ chapter has something for everyone. With activities that include hiking, biking, paddling, backpacking, skiing, climbing, and more we're sure you will find something you love. And since we know living in and around the NYC area can be difficult without a car, many of our activities are accessible through public transportation.
Beyond just the trips, training, and conservation advocacy we are a group that encourages community and camaraderie among it's members. Open and welcoming to anyone with an interest in the outdoors we hope that the shared knowledge and experiences between all of us will help you to grow within the outdoor community and create connections and friendships for a lifetime.
What sets us apart the other Meetup groups?
• Professionally trained volunteer leaders means our trips are well organized, safe AND fun!
• Easy access on public transportation to many of our activities.
• Activities are open to anyone, no membership dues are required, but your support helps.
• Your support helps us continue to protect more than 100,000 acres of land and 2,000 miles of trails under the care of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Beyond our volunteer led activities AMC provides opportunities for tens of thousands of youth to experience the outdoors each year through our Youth Opportunities Program.
While this Meetup Group showcases some of our best activities they don't all make it to this page and often you will only see a small fraction of what is available! If you would like to see the full assortment of upcoming activities offered by the NYNJ chapter please click here.
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New Members and Intro to the Outdoors at Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, 200 Breakneck Rd, Haverstraw, NY, US# To register, click here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-members-and-intro-to-the-outdoors-at-corman-amc-harriman-outdoor-center-tickets-1982453402493?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration:
- Advance registration is mandatory, and space is limited. Your registration is not complete until full payment is received on Eventbrite. All paid registered participants will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite.
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### Date and time: May 29· 3 PM – May 31 · 11 AM EDT
### The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center:
200 Breakneck Road, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Click here: Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center to check out this location and how to prepare for your trip.### Welcome to the Outdoors!
Are you new to AMC or just beginning your journey into the outdoors? This fun and supportive weekend is the perfect way to ease in, meet new friends, and gain confidence in nature. Whether you’ve never camped before or you're looking to brush up on the basics, this weekend is designed to make you feel at home in the great outdoors. You’ll enjoy a relaxed schedule filled with outdoor skills, gentle hikes, social time, and opportunities to explore the beauty around you.
Event Highlights:
Intro to AMC & Outdoor Skills- Learn the essentials: about AMC and how to stay safe and comfortable outdoors.
Gentle Hikes
- Explore nearby scenic trails at an easy pace, with plenty of tips and guidance from experienced AMC leaders.
Camp Life 101
- Get hands-on experience with tents, shelters, campfires, using bear boxes, and more.
Time by the Lake
- Enjoy canoeing, swimming, or simply relaxing with new friends around the campfire or at the dock.
Happy Hour
- Unwind with new and old friends —bring your own adult beverage and snacks.
Evening Campfire
- Share stories, ask questions, and soak in the starry sky—bring your own adult beverage and snacks.
Campfire Connection
- Wrap up each day with a relaxing campfire gathering. Expect warmth, stories, stargazing —bring your own beverage and snacks.
Swimming, Paddling & Free Time
- Paddle around tranquil Breakneck Pond, take a swim, sunbathe, or simply lounge lakeside and take in the fresh air.
This event is led by the chapter's Harriman Program Committee volunteer leaders. Paddling and yoga equipment is available at the camp free of charge and courtesy of the NY-North Jersey AMC chapter. The camp is accessible by public transportation.
Accommodation:- Lakeside Beaver Brook Shelters: Stay in cozy shelters by the lake, each accommodating three two-person backpacking-style tents. Shelters will be shared, bring only 1 to 2 person tents.Each space can be shared with 6 persons. If you need to borrow a small tent please see details below.
- Lakeside Beaver Brook Tent Platforms: Stay in cozy shelters by the lake, each accommodating three two-person backpacking-style tents. Shelters will be shared, bring only 1 to 2 person tents.Each space can be shared with 6 persons. If you need to borrow a small tent please see details below.
- Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of modern bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets nearby. Shared picnic tables, bear boxes, and fire rings are available.
- Check-in: Friday at 3:00 PM (arrive by 6:00 PM if purchasing Friday dinner)
- Check-Out: Sunday at 11:00 AM (guests may stay and enjoy the camp until 3:00 PM)
Weekend Cost
- Shelter Site: $209 for AMC Members / $259 for Non-Members
- Tent Platform: $188 for AMC Members / $233 for Non-Members
🔹 Weekend cost includes 2 nights accommodations, Saturday dinner, 2 breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday), and program leadership provided by volunteer leaders.
- Saturday Day Use Only (no meals or overnight accommodations): $30 for AMC Members / $70 for Non-Members
🔹 Eventbrite and credit card processing fees apply to non-members.
🔹 Become an AMC member to receive discounted rates and other benefits!
Meals:- Included: Saturday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday breakfast. These delicious meals will be served in the dining hall.
- Optional Add-On: Friday dinner (available during registration)
- Pack lunches available for purchase at the camp office (order when you check-in Friday)
Meals purchased on arrival may be subject to a 20% surcharge or limited availability.
Additional Information:- Adults-Only Event: This retreat is designed for adults to unwind and connect with nature.
- Camping Equipment: Borrow camping gear for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 617-523-0636x56523
- Paddling & Yoga Equipment: Available at the camp free of charge, courtesy of the NY-North Jersey AMC chapter.
- Bear Box: A secure bear box for overnight food storage is available and required.
Transportation
- Driving? The camp is about a 45-minute drive from NYC. GPS Coordinates: 41.217869, -74.106021. Download and print our detailed instructions to Harriman Outdoor Center.
- Taking the train? Shuttle service is offered between Harriman Outdoor Center and Sloatsburg Station. View shuttle details and schedule.
- Drive up to the camp office to check-in and unload before parking in the big designated parking field you passed on your way in. Parking anywhere else is prohibited.
What to Bring:
- Essentials: all you need to camp for the weekend, including sheets and pillowcases or sleeping bags, tents, towels, yoga/hiking/swimming/paddling gear, sunscreen, bug spray, headlamps, hats, water bottles, and personal toiletries.
- Camping Gear: When camping, bring your tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. Sheets and towels may be rented from the camp. Bring only 1 to 2 person tents.
- BYOB: Bring your own adult beverages and snacks to share.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations more than 7 days before the event: full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
- Cancellations 7 days or fewer before the event: No refund.
- If AMC must cancel the event (uncommon), full refunds will be issued, and you will receive email notification.
- Normal weather will not cancel this event.
Join us for a weekend of adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature. Register now and secure your spot for an unforgettable experience!
For more information about this location and how to prepare for this trip, see this site: Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center###
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8-10 Mile Nelsonville or Fahnestock Hike (Vigorous)
1 Depot Square, Cold Spring, NY, USLet's have some fun this Sat. by doing a hike near Cold Spring. The hike will be about 8-10 miles depending on the weather. The hike is rated Vigorous on the new AMC rating scale and 3D8-10 under previous codes. Not suitable for beginners, slow hikers, or runners.
We will start the hike by taking a car shuttle from the Cold Spring Metro-North commuter rail stop to the trailhead. The hike will be a hilly, demanding hike with a reasonable number of stops. If you are looking for a slow stroll or a high intensity workout, this is the wrong hike for you. Leader determines the pace, distance, and mileage. If you like to run, don't come.
Hiking boots and backpack are required. Also bring at least 2 liters of water and your lunch. This is an all-day hike that will start at 9:15 AM and end 5-6 hours later. Rain, snow, or ice storms cancels. The hike might be postponed to Sun. if there is inclement weather on Sat. Smoking is not allowed on this hike. Drones and dogs are also not allowed on this hike.
Those using public transportation take the 7:57 AM Metro-North Hudson line to Cold Spring. (Check the Metro-North schedule for any changes.) I will be in the first train car opened for passengers at Grand Central. I will be wearing a red AMC leaders' shirt, tan wide-brimmed hat, and have 2 blue water bottles on my hips. If you are unsure where to go once you get off the train, ride the train in the same car as me. Feel free to say hello.
For those using other modes of transportation, be on time and look for other AMC hikers in my group outside the Cold Spring Metro-North rail stop at the foot of Main Street near Depot Restaurant. If you get lost at the train station or are late, we will not wait. If you have any questions, feel free to call me between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM (718) 331-6148 or email me at joeni1@msn.com.
Covid-19 maintains its presence in our region. So out of consideration for all people who share the trails with us, all participants must: 1) Be free of COVID-19 infection to their knowledge, 2) Carry face masks, 3) Carry hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol and 4) Be prepared to observe social distancing. https://www.outdoors.org/policies-covid/ See AMC Trip Policy below.
AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000019iqr2AA/act00021397##
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Mount Beacon Circular (Vigorous)
Location not specified yetWhile not the highest peak in Dutchess County, at 1600 feet above sea level
Mount Beacon offers some really
terrific views of the Hudson. Because of its visibility,
fires were lit on top of Mount Beacon during the Revolutionary War to warn George Washington of British troop movement - hence
the name Beacon.
It also has an interesting history after
the war and in recent years has been the center of a revitalization effort of Scenic Hudson.I would like to do this hike in reverse of how it's usually done.
We'll take the Fishkill Ridge Trail up to Lamb's Hill and head
west on the Wilkinson Memorial Trail where we'll have lunch at a scenic
view point. After lunch, we'll continue on the Wilkinson Memorial trail and the
Casino Trail, making a short detour to take in some views at the Beacon Fire Tower.
We'll finish our hike at the ruins of the old
incline railway before returning to our starting point.We will meet at the Beacon train station at 10:30 and either take the Beacon
Free Loop Bus or car shuttle to the trail head.If you are arriving by train, take the 8:56 Hudson
Line train out of Grand Central arriving at Beacon at 10:28. Please use the restrooms on the train.
Exit from the south end of
the station. Exit the station to the parking lot that is opposite the river side. You should see
a flag pole and screen showing train arrivals and departures when you exit the station.If you are coming by car, park in the Beacon train station parking
lot at 10:25 The leader will be coming by car.Everyone: Meet outside the station near the flagpole and screen showing arrivals and departures.
I'll be waiting with sign up sheets.Expect a 9 mile hike at a brisk (3 level) pace with limited stops
and 2000+ feet of elevation gain. I expect the hike to end
at 4:45.
Please bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch, hiking boots/trail shoes , bug spray, sunscreen,
and poles if you have them. This hike would be rated 3D9 under
the old system. No dogs, no smoking.AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000015nXN2AY/act00020362AMC 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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CONCRETE TO TRAILS (New Members): Ramapo Reservation
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, W 179th and Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, US>> MUST REGISTER HERE <<
REGISTRATION OPENS: May 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.
This week we welcome new AMC members for spring hiking! A trip to Ramapo Valley County Reservation including a walk in the woods, a break by the lake and a snack you stored in your backpack (sunshine not guaranteed.)
Trip info:
- Activity rating: Moderate
- Distance: 3.5 miles
- Vertical gain: 750 feet
- Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly
- Bathrooms: Trailhead (start & finish)
- 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 9:00 AM.
- Final meeting details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike.
- We do not currently allow independent transportation to the trailhead. All hikers in the group will be on the bus both directions to/from NYC.
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.
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