NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup

Spring Hike out of Tuxedo [~12 miles, Train Access]

Sun, May 31 · 10:40 AM EDT

See Event Description for Location Details, 390 7th Ave, new york, NY, US

Kick off the hiking season with a classic loop covering a few lookout points and passing a couple of lakes.

Message Andre with any questions about this event.

Please take the group's 2026 member survey. (Especially if you didn't hike with us last year.)

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What to Expect on a Hike:

• We plan to stay together as a group, but this is a social event for hikers and not a guided hike. Everyone needs to be a self-sufficient hiker with adequate skills and equipment.
• If you are not comfortable hiking self-sufficiently or are not experienced enough to judge the skill and physical requirements in the route description, check out the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hikes or one of the many professional guides operating in the area.

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Typical day-hiking gear list:

• Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (Permethrin insecticide treatment against ticks is great.)
• Rain gear and an extra warm layer.
• Lunch and snacks. 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters for a hot day. Electrolytes on hot days.
• GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App is free, and there is a free Harriman map in the in-app store. Mapy App has basic offline trail maps that are adequate. CalTopo ($20/yr) is an excellent GPS program. (AllTrails and GaiaGPS are pricey but also great.)
• Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI.

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Route Info: About 12 miles with about 1.5k' elevation gain at an average pace of about 2 mph. (Moving pace will be faster.)

• GPS: Black Ash-Skemonto-Claudius Loop
• Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
• Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
• Contingency Planning: Shorter routes and bailout points are available. Cell coverage can be spotty, but there's generally coverage.

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Meeting Location & Logistics:

• Meeting Time: 10:40 am
• Meeting Location: Meet at the Tuxedo commuter parking lot off East Village Road (Google Maps). (Use the address 2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.)
• Public Transit: Take the 9:14 am NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Tuxedo Station, arriving at 10:29 am. The station is just around the corner from the parking lot where we are meeting. Return on the 6:44 pm train. Or the 4:20 train, or one of the hourly trains from Suffern via Uber. (Catching the 4:20 train might require cutting the hike short.)
• Car Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls.

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General FAQs:

• Regular members in good standing can always skip the waitlist.
• No dogs allowed.
• No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit, and no one under 18 is allowed.
• Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >95f, or AQI >80.

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Wilderness First Aid & CPR Course

Sat, Jun 6 · 9:00 AM EDT

See event details for meeting location, 1 Broadway, new york, NY, US

Hi Hikers,
I took their WFA class back in November, and it was great. I highly recommend it.

A WFA class is worth taking for anyone who frequents the outdoors, whether you are a climber, skier, mountaineer, or hiker. And it's not just for those heading into deep wilderness - Based on my personal experience running meetup hikes mostly in the NYC area, most injuries happen within just a few hours' drive of the city!

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If you are interested, register with Wilderness First Aid NYC.
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Offered by Wilderness First Aid NYC
Schedule Hours: 16 hours over 2 Days (Saturday and Sunday)
Training: Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training
Certification: 2-year certification
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $385.00
Location: BKLYN Commons, 495 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, New York 11225

The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is an introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This is a hands-on, scenario-based training focused on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma, and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency. The WFA is ideal training for outdoor enthusiasts, camp counselors, and backcountry trip leaders.

Learn more about the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) curriculum and course details here.

Dunderberg Mountain Laurels Hike [8 Miles, Car pooling]

Sun, Jun 14 · 8:45 AM EDT

Ramapo-Dunderburg Trailhead parking lot, ?, Jones Point, NY, US

Hi Hikers,
Mountain Laurel should be peaking this week. We'll do a loop around Dunderberg with expansive views of the Hudson and some great Mountain Laurel patches.

This hike is suitable for fit beginner hikers.

Message Andre with any questions about this event.
Please take the group's 2026 member survey. (Especially if you didn't hike with us last year.)

***
What to Expect on a Hike:

• We plan to stay together as a group, but this is a social event for hikers and not a guided hike. Everyone needs to be a self-sufficient hiker with adequate skills and equipment.
• If you are not comfortable hiking self-sufficiently or are not experienced enough to judge the skill and physical requirements in the route description, check out the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hikes or one of the many professional guides operating in the area.

***
Typical day-hiking gear list:

• Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (Permethrin insecticide treatment against ticks is great.)
• Rain gear and an extra warm layer.
• Lunch and snacks. 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters for a hot day. Electrolytes on hot days.
• GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App is free, and there is a free Harriman map in the in-app store. Mapy App has basic offline trail maps that are adequate. CalTopo ($20/yr) is an excellent GPS program. AllTrails and GaiaGPS are great but pricey.
• Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI.

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Route Info: About 8 Miles, 2k' elevation gain, at an average pace of about 1.8 mph. We should finish by 2 or 3 pm.

• Route: Gaia GPS Link
• Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
• Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
• Contingency Planning: Shorter routes and bailout points are available. Cell coverage can be spotty, but there's generally coverage.

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Logistics:

• Public Transit: None
• Car Pooling: If you are driving from the city, please offer rides in the comments below. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls.
• Meeting Location: Ramapo-Dunderberg trailhead parking, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

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General FAQs:

• Regular members in good standing can always skip the waitlist.
• No dogs allowed.
• No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit, and no one under 18 is allowed.
• Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >95f, or AQI >80.

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Adirondack Fall Foliage Car Camping and Hiking at Harris Lake

Sat, Oct 3 · 6:00 AM EDT

See event details for meeting location, 1 Broadway, new york, NY, US

Details will be confirmed in August, and RSVPs will open in mid-August. Weekend trips are open to regular members in good standing.
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Fall in the Adirondacks is always spectacular! Come join us for a weekend of camping and hiking in the southern Adirondacks, which has better foliage and far fewer crowds than the High Peaks.

Hikes in the area are typically 5 miles and up, suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. I've found that doing a couple of short hikes in different areas maximizes the foliage viewing. (See Andre's AllTrails list of nearby hikes.) There are several great lookout towers in the area that provide 360-degree views, and the high peaks are always an option if you want something longer.

A couple of important notes:

1. Hikes are member-organized. Everyone is expected to be able to read a map, follow a trail, and choose hikes within their fitness and ability. Depending on the attendees, we might split into two or more hikes. Do not count on someone more experienced or skilled than yourself to lead you.
2. You don't have a spot until you've paid for it and confirmed with me.

Logistics:

• Camping Location: Car-camping at the Harris Lake Campground with showers, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, and canoe rentals. Max two tents and two cars per campsite.
• Food: BYO food and snacks. There is very little nearby, so bring all your food for the weekend. Mountain House dehydrated meals are a fine option.
• Cost: $25 per person for two nights of camping, paid to Andre
• Car & Tent Pooling: I'll post a WhatsApp link and Gsheet for assigned camp sites in September.
• General Rules: We are a low alcohol group. No RVs, generators, camper vans, etc. No dogs allowed.

Schedule:

• Friday: Leave as early in the afternoon as you can. It is 5-6 hours to the campground from NYC. Please try to arrive by 10 pm out of courtesy to other campers.
• Saturday: We'll rise early for our various hikes, BYO dinner at the campsite around a camp fire.
• Sunday: Generally a short hike before hitting the road in the afternoon.

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Camping Gear:

• Tent, or space in someone's tent
• Sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for the low 30s at night
• Stove, pots, and pan (check about sharing)
• Personal plate/spoon/cup, etc; toiletries, towel, and flip-flops for the shower; swimsuit (for the brave).

Hiking Gear:

• Standard day hiking gear: Waterproof boots suggested (trail shoes are not recommended in the ADKs), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, hiking poles, snacks, etc.
• Winter hat, gloves, and jacket, plus insulating layers to account for unpredictable fall mountain weather. If you plan on hiking one of the high peaks, bring microspikes and full winter clothing- Early October is usually the first real snow of the season.
• Maps of the region: National Geographic Adirondack High Peaks & National Geographic Northville, Raquette Lake
• GPS app with offline maps

Weather: Average hi/low: 70s/40s, might be in the 30s. The weather above the tree line is always worse. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, so plan accordingly.