What we’re about
Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!
Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.
These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.
- Have a profile photo showing your face. This is required so your organizers can remember who's who. And answer all the profile questions so we know a little about you and what kind of events we should plan
- Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
- Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
- If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.
If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Hike Bear Mtn - 10 Miles [Car Pooling] [Moderate]Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Bear Mountain, NY
Hi Hikers,
Time for some spring training! We're doing a West Mountain - Dunderberg Loop - Bear Mountain Loop. This is a great hike with views of the Hudson and the surrounding highlands.
The total distance will be 8-10 miles, with 2k'-3k' of elevation gain.
Gaia GPS route. (Think three trips up and down the empire state building, 6 hours of hiking)-------------------------------------------------------------------
Hiking level: Moderate Pace, Suitable for Fit Beginners
Trails are well marked (for trails), and there are shorter trails back for those who cannot complete the entire loop.This is not a guided hike. We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up. Everyone attending must be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting Location: Meet at the northeast corner of the Anthony Wayne parking lot (Google maps). Note that cell phone reception is very poor in that area.
- Public Transit: None
- Driving Directions: Park at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
- Car Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize riders if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $10).
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Gear:- Standard day-hiking gear: Hiking footwear, non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses
- 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum. 3 liters are suggested for a hot day
- Lunch and Snacks
- Map & Compass or GPS
- Maps: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman
Rules & Guidelines:
No dogs, and no one under 18 allowed.Events are cancelled for:
- Heat index above 90
- Air quality alerts
- 50%+ chance of thunderstorms or a high chance of rain all day (passing summer showers are usually not grounds for cancelation)