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**The Appalachian Mountain Club's Connecticut Chapter organizes about 1,000 hikes, bike rides, mountaineering and other events each year. Most of these do not appear in this Meetup. To get details of all of our events and to join our email lists please go to [www.CT-AMC.org](http://www.CT-AMC.org)** The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC is a statewide organization that has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. We offer hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail building and maintenance and land conservation activities throughout the year. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our activities are organized, everyone stays together as a group assisting each other as needed and we follow certain safety protocols. • Group activities are open to everyone (so long as you meet the fitness and equipment requirements). Events listed as Young Members are designed for members ages 20-40 but all AMC events are open to all ages. This Meetup group is sponsored by members of the AMC Connecticut Chapter. For additional information about AMC, the CT Chapter and the activities we-sponsor, please visit [www.ct-amc.org](http://www.ct-amc.org). Thru the year, we offer more than 1000 activities. All current activities are listed on our website for each activity committee. For example, current hiking activities including skiing and snowshoeing are shown on the [chapter website](http://www.ct-amc.org/excursions/HikeListings.shtm). The AMC web site ([www.outdoors.org](http://www.outdoors.org/)) has further information about the main club including lodging, adventure travel, and more. Just a reminder that only AMC-approved leaders may lead activities that will be listed on this site. We can allow others to co-lead activities with an approved leader. If you are interested in becoming an approved leader, the next leader training is always shown [on our website](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm). **Please note:** Some events are marked "Registration Required". An RSVP here does **not** satisfy this requirement. Registration requires direct contact with the event leader, either by email or phone. \ [](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm)
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Cycle Harlem Valley Rail to Trail, Amenia to Copake Falls, NY
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Barbara Beckerman, Joseph Snyder
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001WAJp
Audience: EveryoneDescription: SOC ride (10-12mph) Autumn is a beautiful time of year to cycle the scenic Harlem Valley Rail Trail. https://www.hvrt.org/the-trail . Cycle this trail in two sections, Amenia to Millerton, NY ( 26 miles) for the first day and Copake Falls to Millerton, NY the second day (22 miles). Stay one night in Great Barrington, MA. Meet 10:30 am at Wassaic Metro North Station, Route 22, Amenia, NY, cycle to Millerton, NY and back to our cars. Then drive to Great Barrington, MA. for an overnight stay to Great Barrington, MA . approx. 31 miles from Amenia, NY to Great Barrington, MA. Enjoy the variety of restaurants in downtown Great Barrington for dinner. Next morning, after breakfast (included in price), drive 13 miles to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Parking lot, Copake Falls, NY. Trip cost: $77 dbl. occupancy, $154 single occupancy. Non -AMC member fee $25 extra. Leaders: Joe Snyder and Barbara Beckerman 203 - 641-4162 text before 8 pm ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Trip details provided upon registration
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Celebrate the AT at 100! MA Hike 1: Sages Ravine (CT) to Guilder Pond (MA)
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Claire Rusowicz
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001gMl7
Audience: AdultsDescription: This initiates a series of mostly moderate hikes covering the MA sections of the AT. This first, approx. 7- mile hike (pace 1.5-2 mph) on the southernmost section stretches from the CT line in Salisbury to the foot of the Taconic Range in Mt. Washington. It is rugged in many areas, running along glacier-scoured rocks on ridge crests and offering magnificent views. Beginning at Guilder Pond, in Mt. Everett State Reservation and heading south, we will ascend to the summit of Mt. Everett, the "Dome of the Taconics" (2602 ft.), and then descend on steepish bedrock into the saddle between Mts. Everett and Race. Next, we'll ascend to the open summit of Mt. Race (2365 ft.) for views that may include (weather permitting) the Taconics, Monument Mt., Mt. Greylock, the Catskills and two eastern peaks that are further north-east on the AT, East and Warner Mts. The trail runs south along an open cliff edge and then close to the edge of an escarpment, with more, sweeping views east of the Housatonic River Valley. (NOTE: The AT here is never less than approx. 15 feet from the escarpment edge, but if you have any concerns about hiking on exposed, rocky ledges near an open drop-off, please contact hike leader before registering.) The trail then descends gradually, through woodlands to Sages Ravine, where we will pick up an access trail back to our cars on Mt. Washington Road. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Poles can be helpful for steepish ascents/descents, leaf-littered trails and any soggy brook-crossing conditions. No dogs, please. REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED due to limited parking at both trailheads (car spotting is required.). Rain cancels. RAIN DATE: Oct. 12. Leader will provide more details and exact parking directions to registered hikers the day before the hike morning.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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TIMBERLAND PRESERVE, GUILFORD, MODERATE
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Mary Anne Hardy
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001gMA1
Audience: EveryoneDescription: About 5.5+ miles on woodland trails at a moderate pace (about 2 mph). Registration requested. The route goes on terrain with some ups and downs (about 500 feet of elevation gain) down to Upper Guilford Lake, over to the Iron Stream cascade (hopefully not dried up) and along the bottom of the gorge. One steep but short scramble uphill out of the gorge. Very short road walk. Some possible muddy areas. Meet at New England Trail entrance on Rte. 80 at 8:45 am for prompt 9:00 am start. Steady Rain cancels. Bring water and a snack - two short snack breaks planned. Directions: From junction of Rtes. 139 (Great Hill Road) and Rte. 80 in North Branford center, travel east on Rte. 80 for about 5 miles to a parking area on the left. The lot is 1.9 miles East of the intersection of Rte. 80 with Rte. 77 in Guilford. You will see the oval blue trail sign. The parking area is just after Maple Hill Road on the opposite side of Rte. 80. If you come to Twin Bridge, you've gone too far. (Google maps Ref.: New England Trail 319 CT-80). Leader: Mary Anne Hardy email: hardy.bujalski@gmail.com mobile 203 376 8791 (text only, unknown callers blocked)
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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CT AMC Annual AT Day
Macedonia Brook State Park , 159 Macedonia Brook Rd, Kent, CT, New Britain, CT, USCelebrate the Appalachian Trail with us!
Mark your calendar for our annual AT Day on Saturday, October 18. It's a day packed with activities—from hiking and biking to educational programs and essential trail work—all happening along the 52 miles of the trail in our state.
After a rewarding day on the trail, wind down with us at a relaxing barbecue at Macedonia State Park. Lunch is just $8 per person (cash only).
Events have different start times, so click here to see the full schedule and find the perfect activity for you!
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