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What we’re about
The Potomac Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was established in 1984. It is the southernmost of the 12 regional AMC chapters and has 3,000 members that live mainly in Maryland, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, as well as eastern West Virginia.
Chapter activities include day-hiking, backpacking, paddling, biking, and social get-togethers. In addition, the Chapter organizes various conservation initiatives and workdays, engages in non-partisan conservation activism, and offers education and leadership opportunities. Most of our Chapter’s outings are open to the public.
Beginner or expert, the AMC Potomac Chapter has something for everyone. With activities that include hiking, biking, paddling, backpacking, and more. We're sure you will find something you love. Beyond just the trips, training, and conservation advocacy, we are a group that encourages community and camaraderie among its 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.
Chapter AMC members receive the award-winning “AMC Outdoors” magazine 10 times per year, chapter newsletters, and other AMC benefits including discounts at AMC facilities and events. You can find more information about the Potomac Chapter at https://www.outdoors.org/chapters/potomac and AMC at http://www.outdoors.org .
WHAT SETS US APART THE OTHER MEETUP GROUPS?
• Professionally trained volunteer leaders (https://www.outdoors.org/skills-leadership/leadership-skills/) means our trips are well organized, safe, AND fun!
• Activities are open to anyone, no membership dues are required, but your support helps (https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved).
• Your support helps us continue to protect more than 100,000 acres of land and 2,000 miles of trails (https://www.outdoors.org/conservation) under the care of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
While our Meetup showcases some of our best activities provided by the Chapter, 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 AMC Potomac Chapter, please click here: https://activities.outdoors.org/search/?view=7&grp=11 .
Also, if you would like to be part of our community and join in the conversation please consider following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AMCPotomac/.
Let's get outdoors!!!
Lisa Novins
Chapter Chair
AMC Potomac Chapter
Upcoming events (2)
See all- North Arlington 5-mile Neighborhood Trail Evening WalkBallston Metro Station, Arlington, VA
Join your friends and neighbors for an evening walk on Arlington's trails. Learn about all three of Arlington's main multiuse trails -- Custis Trail, Bluemont Trail, and Lubber Run Trail. Most of the walk is on paved paths and the street, but there will be some gravel, some dirt trail and some woods.
This will be a 5-mile easy walk with only an elevation gain of 250 ft. The hike will start and end at the Ballston Orange line/Silver line metro station. Meet us at the corner of N. Stuart Street and Fairfax Drive on the metro side. We will take two breaks with restrooms before you return to Ballston metro station. Confirm with Carmen Shippy twocship@msn.com or Peg Barratt barratt@gwu.edu by Monday night (August 19). If anything changes, a leader will notify those who have confirmed.
Please dress in appropriate layers for the weather, including the appropriate shoes. Bring at least 2L of water and snacks. Always pack a headlamp or flashlight in case we are delayed. Hiking poles are good if you want. Also consider bug spray and sunscreen for this time of year.
We will meet at 6:00 for a 6:15 departure. Meet on the metro side at the corner of N. Stuart St and Fairfax Dr.
AMC Trip Policy.