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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Upcoming events
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Weekend Sail School on Fire Island June 12-14. No prior experience required.
Appalachian Mountain Club Fire Island Cabin, 803 Pirates Walk, Atlantique, NY, USJoin us for a weekend of Learn to Sail on Fire Island!
***Signing up on Meetup will NOT get you a spot***
For details, to sign up and pay please use the following link
Weekend Sail School at Fire Island on Outdoor Connector June 12,2026To ask questions about the event use Contact link in this Meetup post.
The cabin:
Experience the rugged beauty of dunes, forest, and marshes at AMC’s Fire Island Cabin. Located at the Fire Island National Seashore, enjoy beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, explore the area by canoe or kayak, and sail along the Great South Bay near Long Island in New York.
AMC Fire Island CabinThe event:
This weekend we are hosting a Sail School. Come learn sailing skills, knots, marine navigation, weather interpretation, and get to practice the skills using our fleet of small dinghy (Sunfish) or larger sloop (for experienced sailors).The even is open to everyone ages 15 and up, no prior sailing experience is required.
What's included:
- two nights of bunk bed accommodations
- all meals
- sailing introduction including personal and group instruction and practice
- free time to relax, roam and explore the beautiful Fire IslandFees:
$410 for AMC members
$495 for non-members20 attendees
Great Manhattan Bridge Walk
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, W 179th and Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, USThe Great Manhattan Bridge Walk - walk across and between the 17 walkable bridges that connect to Manhattan Island - about 33 miles in 12 hours. This a joint walk with AMC and Shorewalkers and is listed on both Meetups, sign up on either group.
You can RSVP here on Meetup but also please register on the AMC website in order to complete the required online waiver. It's quick, it's easy, it's free and you don't need to make an account or log in, just click this link to get to the hike listing on the AMC website and then click Register Now and follow the prompts AMC Online waiver
Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. We will take two lunch breaks, the first at Macombs Dam Park across from Yankee Stadium and the second at Ichan Stadium on Randall's Island. There aren't many bottle fillers along the way so bring extra water or buy some along the way.
Bikes, ebikes, and mopeds use the bridge walkways, and bridge intersections are disordered messes with aggressive drivers - walk carefully.
Walk directions: Great Manhattan Bridge Walk
All trails GPS track: All Trails GPS
Strava map: Strava
Google map: GoogleWe will not walk the George Washington Bridge as a group, If you want to walk the George Washington Bridge, do so on your own before meeting with the group. If you walk all the way to the Jersey side and back it's 2.8 miles, but you can also walk as far as the New York/New Jersey border noted on the walkway then turn back which would be about 2 miles. Either way, meet the group on the third floor of the bus station or wait for the group at the entrance to the North walkway.
Meet: 9:00 am George Washington Bridge Bus Station third floor, Fort Washington Ave. between 178th St. and 179th St., supermarket first floor, restrooms third floor. Take the A train to 175th St. and walk through the passageway or take the 1 train to 181st Street and walk over to the bus station.
Leader Tom Bergen 917-727-5507 tombergen11@gmail.com
I will be wearing a green AMC cap.
Co-Leader Jessica Zuleta of Shorewalkers 347-603-8447.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.
AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000019b7p2AA/act0002136317 attendees
Phone Photo Expedition to Governors Island Jazz Age Lawn Party
Jones Point, Route 9W, NY, USLet’s go to a Phone Photo Expedition to the Jazz Age Lawn Party! The walk from the Ferry to the Party is less than a mile. We will set a picnic Space with a balloon on the free shady Area by the Left of the Stage. There will be a Live Orchestra and people dressed like the Gatsby age dancing all afternoon long. We will just photograph the Event and dress in our day by day clothes. Group meets at 10am by the Governos Island Ferry at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in lower Manhattan. All passangers ride free on Saturday before 11am, so we plan to take the 10:30am Ferry. Bring a blanket to sit on, some food for the Day, water and your sense of wonder to capture great phone photos and videos. Please also register on the AMC website:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000013S412AE/act00019661
Leader will be using a Pink Cap.Here the YouTube video I made of this Event:
https://youtu.be/JUDaJ_k07189 attendees
URBAN WALK: Van Cortlandt Park - North of 242nd Street
Van Cortlandt Park, West 242nd St and Broadway,, New York, NY, USPLEASE REGISTER ON THE AMC SITE
REGISTER HERE!!Urban Walk: Van Cortlandt Park - North of 242nd Street
AMC Staff: Eileen Yin (917 544 1627 text preferred) & Mari Ishihara
Date: Saturday - June 14, 2026Start: 9:00 AM | Entrance to the Van Cortlandt Park Pool - 242nd Street and Broadway, New York City.
Meeting locationPlease meet the trip guide Eileen (she/her) down on the grass near the entrance to the pool. This is just below/behind the public restroom.
Eileen will have a green AMC logo hat and green backpack.End: 12:00 PM | (SAME AS START)
This weekend we plan to go for a walk in Van Cortlandt Park that travels approximately 4.5 miles with features such as Van Cortlandt Lake, rock outcroppings and the Old Putnam Trail. We will discuss all things Appalachian Mountain Club as well as relevant activity related topics such as Leave No Trace. The route may be modified at the guide's discretion should it be necessary. Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for three hours and dress according for the activity and anticipated weather. Please bring water and food as well as any other items you need. If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email dsolar@outdoors.org prior to our time together.
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.
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Past events
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