What we’re about
The Appalachian Mountain Club (“AMC”) is one of the oldest outdoors groups in the United States. We offer activities for all types and levels of outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, bicycling and more!
AMC has 12 regional chapters in the Northeast region that stretch from Maine to Washington, D.C. The New York-North Jersey Chapter is the second largest with over 12,000 members. We have over 100,000 members nationally.
Young Members (“YM”) is an affinity group within AMC for members in their 20’s and 30’s. YM holds monthly outdoors events (e.g., day hikes, camping trips, kayaking trips) and a happy hour on every third Thursday of the month (“Thirsty Third Thursdays”). A few times a year, we hold inter-chapter events with YM groups from the 11 other chapters in our organization.
If you’re interested in the outdoors and are looking to make new friends, then please come to one of our events. Please note that we’re open to everyone, including “non-members”!
LINKS:
Official Website
Facebook Page
Flickr Page
Instagram Page
Wikipedia Page
AMC NY-NoJ Meetup Page
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Climate Week with AMC at the Bronx Zoo!Bronx Zoo, Parking Lot B, Bronx County, NY
*REGISTER AT https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001SAFB2A4/act00015055**
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Wildlife Conservation Society for a fun-filled day with your family at the Bronx Zoo!
Engage in a variety of hand-on activities to learn how climate change is impacting local wildlife and how you can help. Then illustrate a Conservation Postcard to share your thoughts about Climate Change with your elected officials. Limited admission to the zoo is included.
All activities will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. Enter via Parking Lot B. Registrants will receive a bracelet for limited zoo access.
This event is FREE and open to everyone. So come out for a Fun Day at the Zoo and Make a Difference!
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR FREE ZOO ACCESS: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001SAFB2A4/act00015055**
- CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Long Path Section Hike- Haverstraw Beach to Hook Mountain (MGeorge Washington Bridge Bus Terminal , New York , NY
REGISTER HERE >> Concrete to Trails 9/27 << REGISTER HERE
^^ YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE AMC SITE ^^
PLEASE REGISTER AT OUTDOORS.ORG | MeetUp registration is NOT USED.Join AMC’s Concrete to Trails Bus Trips
Discover wild places just beyond the city limits—no Uber, Lyft or train ticket required! Appalachian Mountain Club’s Concrete to Trails program offers weekly Saturday bus trips from New York City to stunning natural areas that are typically hard to reach without a vehicle. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or simply seeking fresh air and new views, these outings make it easy to escape the pavement and step into nature.On this hike (6 miles, 1,700 feet elevation gain, 4 hours) we will take on section hike of a special trail in a lovely place. We will travel one-way for a point-to-point walk in the woods from Haverstraw Beach to Hook Mountain along the 358 mile Long Path, a continuous trail from Albany to NYC designed for foot travel. From beginning to end we will have views of and across the Hudson River towards Westchester with the GMCB (Tappan Zee Bridge) being a fantastic final sight to see from atop Hook Mountain. The activity is rated as moderate per AMC activity guidelines. This route will be on uneven terrain of varying surfaces and we will be exposed to the Earth's elements. Please be prepared to spend 4 hours outside while being active with intermittent breaks. We take one 'proper' break on the trip at approximately the mid-way point of our time together.
What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking footwear
- Weather appropriate clothing
- 2 liters of water
- Lunch and snacks
- Sun protection (clothing, hat, sunblock)
- Bug protection (lotion or spray)
Registration Details:
- Space is limited to 14 participants.
- Click the green REGISTER button to secure your spot.
- Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant.
- Cash payment is collected during Concrete to Trails trips. Please bring $5 (AMC members) / $25 (non-members.)
- Concrete to Trails: Become an AMC Member
- ^^ (50% off annual AMC membership) ^^
Meeting Info:
- The group will meet at 8:00 AM and depart by 8:15 AM.
- Final meeting details (outside the George Washington Bridge Bus Station) will be sent to the email of all registered participants.
- We only allow hikers on the trip who take the bus with us both directions to/from New York City. At this time we do not allow independent transportation to trailheads.
Cost:
- $5 Appalachian Mountain Club members
- $25 non-members
- 50% discount... Become an AMC member 50% off
Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club to get your discount today!
Your membership supports hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.
