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”!
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Van Cortlandt Park StrollVan Cortlandt Park, New York, NY
Let’s wrap up the 4th of July Weekend with an easy walk in Van Cortlandt Park!
Van Cortlandt Park is a wonder with a mix of paved, gravel and packed-dirt trails on flat terrain as well as steep-ish hills. For this 3-4 miles walk, we’ll be kind to ourselves and look for trails with less elevation.
We’ll meet at 4:00pm outside the public restrooms on the Broadway side of the Park, just north of the 242nd St #1 train station. We’ll talk briefly about the AMC and today’s route before heading off no later than 4:15pm.
**Please note there is MTA Planned Service on the #1 line. If you are coming from below 137th St, you will need to take the free shuttle bus to 168th St and then get back on the subway to 242nd St. Anticipate an additional 30 minutes of travel time. **
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat and water.
Registration is required for this walk in order to electronically sign the waiver. Register HERE at AMC Van Cortlandt Park Stroll. Even if you RSVP, you still must register please.
For more about this and other AMC events, check us out at www.outdoors.org.
- Van Cortlandt Park StrollVan Cortlandt Park, New York, NY
Let’s wrap up the 4th of July Weekend with an easy walk in Van Cortlandt Park!
Van Cortlandt Park is a wonder with a mix of paved, gravel and packed-dirt trails on flat terrain as well as steep-ish hills. For this 3-4 miles walk, we’ll be kind to ourselves and look for trails with less elevation.
We’ll meet at 4:00pm outside the public restrooms on the Broadway side of the Park, just north of the 242nd St #1 train station. We’ll talk briefly about the AMC and today’s route before heading off no later than 4:15pm.
** Please note there is MTA Planned Service on the #1 line. If you are coming via the #1 from below 168th Street, you will need to take the free shuttle bus from 137th-168th St stations. Anticipate an additional 30+minutes travel time. **
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat and water.
Registration is required for this walk in order to electronically sign the waiver. Register HERE at AMC Van Cortlandt Park Stroll. Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you still must register please.
For more about this and other AMC events, check us out at www.outdoors.org.
- AMC 20s & 30s Harriman Takeover 2025The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, haverstraw, NY
The Appalachian Mountain Club's New York/North Jersey Chapter is proud to announce our 2025 Harriman Takeover Weekend for 20s and 30s!
Get your tickets on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amc-20s-30s-harriman-takeover-2025-tickets-1390819842589?aff=oddtdtcreator
**PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE ON BUYING TICKETS**
- If you are buying an individual ticket, such as an individual bunk or a Saturday day ticket, your meals are included with the ticket.
- If you are buying any group ticket such as a cabin or tent platform (any ticket that reads "Up to X People"), please buy meal ticket add-ons according to the number of people in your group. For example, if you are booking a whole cabin with 3 people, book the cabin and add on 3 meal tickets.
We’re returning for another weekend long bash at the beautiful Corman Harriman Outdoor Center (CHOC) in Haverstraw, NY, approximately 37 miles north of New York City. Come join us for some spectacular hiking, rock climbing, swimming, paddling/kayaking, bonfires, and meeting other folks who are passionate about the outdoors! More details on activities to come.
