What we’re about
Strap on your best outdoor walking boots and head for the great outdoors with the Gay Mens' Hiking Group. This woodsy gang of dudes takes day trips to nearby mountains, forests and nature trails. Recent trips have included a winter hike in the Hudson Highlands and a vigorous 10 mile hike in Harriman State Park. We also do an overnight camping trip every year on Fire Island, which is easy and a lot of fun.
We try to do at least one hike per month. Our trips are accessible by trains out of NYC. The guys coming from the city meet in Grand Central or Penn Station and travel upstate together. For the drivers I provide details on parking near the trail head and we meet them there.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Fire Island Campground WeekendFire Island Watch Hill, New York, NY$30.00
Join us for our annual Fire Island camping weekend at Watch Hill. It's is a beautiful campground on Fire Island about 1.5 hrs from NYC on the LIRR. We're camping very close to the beach and the area is surrounded by dunes and salt marshes. The nearby National Seashore is undeveloped and beautiful. This is a trip for everybody, all fitness levels are welcome. It's a short walk on a boardwalk from the ferry dock. You can lounge on the beach, swim, take long walks on an empty beach or even visit the Pines, Cherry Grove or Davis Park. Kayaking/canoeing in the Great South Bay and fishing are also options.
I'm asking for the $30 camping fee before you are moved off the waitlist. You can Venmo me at @Bill-Wilson-92. After you pay, I will manually move you from Waitlist to the Going. This is the only cost for the event. You can't find a cheaper weekend on Fire Island!
I think most guys will arrive Friday and leave Sunday, but that's not required. I booked the site until Tuesday morning. If anybody wants to stay a day longer or leave earlier that's ok. The campground facilities include running water, grills, picnic tables, showers and bathrooms.
GEAR: A tent, camping mattress, and bug spray are required. There can be a lot of mosquitoes! I'll provide a more detailed gear list later.
FOOD: There's restaurant and bar nearby but I suggest bringing your own food in a cooler, as the restaurant can be expensive. We can grill on charcoal. Anybody who has a camp stove should bring it.
TAKING THE TRAIN: You need to take the LIRR to Patchogue and walk a short distance to the ferry terminal. https://goo.gl/maps/g9W2Y8NCYbS2 Make sure you get the ferry to Watch Hill. We don't need to depart at the same time. Come whenever your schedule allows.
DRIVING: There is big free parking at the ferry terminal. Here a link https://goo.gl/maps/g9W2Y8NCYbS2
Contact me if you have any questions. This is going to be a great trip!
Bill Wilson
Not open - Adirondacks Hiking and CabinThe Garden Trailhead and Parking, Keene Valley, NY
This is our first time hiking in the Adirondacks and I'm really excited to introduce the group to this area. It's some of the best hiking in the Northeast; with pine forests, clear running streams and rocky mountains. I reserved a cabin in the heart of the High Peaks. It's a 3.5 mile walk from the trailhead, but it's a popular area with other lodges nearby, so we won't be totally isolated. The hiking will be more challenging than anything we've done before. If you are a regular with this group you should be ok, as long as you aren't somebody who usually hikes at the back of the line up. It's going to be incredible!
THE CABIN
We're staying at Camp Peggy O'Brien, near the Adirondack Mountain Club's John's Brook Lodge. It sleeps 12, has heat and a propane stove. Bunks and mattresses are provided, but you need to bring your own sleeping bag. Water is from a pump outside. The bathroom is an outhouse. I put some pics in the photo section on Meetup. Here's the link, you have to scroll down for Camp Peggy O'Brien. https://adk.org/lodging-and-camping-information/SCHEDULE
I booked the cabin from Wednesday to Sunday morning, but if you want to arrive Thursday or Friday that's ok.GEAR
Hiking boots are required, as these trails can be wet and rough. NO SNEAKERS. Warm layers and RAIN GEAR ARE REQUIRED too. A sleeping bag and a backpack to carry your stuff are needed also. I will provide a more detailed gear list later.DRIVERS
WE NEED DRIVERS! It's better than taking the bus. Park at the Garden Parking lot in Keene Valley. We're looking into renting a van too. I'll provide more details later. Here's the Google map pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yu62GVsHozWYeUuU6BUS FROM NYC
Trailways departs from the Port Authority. Their September schedules are not posted yet, but I think it will depart 7am and arrive in Keene Valley NY at 1:30pm.
https://trailways.com/purchase/schedules/FOOD
Bring enough food for yourself for the days you are there. Let me know if you have questions. The cabin provides pots, pans and plates.WAILTLIST
Everybody will be on the waitlist at first. I'll move you to Going after I collect a $50 deposit for your share of the cabin. We'll split the cost of the cabin, so the more people who sign up the cheaper it will be. I'm estimating $150 per person. You can Venmo me @Bill-Wilson-92I think we will have room for everybody who wants join us.
FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS. This trip will be amazing!
