About us
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
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AMC 150 Mohican Outdoor Center Weekend Stay
Mohican Outdoor Center, 50 Camp Mohican Rd, Blairstown, NJ, USJoin us in celebrating the Appalachian Mountain Club's 150th Anniversary during the AMC150 relay stop at Mohican Outdoor Center.
The weekend will begin when the relay arrives from the Kittatinny Point day hike. Friday night will include dinner and social time. Saturday will be a day of fun activities, including hikes, water activities, AMC memory sharing, a picnic, and much more! The weekend will end Sunday, April 26. There will be an optional 7-mile hike to send the relay flag onto the next stop! More activities will be announced as the weekend approaches.
Lodging options are available on a first come first serve basis. All prices are per-person and include lodging, Friday night dinner, all meals on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. A bunk is $250.58, and a campsite is $165.28. We are reserving space at our lodges to ensure that trip participants will have availability.
Kaitlyn Sorensen is the trip leader. Please email her (ksorensen@outdoors.org) if you have specific lodging requests or are visiting with a group. Please feel free to reach out with any other questions as well.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT ... Mohican Outdoor Center AMC 150 Relay Weekend Stay
AMC 150 Mohican Weekend
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 24, 2026
3:00 pm – Check-in begins at the Mohican Visitor Center
4:30 pm - Happy Hour – arrival of AMC 150 Relay Flag!
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – Guided walking tour of Mohican (optional)
8:30 pm – Campfire at Chimney Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00 -9:30 am – Breakfast at the Visitor Center
9:00-9:30 am – Hike groups (3 options) leave from parking lot between Blueberry & Black Oak- Additional optional hike leaving from Kittatinny Parking- please note that this is a full day hike, offsite
10:30 -11:30 am – Yoga class in boathouse
10:30-11:30 am – Guided walking tour of Mohican
All morning activities – on your own schedule:- Kayaking/canoeing on Catfish Pond
- Fishing
- Nature walk/nature scavenger hunt/iNaturalist
- Self-guided hikes
12:30-2:30 pm - Lunch/AMC 150 Celebration at the Rec Hall
- Guest speakers
- Volunteer awards
- AMC memory sharing
- Music 12-3, Mari Byrd and Peter Lister
2:30 pm – Hike groups (3 options) leave from outside the Rec Hall
- Other afternoon activities- on your own schedule (see list above)
5:00 pm - Happy Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
5:00 - 8:00 pm – music by Katy Gerhold
8:00 pm – Evening stroll
9:00 pm – Campfire at Chimney Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026
8:00 -9:30 am – Breakfast at the Visitor Center
9:00 am – Relay hike – AMC 150 pennant heads north!
9:30 am – 2 other hike options leave from parking lot between Blueberry & Black Oak
11:00 am- Relay bike ride
12:00 pm – bagged lunches available for pick-up (possible to make arrangements for people to get these in advance, if needed)
Those who do not wish to join the hikes can stay at camp for:- Kayaking/canoeing on Catfish Pond
- Fishing
- Nature walk/nature scavenger hunt/iNaturalist
- Self-guided hikes
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AMC 150 Mohican Outdoor Center Saturday Day Event
Mohican Outdoor Center, 50 Camp Mohican Rd, Blairstown, NJ, USJoin us in celebrating the Appalachian Mountain Club's 150th anniversary with a relay stop at the Mohican Outdoor Center. We will celebrate on Saturday with hiking, water sports, AMC story sharing, a picnic lunch, and much more that will be announced as we get closer to the event!
Registration is $25 a person and includes all programming and a Saturday lunch. This post is just for the Saturday events.
REGISTER FOR THIS SATURDAY EVENT AT ... https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001okez2AA/act00016643
If you would like to stay for the entire weekend, please click here. If you have any questions, please email [ksorensen@outdoors.org](mailto:ksorensen@outdoors.org).
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CONCRETE TO TRAILS (NEW MEMBERS): Ramapo Reservation
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, W 179th and Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, US>> MUST REGISTER HERE!! <<
Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!
Concrete to Trails bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city. No experience required.
This week we welcome new AMC members for spring hiking! A trip to Ramapo Valley County Reservation including a walk in the woods, a break by the lake and a snack you stored in your backpack (sunshine not guaranteed.)
Trip info:-
Activity rating: Moderate
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Distance: 3.5 miles
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Vertical gain: 750 feet
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Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly
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Bathrooms: Trailhead (start & finish)
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Breaks: Reasonably spaced & mid-way
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What to Bring:
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Sturdy hiking footwear
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Weather appropriate clothing
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2+ liters of water
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Lunch and/or snacks
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Sun & Bug protection
Registration Details:
- Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant.
- Become an Appalachian Mountain Club Member
Meeting Info:
- The group will meet at 9:00 AM.
- Final meeting details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike.
- We do not currently allow independent transportation to the trailhead. All hikers in the group will be on the bus both directions to/from NYC.
Cost:
- $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members
Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
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.
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.1 attendee-
Past events
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