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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You're Invited! AMC Open House - New Members Welcome!
Rivian Showroom, 461 West 14th Street, New York, NY, US>> REGISTER HERE <<
Curious about AMC? Come on in!Join us for a welcoming, community-centered Open House where you can learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club and how we connect people to the outdoors. Whether you’re a lifelong hiker, a weekend wanderer, or just beginning your outdoor journey, there’s a place for you here. For 150 years, AMC has been fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. At our Open House, you’ll discover how we bring that mission to life through recreation, conservation, education, and advocacy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
What to Expect
- Meet AMC staff, volunteers, and members
- Learn about local trips, programs, and volunteer opportunities
- Explore how our conservation work protects the landscapes we all love
- Get the inside scoop on lodging, outdoor experiences, and ways to get involved
- Ask questions and find your next adventure
Why Attend?
Because the outdoors is for all of us. And the more we come together, the more we can do to protect it. You don’t need experience. You don’t need gear. You just need the desire to step outside and connect. So bring a friend, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are new to the AMC, a long-time member, or just curious about us. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Where to Meet
We'll see you at our partner Rivian's showroom at 461 West 14th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 pm for refreshments, games, information, and more!
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Hiking - Long Path Loop from Lake Skannatati
Location not specified yetYOU MUST REGISTER VIA THIS LINK
Series Description: Join us as your leader continues an exploration of the Long Path. Having covered the southernmost section of this 350+ mile trail (Upper Manhattan to the entrance to Harriman State Park), we're now working on the sections within Harriman. Whenever possible these will be loop hikes, because life is so much easier when we loop!
Hike #2: Lake Skannatati/Flight 6231 Memorial: We'll meet at the Lake Skannatati boat launch at 9:00 AM for a "lollipop" loop that includes several woods roads and the Beech Trail. When we reach the Flight 6231 Memorial we'll head back to "start" via the Long Path, passing St. John's Church along the way. Depending upon conditions we find along the trail this will be either a 6.9 mile or 8.3 mile route, both of which are on the borderline between Easy and Moderate.
Distance, Elevation Gain, and Difficulty: 6.9 miles, 805 ft. elevation gain, a somewhat challenging Easy (alternate route: 8.4 mi., 915 ft. elevation gain, a solid Moderate)
Additional info and registration via this link: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001ISi1/act00023680
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