What we’re about
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.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FALL HIKING/PADDLING SPIRITS WEEKEND AT AMC HARRIMAN OUTDOOR CENTERThe Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, Haverstraw, NY
Click here to register for this event.
Come join us for a fun-filled four day weekend of outdoor adventure at the AMC Harriman Outdoor Center! We will be offering a variety of activities including hiking, paddling, and enjoying some spirits.
We will enjoy hiking in the midst of fall colors, paddling in peaceful Breakneck Pond, and sipping spirits/favorite beverages around the campfire. There will be ample time to tell ghost stories and swap outdoor adventure experiences and share laughs. Please feel free to bring enough of your favorite libations to share with fellow participants. We will have a festive time of enjoying the outdoors together to close out the Harriman Outdoor Center season.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature, meet new friends, and have a great time.
Registration
Advance registration is mandatory, space is limited. All paid registered participants will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite.
Accommodations
We will stay in Beaver Brook shelters. Each Beaver Brook shelter/platform will accommodate three 2-person backpacking tents, which can be borrowed from the camp. Bring only one to two
persons tents. Secure bear box is available for food storage. Modern bath houses with hot showers and flush toilets are nearby. Camping equipment may be borrowed (free!) on a first come first served basis.Check in at the camp office when you arrive. Check-in time is Friday at 3 pm. Plan to arrive by 6 pm if you buy optional dinner. Check-out time at 11 am, although you are welcome to enjoy the camp until 3 pm.
What to Bring
Bring sheets and pillowcase or sleeping bag, camp chair, tent, towels, yoga/ hiking/ swimming/ paddling gear, sunscreen, bug spray, headlamp, hat, water bottle, and personal toiletries. If camping, bring your tent, sleeping pad and sleeping pad. If you need to borrow camping gear, call 617-523-0636 x56523. Sheets and towels may be rented from the camp. BYO Adult Beverages and snacks to share.
Cost
● Camp: $240 Members / $280 Non-Members :- Rate includes 3 nights accommodation Sat & Sun dinners, 3 breakfasts (Sat, Sun & Mon).
● Day Visit: $25 Members / $65 Non-Members (Day rate does not include any meals)
● Lunch may be purchased separately at the camp office. Optional Friday dinner available for purchase with registration.
● Program leadership provided by volunteer leaders.
Rate excludes EventBrite and credit card processing fees for Non-members.
Become an AMC Member and receive a discounted rate. Your membership dues are partially tax deductible.
Transportation
The camp is easily accessible by public transportation. Take the NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Sloatsburg, NY. Shuttles to the camp are available with advance registration only. Email the camp office to reserve a pickup or drop-off shuttle in advance at
cormanharrimanshuttle@outdoors.org
The camp is about 45 minutes drive from NYC. The gate to the camp is on Lake Welch Parkway at the intersection of Pine Meadow Road. (41.217869, -74.106021). Drive up to the camp office to check-in and unload your gear. Then park in the big field.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations canceled more than 14 days in advance receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Reservations canceled 14 days or less in advance are not refundable. If the AMC must cancel a program, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded. Normal
weather will not cancel this event.Read more about this event on AMC website here.
Read more about this AMC Harriman Outdoor Center here before you go.
AMC Trip Policy - Bronx River Pathway Walk - Section 3Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, NY
Beginner Friendly and Public Transportation Accessible
Join me for a one way leisure nature walk along the Bronx River via the Bronx River Pathway. We'll be greeted with views of changing trees and wildlife that live along the Bronx River. This 5 mile section of the trail starts at Kensico Dam Plaza and ends at Greenacres Ave in Hartsdale where we can hop on the Metronorth back to NYC.Need to Know: This is a one way trek!
Meeting time and location: 9:15 a.m. at the Valhalla MTA Train Station parking lot. We'll walk together to the Kensico Dam Plaza.
End time: We will aim to the Hartsdale MTA Train station by 4 p.m. to take the 4:10 p.m. train back to Grand Central Station.
Pack lunch and snacks. I recommend carrying no less than 2-3 liters of water as well as bringing electrolytes. There are no bathrooms or water fountains on the trail.
There will be equal parts of tree cover and sun exposure - wear sunscreen, bring a wide brimmed hat as well as bug spray. The trails are not technical - no bouldering or tough up or down hills; it is paved. Wear comfortable walking shoes.FYI: Severe weather cancels the hike and we will try to reschedule.
Email if you have any questions (gwenhartstein@gmail.com). Hope you can join!
AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/152555 - ROCKEFELLER PRESERVE WALK (Strenuous)Metro North Station - Tarrytown, Tarrytown, NY
A 17-mile, fast-paced walk through Rockefeller State Park Preserve, beginning and ending at the Tarrytown train station. The walk is rated as strenuous.
The original route was 20 miles but I walked it again on Saturday and decided the 3-mile loop in the middle wasnt worth the effort so we won’t do that part.
Take the 8:45 local or 8:50 express Metro North train from Grand Central to Tarrytown. Meet 9:30 on the river side of the Tarrytown train station by the tennis courts. I will be wearing an orange cap. Potential return trains are 6:04 express, 6:17 local, 6:47 semi-express.
From the train station we walk north on the Riverwalk along the Hudson River to Kingsland Park, then east on steep streets to Gory Brook Road, then counterclockwise through Rockefeller Preserve, including steep Cedar Hill, Stone Barn, steep Buttermilk Hill, the visitor center, a portion of the 13 Bridges Trail, the Pocantico River Trail, and the Old Croton Aqueduct trail to Rockwood Hall, then south on streets along the Hudson River back to Kingsland Park and the Riverwalk and to the Tarrytown train station.
Elevation gain is 1,424 feet, some of the hills are long and steep. Sneakers are fine, you might prefer boots on some of the rocky trails, shorts are fine as the trails are wide so less danger of ticks but check for ticks just the same. There are no dropout points except to walk back to Tarrytown or get a train at Philipse Manor station or call an Uber.
Bring water, snacks and lunch. We will take a short break at Stone Barns at 6 miles and a lunch break at the visitor center at 10 miles, water available at both stops. There are restrooms in Pierson Park near the train station, at Kingsland Park at 2 miles, at Stone Barns, at the visitor center, at Kingsland Park at 18 miles and Pierson Park near the train station.
Maps of the walk:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3134289669348965906
All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/rockefeller-preserve-walk-a96b65a
Google Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1PMuHntsZiZSqJdID21RaMdUKMRC5Nos&usp=sharingThere is a free state park pdf of the Rockefeller trails at https://parks.ny.gov/parks/rockefeller/details.aspx, which is also available as a free download on the Avenza app. The New York/New Jersey Trail Conference has a much better Rockefeller trail map as part of its 4-map Westchester bundle, you can buy paper copies for $11.95 from the trail conference web site or buy a $10.99 download on the Avenza app.
Leader: Tom Bergen 917-727-5507 tom.bergen@yahoo.com
AMC website listing:
https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/152603Please note that Covid-19 has persisted in our region from its onset in 2020, with cases currently on the rise. In the interest of public health, do not join this hike if symptomatic of Covid-19 or infected with it.
AMC Trip Policy
