CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Fall Foliage Hike with Ramon Cruz
Details
REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday October 3rd at 12:00 PM.
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Reconnect with nature, explore new trails, and be a part of the AMC outdoor community—all without a car!
Join AMC’s Concrete to Trails Bus Trips
Discover wild places just beyond the city limits—no Uber, Lyft or train ticket required! Appalachian Mountain Club’s Concrete to Trails program offers weekly Saturday bus trips from New York City to stunning natural areas that are typically hard to reach without a vehicle. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or simply seeking fresh air and new views, these outings make it easy to escape the pavement and step into nature.
We invite you on a special fall foliage hike with Ramon Cruz, current AMC Board of Directors member and former Executive Director of the Sierra Club. While we enjoy Ramon's company and his insights into the environmental movement, we'll also admire nature's fiery autumnal display.
Our starting point is Reeves Meadow Visitor Center and visit with AMC's Outdoor Stewards Naturalists. Then we follow a picturesque trail along the brook about 2.5 miles to Pine Meadow Lake. It may be too chilly to dip our toes, but it will still be a beautiful spot for photos and a break. If there's time and interest, we may walk along the shore before heading back on a different trail for a total of 5.5-6 miles. Expect rocky terrain with elevation gain of less than 1000 feet. The trail has been dry lately, but if it rains the night before, conditions may be slippery. Pace will moderate with breaks along the way, including a longer stop at the lake. Just right for a autumn walk in the woods!
What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking footwear
- Weather appropriate clothing
- 2+ liters of water
- Lunch and/or snacks
- Sun protection (clothing, hat, sunblock)
- Bug protection (lotion or spray)
Registration Details:
- Space is limited to 35 participants.
- Click the green register button to reserve your spot.
- Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant.
- Concrete to Trails: Become an AMC Member (50% off annual AMC membership)
Meeting Info:
- The group will meet at 9:00 AM and depart no later than 9:15 AM.
- Final meeting details (in Long Island City, Queens near a subway station) will be sent to the email of all registered participants two days prior to the hike.
- We do not currently allow independent transportation to the trailhead. We ask all hikers in the group to take the bus both directions to/from NYC.
Cost:
- $5 Appalachian Mountain Club members
- $25 non-members
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Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
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