AMC 150 Fire Island Cabin Beach Day & Picnic

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Join us for a joyful weekend on beautiful Fire Island as we celebrate the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 150th anniversary with community, storytelling, and connection.

Discover the wonders of Fire Island and all the fun you can have at the AMC Fire Island Cabin! This welcoming gathering brings people together to enjoy a day at the beach, share stories, and make new friends—whether you’re a longtime member or brand new. You can join in one of the organized short walks, kayak trips, and possibly even sailing trips! Or, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the beach, relax in a hammock, or swim in the bay. Expect relaxed conversations, meaningful moments, and time to enjoy the ocean backdrop.

Come celebrate AMC’s legacy, our shared love of the outdoors, and the friendships that will carry us into the next 150 years.

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Arrive independently via Fire Island Ferry, or register separately for a Concrete to Trails Bus from NYC (max: 24 passengers). In either case, be sure to register using the links above.

What to Expect (tentative schedule)
8:00 AM Depart from Brooklyn or Queens with a Hiking Guide on an AMC Concrete to Trails Bus
9:30 AM Walk from Robert Moses State Park to Fire Island Cabin (5.3 miles on sand and boardwalk)
12:00 PM Kayak, Sail, Swim, Sunbathe
1:00 PM AMC 150 PICNIC at Fire Island Cabin
2:00 PM Kayak, Sail, Swim, Sunbathe
4:00 PM Return to Long Island via Fire Island Ferry and LIRR Train to NYC

You can return whenever you feel ready by taking the Fire Island Ferry from Atlantique ($15) to Bayshore, then David's Shuttle ($5) to the train station, and then the LIRR to NYC ($11-$15) .

If there are spare bunks, you can choose to stay for the night (arrange with the Joe the Camp Manager).

Transportation
The Appalachian Mountain Club-Fire Island Cabin (AMC-FIC) is accessible only by the Fire Island (FI) Ferries from Bay Shore, Long Island. The closest ferry to AMC-FIC is the ferry to Atlantique. The walk from the ferry landing to the cabin is approximately 10 minutes east. Farther away, but still walkable, are ferries that arrive at Dunewood, Fair Harbor, or Ocean Beach. For FI Ferry schedule and ticket details, visit their website or call 631-665-3600. Ferry tickets can be purchased at the on-site ticket counter with CASH ONLY. Alternatively, download their app to buy tickets in advance by credit card. Fire Island Ferry Schedule

Directions to the Ferry:
Car: Take the Long Island Expressway to the FI Ferries Bay Shore Marina Terminal located at 99 Maple Avenue in Bay Shore. You can park your car at the ferry or at a nearby lot. Visit Town of Islip for details on municipal city-owned lots.
Train: Take the LIRR to Bay Shore (Babylon Line). From the LIRR it is a 20-25 minute walk to the Bay Shore Marina Terminal or take David Taxi’s (actually a shuttle bus) for $5 (cash only).

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