What we’re about
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
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Wikipedia Page
AMC NY-NoJ Meetup Page
Upcoming events
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CONCRETE TO TRAILS (FAMILY FRIENDLY): Anthony's Nose (Easy)
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal , W 179th and Fort Washington Ave, New York , NY, USREGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 10/29 at 12:00 PM
>> REGISTER HERE!! <<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.This hike is an opportunity to bring your children. Please register everyone who will be hiking.
On this family friendly hike we will walk in the woods approximately 2.5 miles with 750 feet elevation gain during our four hour hike. We will have views over the Hudson River and the Bear Mountain Bridge to appreciate and we plan for frequent stopping. The activity is rated as easy per AMC activity guidelines and you do not need to have experience hiking to join the group. This route will be on uneven terrain of varying surfaces and we will be exposed to the Earth's elements. Please be prepared to spend our time outside while being active with intermittent breaks. We take one 'proper' break on the trip at approximately the mid-way point of our time together.
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 24 participants.
- Click the green register button to reserve your spot.
- Registration on the AMC website (activities.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 8:00 AM and depart by 8:15 AM.
- Final meeting details (outside the George Washington Bridge Bus 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
- 50% discount... Become an AMC member 50% off
Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
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
Dinosaur Playground to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: Riverside Park Photography Walk
Dinosaur Playground, Inside Riverside Park near West 97th Street, New York, NY, NY, USDiscover Autumn Through Your Lens
Join professional photographer and nature enthusiast Rebeca Galbinski for a late afternoon walk through Riverside Park! Rebeca will share tips on how to capture the changing light as day turns to sunset over the Hudson River.
Enjoy the late autumn season using your smartphone—no fancy camera needed! Just bring your smartphone, a battery pack, a charging cable, and your sense of wonder for this hands-on, creative outdoor experience. Be inspired by Rebeca's work before the walk by checking out he!r Instagram page at rebecaphotony.
Please gather at 1:45 pm at Dinosaur Playground in Riverside Park near West 97th Street. After a brief talk about AMC, we'll head off no later than 2:00pm. We'll walk about 1.7 miles on mostly flat paved terrain to Dinosaur-Bar-B-Que on West 125th Street. We'll arrive just in time for the NY-NoJ Chapter's Annual Meeting & Dinner, held conveniently at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que! There's still time to Register for the Chapter Annual Meeting & Dinner. Featured speaker will be AMC CEO & President Nicole Zussman!
This event is also great for New Members, Families with kids, and anyone with a creative spirit! Please register for this event so we know how many to expect.
Please dress warmly as we will be walking slowly in order to observe and practice new techniques.
REGISTER: RVSP on Meetup, register on activities.outdoors.org, or just drop by! Hope to see you there!
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club****! 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, conservation advocacy, and your local volunteer leader
1 attendee
Past events
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