About us
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
Facebook Page
Flickr Page
Instagram Page
Wikipedia Page
AMC NY-NoJ Meetup Page
Upcoming events
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You're Invited! AMC Open House - New Members Welcome!
Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, 100 Seven Lakes Drive, Sloatsburg, 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
Meet at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, now a Community Hub, at 100 Seven Lakes Drive in Harriman State Park. Come for light refreshments, information sharing, and community starting at 5:30pm.1 attendee
URBAN WALK: Van Cortlandt Park - North of 242nd Street
Van Cortlandt Park, West 242nd St and Broadway,, New York, NY, USPLEASE REGISTER ON THE AMC SITE
REGISTER HERE!!Urban Walk: Van Cortlandt Park - North of 242nd Street
AMC Staff: Dev Solar (845.406.4440) & Mari Ishihara
Date: Saturday - May 23, 2026Start: 11:00 AM | Entrance to the Van Cortlandt Park Pool - 242nd Street and Broadway, New York City.
MEETING LOCATIONPlease meet the trip guide Dev (he/him) down on the grass near the entrance to the pool. This is just below/behind the public restroom.
Dev will have a green AMC logo hat, black AMC logo shirt and a black backpack.End: 2:00 PM | (SAME AS START)
This weekend we plan to go for a walk in Van Cortlandt Park that travels approximately 4.5 miles with features such as Van Cortlandt Lake, rock outcroppings and the Old Putnam Trail. We will discuss all things Appalachian Mountain Club as well as relevant activity related topics such as Leave No Trace. The route may be modified at the guide's discretion should it be necessary. Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for three hours and dress according for the activity and anticipated weather. Please bring water and food as well as any other items you need. If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email dsolar@outdoors.org prior to our time together.
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.
2 attendees
20'S AND 30'S COLD SPRING TO BEACON (STRENUOUS)
Cold Spring Depot, 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring, NY, USPlease register at the AMC website using the following link:
20s & 30s Cold Spring to Beacon (Strenuous) This will be a strenuous 8-10 mile hike from Bul
Hill to Beacon. For those traveling by train, please take the 8:56 AM train from Grand Central Terminal and get off at Cold Spring StatiWe will gather at the Cold Spring Depot about a block and a half from the station. For those driving I recommend parking at the train station as there is free weekend parking. We will walk from the depot to the Washburn trailhe
Once the hike is over we will head to beacon at around for drinks at the Hudson Valley Brewery. We can then take the train back to the city or the cold spring/breakneck ridge stops for the ca
If you are running late and need to reach me, my number is (914) 525-07
7 attendeesYou'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
Meet at the Rivian Showroom at 461 West 14th Street in Manhattan. Light refreshments and community at 6:00pm with information sharing starting at 6:30pm.4 attendees
Past events
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