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”!
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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Juneteenth Hike: Black History and the Legacy of Slavery in NYCCentral Park West , New York, NY
AMC celebrates Juneteenth with 3 events on Saturday: 2 hikes exploring NYC sites significant to Black history and the 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee. Register for each hike separately.
The morning hike from 9am-12pm will start in Central Park at the site of Seneca Village, a free black community forced to move to make way for Central Park. Heading north through Central Park, we will learn about other memorials to important figures in Black history, then continue into Harlem visiting memorials to orator / social reformer Frederick Douglass and social activist Harriet Tubman.
We’ll conclude our hike at the 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on 127th St. from 12pm-3pm, an event supported by AMC and featuring food, dance, jazz, the NYC Federation of Black Cowboys, and other family-friendly events. Everyone is welcome to stay for the fun! If you missed the morning hike, register for a walk to Explore Seneca Village in Central Park from 3pm-5pm.
The morning hike will take place on paved paths/sidewalks and a hardened gravel road, with minimal elevation change. Bring adequate water to stay hydrated, two liters recommended. Total hike distance: 3 miles. Total hike time: 3 hours. There will be a brief introduction to AMC and today's route. Walk departs no later than 9:15 am.
Register for this hike by clicking HERE. Check Your Registration Confirmation Email For Meeting Place. OR, first 40 participants to arrive.
For more information, go to https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001HDl32AG/act00014257
Leader Roger Horton and Dev Solar - Clean Up Morning at Ecology Village in Gateway National Recreation AreaRyan Visitor Center, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY
Join us as we partner with Park Rangers at Gateway National Recreation Area to prepare the Ecology Village campsites for a season of urban camping! Folks new to camping will appreciate your efforts all summer long!
Ecology Village campsites are located on historic Floyd Bennet Field on Jamaica Bay. It is a unique grassy campground within the five boroughs of New York City! The campsites are predominantly used by youth groups and hikers just learning to enjoy overnight stays in the outdoors.
This is a great chance to view AMC's extensive Gear Library at Gateway, which hosts a wide range of equipment for groups to borrow at no cost. Equipment includes tents, sleeping bags, camp stoves, rain jackets, fleece jackets, hiking boots, and more. It's also a good opportunity to preview the campsites and available gear if you are thinking of hosting an urban camping trip!Our work may involve clearing overgrowth, repairing equipment, painting or staining fixtures, and replacing signage. All tools will be provided, although you may want to bring your own work gloves and bug spray. Please wear long sleeves and long pants, Ticks and poison ivy are in the area.
This event is accessible by public transportation. Take the 5 Subway to the end of the line at Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College. Transfer around the corner to the Q35 headed towards Rockaway Park. Disembark in front of the Ryan Visitor Center. We will all meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:45am. We'll depart for the clean up site at 10am.
Please register for this event in advance by clicking HERE. Hope to see you there!
For more information and to register for this event ... https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001CySr2AK/act00013906
- AMC 20s & 30s Harriman Takeover 2025The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, haverstraw, NY
The Appalachian Mountain Club's New York/North Jersey Chapter is proud to announce our 2025 Harriman Takeover Weekend for 20s and 30s!
Get your tickets on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amc-20s-30s-harriman-takeover-2025-tickets-1390819842589?aff=oddtdtcreator
**PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE ON BUYING TICKETS**
- If you are buying an individual ticket, such as an individual bunk or a Saturday day ticket, your meals are included with the ticket.
- If you are buying any group ticket such as a cabin or tent platform (any ticket that reads "Up to X People"), please buy meal ticket add-ons according to the number of people in your group. For example, if you are booking a whole cabin with 3 people, book the cabin and add on 3 meal tickets.
We’re returning for another weekend long bash at the beautiful Corman Harriman Outdoor Center (CHOC) in Haverstraw, NY, approximately 37 miles north of New York City. Come join us for some spectacular hiking, rock climbing, swimming, paddling/kayaking, bonfires, and meeting other folks who are passionate about the outdoors! More details on activities to come.
