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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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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! AMC’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.Croton Gorge Park Waterfall Hike
This bucolic park is the start of the Croton River and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. It's a great walk in the woods for folks just starting their outdoor journey or who just need to disconnect.Our gently paced 4 to 5-mile hike will commence with a view of the impressive Croton Dam and spillway. You can feel its impressive force from the viewing bridge. Expect hard-packed dirt paths and some uneven terrain with gentle hills but no significant elevation gain. We will proceed at a steady pace of approximately 2 mph. We’ll stop for lunch in the park and take breaks along the way to soak in the scenery.
What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking footwear
- 2 liters of water
- Lunch and snacks
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Bug spray
- Trail map and compass (optional)
- Rain gear (just in case!)
Registration Details:
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER AND PAY BY CLICKING HERE. MEETUP RSVP IS NOT SUFFICIENT.
- Open to families; minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Registration is required for each participant, including children
- Space is limited to 24 participants, so register early!
- Please register only if you are committed to attending. If plans change, kindly cancel online to open space for others.
- Click the green REGISTER button to secure your spot.
Meeting Info:
The group will meet the bus at 8:00 AM and depart promptly by 8:15 AM. Final meeting details (likely near the George Washington Bridge Bus Station) will be emailed to registered participants 2 days prior to departure.Cost:
Round trip transportation is only $5 members / $25 non-members.Refund Policy: For this trip, a refund is possible if you successfully cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
Hope to see you there!
Join the AMC 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.
More information about this trip at CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Croton Gorge Park Waterfall Hike
