About us
This group is operated by Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey Chapter (7/1/22)
The New York-North Jersey Chapter of AMC was the first chapter formed by the club back in 1912. For over 100 years the NYNJ chapter has been protecting the precious natural resources of our region, providing skills and leadership training, and hosting 100's of outdoor activities every year for the public through our professional and dedicated volunteer trip leaders.
Beginner or expert the AMC NYNJ chapter has something for everyone. With activities that include hiking, biking, paddling, backpacking, skiing, climbing, and more we're sure you will find something you love. And since we know living in and around the NYC area can be difficult without a car, many of our activities are accessible through public transportation.
Beyond just the trips, training, and conservation advocacy we are a group that encourages community and camaraderie among it's members. Open and welcoming to anyone with an interest in the outdoors we hope that the shared knowledge and experiences between all of us will help you to grow within the outdoor community and create connections and friendships for a lifetime.
What sets us apart the other Meetup groups?
• Professionally trained volunteer leaders means our trips are well organized, safe AND fun!
• Easy access on public transportation to many of our activities.
• Activities are open to anyone, no membership dues are required, but your support helps.
• Your support helps us continue to protect more than 100,000 acres of land and 2,000 miles of trails under the care of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Beyond our volunteer led activities AMC provides opportunities for tens of thousands of youth to experience the outdoors each year through our Youth Opportunities Program.
While this Meetup Group showcases some of our best activities they don't all make it to this page and often you will only see a small fraction of what is available! If you would like to see the full assortment of upcoming activities offered by the NYNJ chapter please click here.
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Upcoming events
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Spring Equinox Phone Photo Walk: from Roosvelt Island to Astoria Queens
Location not specified yetLet’s celebrate the Spring Equinox with an AMC Phone Photo Walk from Roosvelt Island to Astoria Queens! Group meets at 10am at The Cafe at Cornell Tech in Roosvelt Island (2 West Loop Road) to mingle and have a coffee with gorgeous views of Manhattan.
We do the Countdown to the Spring Equinox exactly at 10:46am and start the walk towards Rio Market in Astoria (32-15 36th Ave) where we plan to have a buffet style Brazilian lunch ($12 per pound).
Let’s look for first signs of Spring, learn some Phone Photo skills, welcome the new Season and make new friends in a 2 mile urban walk crossing the Roosvelt Island Bridge with Spectacular views. Please also register on AMC website at:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX00000120L72AI/act00019250
Leader: Rebeca Galbinski
Check out my Instagram page for some inspiration @rebecaphotony51 attendees
Norvin Green State Forest Hike
Slyline Lakes Drive parking, 12 Skyline Lakes Drive, Ringwood, NJ, USFor full details, see the hike description on activities.outdoors.org The hike is rated as Vigorous under the AMC's activity rating system.
The distance will be 8 miles, and we will get to see the newly reblazed and reconfigured trails there, thanks to the hard work of Trail Conference volunteers. The route will include Wyanokie HIgh Point, Carris Hill, Chikahocki Falls, and Assiniwakim Mountain and get spectacular views of the New Jersey Highlands.
Email the leader at hikerdavid@verizon.net with any questions.
The meeting place (Transportation Code 3A) is the stores' parking area behind the Lakeside Diner, where Rte 511 meets Skyline Lake Drive. Please use this and not the diner parking. For those taking the bus from NYC, there is a request bus stop at the junction of rte. 511 and Skyline Lakes Drive. NJ TRANSIT Bus # 197 departs 8.30 a.m. arr. 9.45 (212-564-8484, 973-762-5100 www.njtransit.com) Bus departs from PABT Gate 233. There is an hourly return service in the afternoon. There will be a short car shuttle from the meeting place to the trailhead.Please note that Covid-19 has persisted in our region from its onset in 2020. In the interest of public health, do not join this hike if symptomatic of Covid-19 or
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AMC Members get 20% off at REI, Soho on Saturday!
303 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, New York, Ne, USAMC MEMBERS GET A SPECIAL BENEFIT THIS SATURDAY 3/21/2026 AT REI Co-op in SOHO.
AMC Members get an exclusive 20% off coupon on one full-price item at REI's Soho store this Saturday!
Check out what's happening at the Appalachian Mountain Club! Visit our table at REI at 303 Lafayette in New York City, and get a 20% off coupon on a full price item (exclusions apply, in-store only).
It's easy to become a member. Just JOIN AMC HERE!
Your membership supports an organization that connects people to the outdoors, build trails from Maine to Virginia, advocates for accessible green spaces, and supports your local volunteer leaders!
As a member, you get access to:
- Free and low-cost outdoor experiences
- Discounts at AMC lodges and camps (including in nearby Harriman State Park, Fire Island, and the Delaware Water Gap)
- Up to 20% off guide books, trail guides, and AMC merchandise
- A community of 90,000 members who love and protect the outdoors.
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Past events
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