About us
Do What Makes You Happy
We are Happy Trails Adventures and Travel NYC and Beyond, a social group for those New Yorkers looking to escape from the 9 to 5 grind and the vicissitudes of living life in the concrete jungle, to break away from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with fun, exciting and YOUnique adventures and escapades with new friends who share your vibrational frequency and living a YOUnique life with sass, spice, and flare.
Whether it's a laid-back hike in nature, a spontaneous day trip, or an adventure of the quirky nature, we're here to discover and enjoy it all. Let's create memorable experiences and build meaningful connections together. Join us if you're up for living life in the moment and exploring the endless possibilities that come our way. Let's have fun, and make some incredible memories along the way!
Don’t worry about coming out alone. You will not be alone. We’ll make sure that you feel welcome, you will know everyone’s name and they will know yours. Everyone will have fun and hopefully go home having had a memorable time. As long as you are open to adventures, maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things ... we want to meet you :)
All our events are casual and low key and held throughout the five boroughs of New York City and beyond, all reachable by public transportation!
So if YOU are ready to escape the ordinary to become extraordinary let’s come together and inspire each other to push our boundaries and make the most out of every moment of every day of our lives … one Meetup at a time!
Group founded: August 6, 2026
Upcoming events
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Our First Meetup: Slothians and Tortoises Hike the Haverstraw River Trail
Ossining Metro North Station, 1 Main St, Ossining, NY, USLet's get outside and go take a hike on the Haverstraw River Trail then continue on to Nyack with a return walk over the Tappan Zee Bridge into Tarrytown followed by eats and booze in Tarrytown before heading home.
Trail map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/haverstraw-river-trail-loop
GETTING THERE: Pick up the Metro-North from Grand Central that will get you to OSSINING by 11:30am. Buy one-way off-peak train ticket as we're not coming back to the same station at the end of the day. the Ferry ride is at 11:55am. Be sure to get there early enough to buy ferry ticket before boarding.
AGENDA: Once we arrive in HAVERSTRAW we'll proceed over city streets to make our way to the trailhead. We'll do a loop hike. then we'll make our way to Nyack, then pick up the pedestrian walkway of the Tappan Zee bridge that will take us to TARRYTOWN. Those who don’t want to walk across the bridge you can pick up a local bus in Nyack that will take you to TARRYTOWN station.
POST-HIKE, for those interested, we'll have eats and drinks in TARRYTOWN before heading home.
AT THE END OF THE DAY, for return trip, we'll leave from TARRYTOWN station where there are at least 2 trains (local and express) leaving for NYC every hour.
HIKE INTENSITY: MODERATE INTENSITY. You don't have to be an athlete but you must be able to complete the hike without any issue.
TOTAL MILEAGE: About 9-10 MILES
DURATION: This is an all-day event.
PACE: We go at LEISURELY PACE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. We will have stops for water breaks, lunch break, take time to hug some trees along the way, taking time to smell and savor the sight and sounds of nature. NO FAST HIKERS!
WEATHER: Rain or extreme heat and humidity cancels!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc. etc.
1 attendeeSlothians and Tortoises Take a Hike at Mohonk Preserve
Location not specified yetAs the summer of '26 winds down ... let's get outdoors and take a hike at Mohonk Preserve reachable on Trailways bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal going to New Paltz.
AGENDA: We'll hike the Testamonial Gateway Trail, connecting to Duck Pond trail, then River-to-Ridge trail that will take us back to New Paltz.
GETTING THERE: We're taking the Trailway bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal. The 7AM bus arrives in New Paltz by 8:35AM. One-way ticket is $25.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/
From the Trailways bus station in New Paltz, we'll then pick up the Nature Bus at 8:45am that will drop us off at the Mohonk Testimonial Gateway at 8:55am.
Drivers: you can meet us at the Testimonial Gateway parking lot at 9am. Do your own research on directions and parking situation.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. During hike we'll have lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos, hug some trees, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. NO FAST HIKERS!
TOTAL MILEAGE: up to about 7 to 8 MILES
DURATION: We will be out for the entire day. But you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.
AFTER HIKE, we'll allot some time to explore New Paltz and grab some local bites and drinks before heading home.
RETURN BUS: There is a 6PM bus back to NYC.
WEATHER: Rain, extreme heat and humidity cancels!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks.
Hold no one liable etc etc.1 attendeeSlothians and Tortoises Take on Empire State Trail - part 1
Location not specified yetFor this Meetup come join us as we walk the walk on the New York City portion of the Empire State Trail starting at Battery City Park making our way to Inwood Hill Park for a total of about 13 miles.
Read more about the Empire State Trail -------> HERE and HERE
FIRST SEGMENT: we'll hike from Battery Park City to Inwood Hill Park, for a total of about 13 mostly flat miles.
- This 12.5-mile trail section marks the beginning/end of the Empire State Trail, starting at the southern tip of Manhattan and running north on the Manhattan Greenway trail, along the west side of Manhattan. The Greenway is a paved, off-road trail, physically separated from vehicle traffic, through Battery Park City, the Hudson River Park, and Riverside Park. The trail is extremely popular with cyclists, walkers, and runners. Access is available from numerous city streets. A mix of on-street parking and paid parking garages are available, and the trail is accessible by the NYC subway and bus system. This popular trail segment provides stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. The off-road Greenway Trail ends in NW Manhattan at Dyckman Street.
NOTE: I haven't hiked this trail, hence exploratory. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.
GETTING THERE: Make your way to Bowling Green subway station (4/5/6 train line). We'll meet OUTSIDE the station at 9AM and proceed from here.
MILEAGE: About 13 MILES
INTENSITY: This will be an EASY BREEZY hike on mostly paved trail on the Hudson Greenway Trail.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.
DURATION: We will be out for the entire day. But you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.
APRES HIKE: We'll do celebratory eats and drinks in the Northern Manhattan area.
WEATHER: Rain, heat and humidity cancels!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc
1 attendeeKayak on Oyster Bay Harbor
Location not specified yetThis is a kayaking event led by the North Shore Land Alliance. You must pre-register at their site. Kayak rental is $50 per adult.
About the event: https://northshorelandalliance.org/?event=paddle-oyster-bay&event_date=2026-09-13
Paddle Oyster Bay Harbor Sunday, September 13, 2026, 2 PM Oyster Bay Cove Beach
Paddle around beautiful Oyster Bay Harbor and discover the abundant wildlife that inhabits our bay!
Advance registration required!
Bring your own kayak/accessories or rent: $50 (single) or $75 (double)
After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information. If you are unable to attend, please contact us, as this will help us register those on the waiting list.Event Changes and Cancellations
Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Registrants will be notified via email if an event is cancelled or rescheduled.Getting there: LIRR to Oyster Bay then uber over. Let me know if you want to get there together.
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