Advanced Hiking New York

7 Mile Brooklyn Bridge Hike

Urban NYC hike for walkers seeking a social outdoor outing; ends with a post-hike group dinner.

Lower East Side art galleries and more

The Lower East Side, along with Tribeca, has the most galleries of any Neighborhood in manhattan. Last time we visited, it was a wild frontier for young, experimental and often edgy artists. Let's see whether the art scene has mellowed or if it's still a cauldron for the untamed and unexpected. We'll visit my favorite exhibitions, sample the rich history of the immigrants that flooded this neighborhood in the early twentieth century, and see the many creative changes that are now transforming the LES. POSSIBLE LATE LUNCH: After the 2 hour tour, we will walk to nearby Chinatown for Cantonese food if enough people are interested. COST: $1 (CASH ONLY) plus whatever you pay for lunch

Turtle Back Area Hike w/ Donna ~5 miles

In-person hike led by Donna for hikers; moderate, 5-6 miles on a paved trail; outcome: participants finish the 5-6 mile hike.

Oakdale and Beyond w/ Sharon, ~5-6 miles

Guided moderate-pace trail hike for South Mountain Conservancy hikers; participants complete the hike led by Sharon.

RESCHEDULED- HEADING South Along the Hudson River Greenway With INDOOR STOPS !

In-person 5-mile hike along a riverfront route with indoor stops; for Meetup members, first-timers welcome with RSVP and email confirmation; finish together.

Cold Springs Hike 🥾

Hiking meetup for moderate hikers; outcome: participants complete a loop hike.

Lunar New Year Walk: Brooklyn to Queens Chinatown - 20miles

Our epic 20 mile Lunar New Year walk is back! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Shorewalkers as we journey from Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn to Flushing Chinatown in Queens - two of NYC's most vibrant Chinese communities. **When**: Sunday February 22, 2026; start at 9:30am **Where**: Outside 8 Ave subway station in Brooklyn, N train, take 8 Ave exit **Distance**: 20 miles, point to point from Brooklyn Chinatown to Queens Chinatown, approx. 7-8 hours Brisk pace, some hills and stairs **Walk details:** We will start this Lunar New Year walk in **Brooklyn's Chinatown on 8 Ave**, also called Sunset Park's Chinatown. It is one of the largest and fastest growing ethnic Chinese enclaves outside of Asia. We will walk along 8 Ave's festive Lunar New Year decorations and bustling markets. On our way we will walk through some of our favorite parks: Sunset Park, Prospect Park, Highland Park, Forest Park and Flushing Meadows. Also, discover some lesser known neighborhoods, like East Flatbush and Brownsville Our walk will end in **Flushing Queens**, which has the largest Chinese population in the city and, in fact, outside of Asia. It also is a true American fusion where you can find everything from McDonalds to Chinese seafood restaurants and from Starbucks to bubble tea cafes. Those interested can join us after the walk at a food court where you can purchase food & drinks. Bring cash! Bring lunch (no purchase at lunch spot possible) and plenty of water. Many dropout points along the route. Hike leaders: Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229) Maureen Barodin 718-954-1582 Jonathan Miller Ivan Falla

Train Accessible February Hike❄️🚂🛤️🚃

Train-accessible in-person group hike for transit-friendly hikers; goal: complete a short loop together.

SCENIC ROCKAWAY BIKE RIDE

Silk City Shuffle

An 8+ mile loop hike for outdoor enthusiasts along a historic urban route with parks and viewpoints. Outcome: complete the loop and enjoy scenic overlooks.

HYBRID Outdoor Leadership Training

AMC NY/NJ 20s and 30s Thirsty Thursday

Join the 20s and 30s Young Members of the AMC's New York / New Jersey chapter for an evening of meeting new friends, catching up with old ones, and preparing for a great season of outdoor activities. Do you enjoy hiking, backpacking, paddling, rock climbing and other outdoor pursuits, and are looking to meet like-minded folks from the greater NYC area? You've found the right event. We hope to see you there. If you need to reach me my number is (914) 525-0770