What we’re about
Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!
Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.
These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.
- Have a profile photo showing your face. This is required so your organizers can remember who's who. And answer all the profile questions so we know a little about you and what kind of events we should plan
- Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
- Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
- If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.
If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Sterling Forest Hiking/Birding - See RSVP Note [~7 Miles | Car Pooling]Dunderberg Mountain, Stony Point, NY
This event is not full. Please add yourself to the waiting list and message me (Andre) if you are interested - I'd like to make sure everyone's expectations are aligned.
Hi Hikers & Birders,
It is springtime, which means it is "Fancy Warbler Season". I'm looking for Cerulean Warblers, among others, with lots of scarlet tanagers and indigo buntings likely as well.
If you are both a hiker and birder, this should be a great outing. Bring your camera and optics! If you're a hiker, you will likely get frustrated waiting around while we are birding. If you are only a birder, be aware this is a hike and we likely cover 6-8 miles of trails.
Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.
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Hiking level: Moderate Pace, Suitable for Fit Beginners
Trails are well marked (for trails), and there are shorter trails back for those who cannot complete the entire loop.This is not a guided hike. We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up. Everyone attending must be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so.
-------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting Location: Sterling Forest Visitors Center
- Meeting Time: 8:30 am
- Public Transit: None
- Car Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize riders if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually at least $10).
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Standard day-hiking gear:- Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (I highly recommended treating clothing with Permethrin insecticide for protection against ticks).
- Be prepared for weather changes—bring rain gear and an extra warm layer.
- 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day.
- Lunch, Snacks, and electrolytes for hot days
- Map & Compass or GPS app with offline maps: The Avenza Maps App often has free maps, but some locations require a one-time purchase. If you hike regularly, I recommend CalTopo ($20/yr) which is an excellent general purpose GPS program. (AllTrails $36/yr is fine for specific hikes, but not really a general purpose GPS. GaiaGPS keeps raising their price.)
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General Rules & Guidelines:- No dogs allowed, sorry
- Everyone needs to sign up on meetup.com and accept the waiver; No guests and no one under 18 allowed
- Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms or heavy rain (but not for passing summer showers), heat index above 90, or poor air quality
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