What we’re about
Welcome to the Queer Hiking group! Join us as we explore the great outdoors while hiking around the NYC metro area - anywhere Metro North, Long Island Railroad, or NJ Transit will take us. Our goal is to connect through this shared experience in a positive gay friendly environment. We tend to be an older group, over 40, but all are welcome. Join a hike and let's embark on an outdoor adventure.
Your Organizer, Phil, started the Gay Men's Hiking Group in 2012 where he planned over 100 hikes. Phil continues to plan hikes with Queer Hiking.
Please observe and respect these Queer Men's Hiking Group principles:
- Read the description of the posted hike. Do I need to bring a lunch? Where do we meet? What time?
- Know yourself. Does it sound like a difficult hike? Are you on a medication that reacts to the heat (blood pressure medications)? We try to vary the types of hikes we plan so not all of them will be right for you. Keep yourself safe as well as other hikers by skipping and joining the next hike.
- Be substance free. The group may go out for drinks after the hike, but please be substance free during the hike. This keeps you and other hikers safe and is respectful of those in recovery.
- Be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and wear the right hiking boots and shoes.
- If you need to separate from the group for any reason while hiking let someone know. We can't look out for you if we don't know, and you could get left behind.
- Be open and positive and be ready a great group of hikers!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- South Mountain Reservation, Hemlock Falls TrailPennsylvania Station, New York, NY
Queer Hikers!
This is a easy convenient hike very accessible from Penn Station. The trail head is an easy walk from the Millburn train station. We will follow the Hemlock Falls trail through some varied terrain. There are a few small waterfalls and then a larger one at the end. The trail can be rocky and portions will be steep so make sure you are in good shape. Expect an eight mile hike.
Below is an Alltrails link:
Hemlock Falls Trail via Lenape, Rahway, and River Trail, New Jersey - 3,541 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
We will meet at the NJ Transit hub at Penn Station at 9:45 and catch the 10:11 to Millburn, NJ. The trailhead is close to the station. I suspect we will be back to Penn Station before 5:00.
Be prepared for steep inclines, rocky trails, and maybe a marshy water crossing. Wear hiking boots and bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Phil
