AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter

Hiking Schedule

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Chapter Youth Program Re-Launches

The New York-North Jersey Chapter is gearing up to re-launch its chapter youth program, AMC Outings for Urban Kids (AOK), which will link urban youth groups with AMC leaders interested in sharing the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. The program will be targeted to children and teens who may not have had any previous opportunities to explore the natural environment.

If you are interested in becoming a youth activity leader, please contact Richard Barcia at 212-303-8889 (w), (212) 832-0232 (h) or for further information. Please note that all leaders must undergo a background check as well as training, which will be provided by the AMC.

We are also presently looking for at least two chapter youth program coordinators to help supervise the program and serve as liaisons to participating agencies.

We hope that you will consider becoming part of this exciting and rewarding endeavor.

Hiking Notice


Most of our hikes are what we call "Show-&-Go" and are accessible by public transportation. That means that the full hike description tells you where and when to meet and you just show up and go hiking.

We offer over 50 hikes every month, and we hike all over the region.

A few of our hikes do require advance registration. Some of them are "Starter Hikes" for novices, some have strict participation limits and some are multi-day hiking trips.

Note: You should also review our ratings system and Transportation Codes

Mailing List: If you would like to receive notification of last minute hikes, please send an email to hikeamc AT yahoo DOT com . In the email, include your name and membership number.
Contact information: Those who join our AMC chapter currently receive a printed schedule that contains full hike descriptions with leader contact/meeting place/meeting time information.


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Rating System: Hiking, Singles & Sociables, Walks & Outings, and Young Members Trips

All Hikes

The Hike Codex consists of four elements: PACE - TERRAIN - MILEAGE - COMMITTEE, [e.g., 4C12 (H)]. As described below:

Pace:
  1 - Leisurely (nature walk, window shopping pace)
  2 - Moderate (steady, comfortable pace)
  3 - Vigorous (brisk, firm pace)
  4 - Fast
  5 - Very Fast

Terrain:
  A - Solid pavement/sidewalk
  B - Soft ground/sand/carriage trails
  C - Hiking trails/gentle rolling hills
  D - Steep hills, scrambles possible
  E - Rough terrain/exposure and/or thick brush possible
  F - Extremely difficult terrain/possible sustained exposure
Note: Hikes in the Hudson Highlands (Breakneck), Ice Caves Mountain, White Mountains, Adirondacks, and parts of the Catskills are much steeper and more demanding than hikes in our other hiking range. Choose your hike accordingly.

Mileage:
  # - Estimated mileage, plus or minus 1 mile.

Committee:
  (H) - Hiking Committee
  (H+) - Hiking Committee - Overnight or multi-day
  (S) - Singles & Sociables Committee
      ~ Outings marked only (S) do not require any special skills.
      ~ Outings requiring skills basically use system defined by Activity Committee responsible for that activity; sometimes modified for our needs.
  (W) - Walks & Outings Committee
      ~ Outings marked only (W) do not require any special skills.
  (Y) - Young Members Committee
  (Y+) - Young Members Committee - Overnight or multi-day

The leader may modify or cancel a hike due to weather, trail conditions, or any other reason deemed prudent for the safety of the group.

Rating codes are intended as a general guide only. We strive for accuracy and consistency, but cannot guarantee them. If you have concerns relating to your safety or enjoyment, discuss them with the leader in advance.

Hiking: Other Outings / Co-Sponsored Outings

Rating Systems defined by the responsible activity committees. As an example: If we co-sponsor a Hiking Canoe & Kayak trip, it would be listed as BW (Brown Water), CL 1 (Class 1 whitewater), CL 2 (Class 2 whitewater) or other similar classification. If Hiking Committee co-sponsors the event, the title will contain "Hiking" or (H).

Chapter Activity Disclaimer


The activities and events listed in the New York-North Jersey Chapter Schedule, and other AMC publications, involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in one of these activities, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The trip leader is not responsible for your safety, you are. Prior to registering for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader.
To participate in Club and Chapter activities, individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, or obtain prior consent from the trip leader. Persons accompanying a minor are responsible for the minor's actions.

Chapter Chair


Chapter Chair information can be found on the Committee Page.