About us
We are a group of day-hikers from the Metropolitan New York area (NJ/NY/PA). We hike weekly on over 80 hiking trails within a 60-minute driving radius of our area. We are mostly older hikers (50+), but we welcome adults of all ages, singles, and couples. Our hikes are moderate, typically 5-7 miles-long, with an elevation gain in the range of 750-1,500 feet, and are mostly on trails located in Southern New York and Northern New Jersey. We hike every weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday), and often have additional mid-week hikes.
Most of our hikes do not require prior experience but do require a reasonable level of fitness, and appropriate gear such as hiking boots. Many of our members are seasoned, regular hikers with a wealth of experience and advice for new hikers. Because most wilderness trailheads are only accessible by car, our group works best for those with a car. We do organize several urban hikes (walks) in New York City every year, as well as several regional hikes in the wilderness that are accessible by public transit.
We occasionally organize hiking trips outside our area, typically to National Parks and to other “destination” hiking areas.
We also organize seasonal moonlight-hiking, biking, kayaking, and social outdoor events such as picnics.
All our events are free (except for charges imposed by third parties at special events). Although our events are free, you do have an ethical obligation to follow rules of good citizenship! This includes keeping tabs on your RSVP status, showing up (or canceling in time), and following rules set out by organizers.
“The mountains are calling, and I must go…” (John Muir, 1923).
Upcoming events
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Circuit Hike 9-Ledges and Lakes
DEC Parking, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987, USA, Tuxedo Park, NY, USThis hike starts with a climb on the Red Trail straight up to Claudius Smith's Den, then continues up the Tuxedo-Mt Ivy Trail, left onto the White Bar Trail, to the Dutch Doctor Shelter. We continue on the White Bar along the side of Blauvelt Mountain until we reach the Red Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, which we will follow along Black Ash Mountain and Big Pine Hill for about 3 miles back to the parking lot. This hike is not for beginners. Our pace will be 2+mph. Breaks are few and short. We'll find a place for a quick lunch. We start on time. There are no facilities.
If you join this hike and are already on the going or waitlist of another hike, please choose one by noon on Thursday so waitlisted hikers have a chance to participate. If you don't choose, we will choose for you.
Bring plenty of water and snacks, plus appropriate seasonal items (sun and insect protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 917-597-8212
FYI:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/lacing-hiking-boots.html Using the surgeon's knot will keep your shoelaces from becoming loose.It doesn't hurt to familiarize yourself with The Great Outdoors operating rules:
**Note** We hike at a moderate pace, and never leave anyone behind. Our hikes are not suitable for fast hikers who like to forge ahead of the group.
**To join our hikes, you must: (1) enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and (2) post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you will be removed from Going list.
**By signing up for this event you are acknowledging that you have read and accepted the posted TGO legal disclaimer: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/551hnt8zbz2jl5hs1vamd/TGO-Legal-Disclaimer.pdf?rlkey=ttmx8i4p4wdxj6r2fim7snhph&dl=0
**TGO policies to discourage "repeat no-shows", "repeat late-cancels" (canceling <48 hours before hike), or "Frivolous RSVPs". For details, see: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/767rpigz0bpqx22kwwa6g/TGO-Policies.pdf?rlkey=65h7c9giagp45bxoy8e42rugk&dl=0
This is your only notice - if you find yourself removed from the Going or Waiting List, refer to document above. You may message hike leader to reinstate you, but no guarantees!
** New to hiking or Meetup? Try: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/odc5bdiz9tibcn99jyde3/New-Hiker-Guide.pdf?rlkey=e16iff1p4t4h7jenwjnnzgq9m&dl=015 attendees
![Blue Mountain Lakes [7+ Miles]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/b/9/3/highres_529796211.jpeg)
Past events
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![Hook Mountain Loop [6+ Miles]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/4/8/highres_535878760.jpeg)
