Meet other local hiking, camping and kayaking enthusiasts. A Wilderness Medical Associates certified Wilderness First Responder will be present on all outings in case of any medical emergencies. All above like-minded individuals are welcome. We focus on having a good time and leaving no trace of litter on our lands! All day and happy hour hikes are free! We are always looking to introducing regular hikers as well as people who are new to hiking, who are looking to enjoy the great outdoors by hik …

Da B.H.G. is looking for hikers! People who have a love of nature and the great outdoors! All levels from beginners to advanced levels can join. People who are looking to hike in and around the New York City area, as well as the tri-state. Day hikes to weekend get-aways. We look forward to meeting & getting to know everyone! Thanks for joining! *By joining this group, you agree you, and ONLY YOU are responsible for yourself & are in good health.* You need to have a profile picture showing your f …

Central NJ singles (over 50)for social hiking.  All hikers need to be 50 yrs. or older.  No kids/no pets.  RSVP only if you are attending an event.  Life's responsibilities are freeing up more time for ourselves. Can you use a little more socializing/connecting with others with the added benefit of getting some physical fitness into the mix? Easy to moderate level hikes. Time of day will vary throughout the year, depending on weather, ie. hot summer days will begin around 8 ams/ colder day hikes …

The purpose of this group is too organize people with flexible schedules that are interested in doing mid-week hikes. Its a new group, and I would def look for some help/organizers.

NJ SNEAKERS 2.0 is a north Jersey Meetup group for intermediate hikers concentrating on trails in north/western New Jersey, south/central New York state. Beginners are welcome so long as you have the ability to keep up and not delay the group.  Experienced hikers are welcome so long as you realize it's not a race.  We don't hike fast and we don't hike slow but we will hike at a brisk pace.  I also have a tendency to pick hikes with steep inclines (as any member of the Sneakers 1.0 group will gla …

Wednesday, the middle of the week, nothing to do because everyone else is in work? Come hiking with us!! Join our small but fantastic group of fellow hikers as we explore some of the great hiking places in New Jersey, New York and beyond. The weekly hikers usually bring a nice diverse background to the group, which makes for some great conversation. From beginners to avid hikers, this group is a great bunch to be around. Our hikes are a mixture of different skill levels and will take you …

We are a brand new hiking group.  The sole focus of this group is to have fun while enjoying the outdoors. Our secondary goal is to educate novice hikers in all aspects of hiking, including areas such as equipment, safety, and navigation. We also welcome veteran hikers who are looking to hop back into the fold and want to recondition themselves. All ages are welcome to join us. We do require that minors be present with a parent or guardian.

How many people live, work, play, or just pass through New Jersey's Great Swamp region every day? The answer is "a lot." (Just think about the I-287 corridor from Bernardsville to Morristown, and you'll have a better idea.) Most of those folks haven't got a clue about the amazing natural landscapes tucked away inside the swamp's 55-square mile watershed. Hopefully, this group can remedy the situation by getting more people out to experience and learn about Great Swamp, its wild inhabitants, and …

Explore and enjoy the outdoors, and make new, local friends, human and canine! Our main activity will be hiking throughout Somerset and Morris Counties. We will also occasionally stop by a local dog park. This is a very laid back group with easy going outings. All walks are free. All breeds of dogs are welcome. Leashes required. Social dogs only. (No aggressive dogs.) Must have up to date rabies and distemper vaccinations, bordetella optional. Dogs must be under the owners control at all times a …

… *Active participation is required The No Drama Outdoors is a private group aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers, divers and hikers. This group engages in outdoor activities that are strenuous and require intermediate to advanced training, skill and physical levels. Hikes are typically 6-12 miles in length and take anywhere from 2-4 hours to complete. All members engaging in Scuba Diving must be certified by a Nationally or Internationally recognized Diving Institution such as PADI, NAUI, S …

Exercise is always more fun with motivation from a friend.  We will get together to motivate each other to do more, work harder, climb higher, keeep going!!  We will meet at various locations throughout NJ/NY/PA area for an assortment of fun and fit outdoor activities.  Some of these will include a recurring informal bootcamp style workout, easy to moderate hikes for families with kids or more strenuous hikes for experienced hikers, camping, backpacking, biking, rafting trips, possibly a polar b …

This group is for people interested in the activities in the South Mountain Reservation sponsored by the South Mountain Conservancy. The conservancy helps to preserve, protect, and enhance the 2099-acre South Mountain Reservation in Essex County, New Jersey. Regularly scheduled activities are hikes, forest regeneration activities (third Sunday of the month), trail work (first Sunday of the month), "trash tackling." In addition there are special volunteer days scheduled for community groups, reli …

We are looking for hikers over 40 years old who want to explore all the great trails NJ has to offer. Most of the hikes will be in NJ or on the NY border, 4-5 hours long, 6 to 10 miles, and of moderate to strenuous difficulty.  The hikes will mostly take place on Saturdays or Sundays Meetup Rules: This is a social event and not a guided hike. As such you are responsible for understanding and following all laws within the park. You accept responsibility for the safety of yourself,  and any …

The name says it all - we're a group of friendly, social cyclists and hikers who like to go for a good ride or hike and then share a tasty meal afterward, beer or water in hand. All levels of ability are welcome; we enjoy having a diverse group at our meetups.  s Every event has had a blend of experienced and beginner people, so don't worry if you haven't been on a bike in years or if this is your first meetup. As long as you come with a sense of adventure and good spirits, you'll fit in just fi …

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… These are not guided trips - these are social events This is a social club of hikers, so members are responsible for their own safety. You do not have to be an expert outdoors-person, but you should, at minimum, know roughly what your hiking level is (in terms of the mileage, elevation, and pace you can do) and what gear (clothing, water, etc) you need. Ideally everyone should be comfortable hiking alone just in case the need a rises.  If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike …