Hi, I'm Paula, the organizer for this Hikers Group. My group was the first Hiking Meetup group in the area and has grown from 73 members when I became the organizer in March 2005 to over 1,100 in March 2011!! All are welcome to join, but know that the hikes will be moderate in pace, distance & terrain and unless specifically stated - these are not strolls or walks - they can be a challenge! *Keep in mind - it's all relative to your level of fitness and experience... for some my hikes and PDT m …

Come have a good time and meet other local outdoor enthusiasts. We focus on having a good time and being kind to our shared lands! All day hikes are free! We are always looking to introduce experienced hikers to novices. Come enjoy the great outdoors by hiking with other like minded individuals and discover some of the best hiking opportunities in NJ. So join us on one of our next regularly scheduled hikes by checking the calendar of scheduled outing dates!

"50 Hikes in New Jersey" is a book by Bruce Scofield, and a great "bucket" list of hikes in the State of NJ! Many of these hikes include historical sites, buildings and gardens, and of course trails/paths that carried revolutionary soldiers and merchants through a new land. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, and varying in miles. This group is perfect for the any level hiker wanting to explore NJ trails. Here's the list! 1 South Of High Point 2 Rattlesnake Swamp To Catfish Pond 3 Mount Tamman …

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 …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

The Hudson Valley has an endless amount of fitness and social events to engage in.  As an avid hiker and biker, I will schedule many day, evening and weekend events.  We will stop to 'smell the roses' while still challenging ourselves physically to go to the next level.  Beginner, intermediate and advanced hikers/bikers who want to advance their skills are encouraged to join the group.  No one will be left behind.  We'll also attend other sports activities and social events. See our video of Mou …

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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 …

Want to do some outdoor activities, but aren't ready for the longer or balls to the wall hiking groups? We hike at a moderate pace, enabling us to enjoy the scenery & take breaks. While we do hike at a slower pace then other groups, you should have a reasonable level of fitness. Please remember hiking does consist of inclines & declines. (Hiking is NOT like a walk in the park.) Our average distance is between 4 to 6 miles - occasionally there may be a few longer hikes. ***SOME HIKES MAY GO AT …

This group is for anyone interested in low cost outdoor adventures like , hiking, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing/bouldering, photography, swimming, survival, camping and more! We also host get togethers at coffee shops, bars and diners, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other outdoor enthusiasts, exchange stories of your previous adventures or simple share your interest to get started in this fascinating and highly addictive life style. ALL LEVELS WELCOME !!

GREENBROOK SANCTUARY IS A SECLUDED PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE.  Please write me with any questions or comments, greenbrooksanctuary@yahoo.com. NON-MEMBERS PLEASE READ ABOUT US HERE AND DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION. APPLICATION FOR NON-MEMBERS: http://www.njpalisades.org/2012_applicat_pna.pdf Existing members of Palisades Nature Association/Greenbrook Sanctuary please join the meetup group; you will receive approval and confirmation. PNA (Palisades Nature Association) is a non-profit org. of conservation …

HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! NYC Hiking Group NYC Hiking Club Free hiking group Catskill Hiking Calling all New York / Hudson Valley outdoor / WE ARE THE MOST ACTIVE GROUP IN THE COUNTRY! HIKING enthusiasts!!! The purpose of this group is to bring people together. People who like being outside, hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, rock / ice climbing, caving, etc. I am open to most all outdoor activities. This is an extreme …

We are the most active cyclo-centric multi-sport group in the tri-state area.  We also love food. We believe in and encourage four-season cycling as the healthiest way to commute and be in tune with the best our region has to offer.  Every ride will include a food stop or several, as well as varying cultural, historical, or natural destinations. We also hike, climb, backpack, camp, and enjoy water and winter sports with equal enthusiasm and vigor.  If you happen to love to do all these things, y …

Come Escape the City with your Fellow Hiking Enthusiasts! The Hiking and Nature Meetup is an active and well organized hiking group out of the New York City area. We make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering hiking at all levels, from short relaxing hiking trips to 20 mile hiking challenges. We also do rock scrambling, rock climbing, wilderness skills classes, weekend hiking trips across the northeast, and adventure travel trips all over the world. Plus, as a four-season hiking …

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 …

Let's get together and night hike. It's a wonderful experience to enjoy the unnoticed beauty of the woods at night. It's also a chance to get deeper into your wild self, senses engaged, mindfulness activated, and just to have a little slice of adventure back into your life. We will use no lights or cell phones while walking, since the path winds in and out of lit areas anyway. At one point we'll take time to listen and meditate to all the nature sounds. You're encouraged to lead the walks, medit …

Barefoot Hikers are people who enjoy hiking barefoot and Learning the Technics on proper Barefoot Steps. Don't Worry about Getting your FEET Dirty, Because Having your Bare Feet Touching the Nature Ground will Relax your Body and Mine of Being Stress FREE!!

This group is for serious hikers, backpackers, climbers and mountaineers based out of NY/NJ/CT tri-state area. We post our dream climbs/hikes/treks, and try to make it happen, whether it is completing the Catskill 35/ADK 46/NH 48 within a year, a spur-of-the-moment haul up Black Chasm or Supercrack next week, AT/PCT thru-hike next Spring, or a full moon summit push atop a 14,000' advanced basecamp two years from now. Meanwhile, we dabble in local climbs and hikes, water and winter sports to keep …

This is a SILENT meditation hike for people of average hiking skills. We love the city, but every once in a while it is important to spend time in nature. Join us as we spend a few hours hiking in silence. Rev. Ian White Maher, minister of Original Blessing: A Unitarian Universalist Congregation, will lead the hike and ground the experience in three guided meditations exploring the beauty of creation. Harriman State Park is easily accessible by bus and car. The hike is moderately difficult but d …

We are a coastal conservation organization that leads ecology and nature-oriented field trips, locally and internationally. Our mission is to advocate, educate, and restore coastal habitats through community volunteer efforts.