Join the New York Ramblers hiking club and discover some of the most delightful hiking trails in the greater New York City area. Our weekly hikes (listed down below) are usually:
You MUST be an experienced hiker in good physical shape, with proper gear, and able to hike at a moderate to fast pace for 7-8 hours. Haven’t hiked with us before? No worries–come along as a guest and see what it’s like.
Find a hike below
Contact the hike leader • tell leader about your hiking experience • ask about how difficult the hike is • find out when and where to meet
Meet us at the designated place
NYC subways are not as frequent on early Sunday mornings—allow extra time to get to the meeting place.
Hikes are free (thank you volunteer hike leaders!) After coming along on two hikes, send in the application form for membership. (Annual dues are $6 per year, plus $1 initial fee.) Some leaders may limit the number of guests on their hike.
Sorry, but our hikes are not for everyone. We hike at a moderate to fast pace. We hike all day long, often on rugged terrain. We have a lot of experience. If this isn’t you, please consider one of these groups that offer shorter distances and easier hikes:
Hiking involves certain inherent risks; hikers participating do so at their own risk.
When you participate in activities listed in the Schedule, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. The hike leader is not responsible for your safety, you are. There is no age limit; however, those who bring children must assume full responsibility for their safety and conduct at all times. The hike leader has the authority to turn away anyone who is not adequately prepared. Hikes don’t always finish at the expected time.
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>> Hike Calendar
Sun. Oct. 6. COLD SPRING TO BEACON. (East Hudson Highlands) From Cold Spring station use local streets to Washburn Trail, which hike in its entirety. Connect to Cornish Trail, and ascend to Breakneck Ridge Trail; continue on BRT to Wilkinson Memorial Trail and then Blue Connector to Dozer Junction and Fishkill Ridge Trail. Use FRT over Lamb’s Hill, and out to Beacon streets and train station. There is a waterfall. NY-NJTC Map 102. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace • Strenuous Accessible by train–contact leader for details. Leader: Simon
Sat. Oct. 12. SOUTH HARRIMAN MEANDERS. (Harriman State Park) From Viola Road bus stop enter Kakiat Mountain Park and hike Mountain and Kakiat trails to Torne Valley Road, which use to Pine Meadow Lake. Then head towards Lake Sebago on Diamond Mountain, Seven Hills, and Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy trails. Meet White Bar Trail and continue to White Cross Trail. Head south to meet Blue Disc and Kakiat trails. Out to Tuxedo on Kakiat Trail. NY-NJTC Map 118. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace • Strenuous Accessible by bus–contact leader for details. Leader: Erik
Sun. Oct. 20. ANTHONY’S NOSE. (East Hudson Highlands) From Peekskill station via North Water St., Annsville Preserve, and Rte. 202, enter Camp Smith Trail, which hike in its entirety passing Anthony’s Nose. Join Appalachian Trail, which use to Carriage Connector, then Osborn Loop, Sugarloaf Trail, Glenclyffe trails, Arden Point Loop, and Garrison station. NY-NJTC Map 101. Accessible by train–contact leader for details. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace • Strenuous Leaders: Turi; Kirsten
Sun. Oct. 27. TORREY MEMORIAL. (Harriman State Park) Our annual hike to honor Trail Conference visionary, Raymond Torrey (1880-1938). From Elk Pen, follow the Appalachian Trail over Green Pond Mountain, past Island Pond, onto Long Path. Then proceed over Island Pond Mountain, past Hippo Rock and Cave Shelter to Torrey Memorial. Continue along LP and rollercoaster over Long Mountain, Howell Mountain, and Brooks Mountain to exit at Central Valley. Transportation details to be emailed to all members within the two weeks before the hike. Stay tuned. NY-NJTC Map 119. • For Members only please • Very strenuous • 17 miles, 3,000′ elevation gain • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace Leader: Hugues
Sat. Nov. 2. MOUNT IVY TO SLOATSBURG. (Harriman State Park) (Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Mount Ivy bus stop, hike Long Path to Big Hill shelter. Then hike the straightest possible line to Sloatsburg station, using the Suffern-Bear Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy, Stony Brook, and Pine Meadow trails, and local streets. NY-NJTC Map 118. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace Accessible by bus–contact leader for details. Leader: Peter
Sat. Nov. 9. 65TH SEMI-ANNUAL SUPERHIKE: ST. GEORGE TO HOBOKEN. (Staten Island, New Jersey) (Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From St. George Ferry Terminal use local roads to Bayonne Bridge. Explore a few local parks along Newark Bay in Bayonne. Head east towards Porte Liberte. Continue to Liberty Park and Exchange Place, walking along the shore towards Hoboken. • Duration about 9-10 hours at a fast pace • Hike is 25 miles • Strenuous Accessible by ferry–contact leader for details. Leaders: Todd; Gloria
Sat. Nov. 16. A STRETCH OF THE SBM. (Harriman State Park) (Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Pomona bus stop walk to Diltzes Lane to start of Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail, which use only to powerline path leading to File Factory Hollow. Ascend FFH to Woodtown Road, which hike to Second Reservoir. Use woods road to Big Hill shelter. Then use Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail for the rest of the hike to its end at Suffern. Return to NYC by train from Suffern. NY-NJTC Map 118. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace • Strenuous Accessible by bus–contact leader for details. Leader: Erik
Sun. Nov. 24. HEWITT TO SLOATSBURG. (New Jersey) From Hewitt bus stop hike the Highland/Sterling Ridge Trail north to the fire tower. Then, via Bare Rock and Sterling Valley Loop trails, go to the Sterling Lake Visitor’s Center, thence to the McKeags Meadows Trail. Use MMT clockwise and join Red Back Trail which use (counter-clockwise) to South Gate Road. Use woods roads to connect to, and hike, Long Swamp Loop. Out to Sloatsburg train station via Eagle Valley Rd. NY-NJTC Map 100. • Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace • Strenuous Accessible by bus–contact leader for details. Leader: Pierre
