Hiking Clubs

New York

Below is a listing of New York hiking clubs. If you're looking to leave your responsibilities behind for a few days and head out on the trails, this is a great place to start.


Adirondack Mountain Club (multiple clubs in NY and New Jersey)

Appalachian Mountain Club

Appalachian Trail Conference

Buffalo Hiking Group, based in Buffalo, offers a variety of hikes and outdoor activities per month. They offer hikes and outdoor activities, as well as social activities. They hike mainly in Western and Central New York and people 18 years and older are welcome to join. They are a very accommodating club hike at the speed of the slowest hiker so that they all stay together and everyone has a safe and enjoyable hike.

Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

Chinese mountain club of New York

Finger Lakes Trail Conference

Foothills Trail Club

Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley

Hiking and Nature Meetup

Hudson Valley Hikers

Mohawk Valley Hiking Club

Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club

New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

New York Ramblers

North Country Trail

The Outdoors Club

Urban Escapes

Urban Trail Conference

Westchester Trails Association

Wild Earth Adventures










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