I'm starting this group to assemble experienced backpackers for the purpose of section hiking the Appalachian Trail in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area in 2012. With Spring fast approaching, the Appalachian Trail is calling. If you have been thinking of hiking for 2-7 day stretches and searching to meet a group of like-minded backpackers to share these adventures with, look no further. If you are thinking of joining us you will have the following: multi-day backpacking experience You wi …

… In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a steady pace over 10-20+ miles in our 3-season day hikes (and 20-50+ miles in our 3-season weekend backpacking trips, with 5000'-10000'+ of elevation gain) and the openness of spirit to enter into a community of like-minded trail lovers. So, sorry, stroll-in-the-park naturalists and leave-me-alone hermits, this group is not for you. If you're raring for lots of tough hikes and chill co …

Hiking for 35 years, The Valley Stream Hiking Club (VSHC) invites those members of Meetup who enjoy hiking in the beauty of the outdoors while in the company of others with similar interest. Our year round organized and varied hikes are on Saturdays.  Some of the hikes will take us through sections of the Appalachian Trail, Harriman State Park, parks and preserves on Long Island and even interesting informative walks in New York City. The distance of the hikes and walks are normally between 5 to …