Have you ever wondered who maintains the “trails near me”? The paths upon which we hike, walk, and climb in New York and New Jersey are carefully planned, co…
Based in New York, NY.
AMC NY-NoJ — Trails is a community cleanup club in New York, NY. Whether you're new to New York, NY or a longtime local, this club is a friendly place to meet people who share your interests.
The club is part of the wider volunteering community on ClubFinder, with a specific focus on community cleanup.
Membership is free to join through ClubFinder. Message the organizer, check upcoming events, and RSVP in a couple of taps — no signup wall, no spam.
Have you ever wondered who maintains the “trails near me”? The paths upon which we hike, walk, and climb in New York and New Jersey are carefully planned, constructed, and maintained to keep them accessible to Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) members and the public. Trails must be situated to minimize erosion, to allow safe passage, to avoid wet, marshy areas whenever possible, and to safely traverse the wet areas impossible to avoid. Once constructed, trails must be maintained to clear fallen trees, to maintain signage and markings to keep hikers from getting lost and to keep pathways clear of new growth. All too often, trails experience significant negative impacts including intrusion by ATVs, massive storms, and forest fires. In such instances, major repairs are necessary before the trails can again be used by the hiking community. AMC’s New York-North Jersey Chapter has a long histor…