AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter

Trails Schedule (Trail Work and Training Parties)

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Chapter Youth Program Re-Launches

The New York-North Jersey Chapter is gearing up to re-launch its chapter youth program, AMC Outings for Urban Kids (AOK), which will link urban youth groups with AMC leaders interested in sharing the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. The program will be targeted to children and teens who may not have had any previous opportunities to explore the natural environment.

If you are interested in becoming a youth activity leader, please contact Richard Barcia at 212-303-8889 (w), (212) 832-0232 (h) or for further information. Please note that all leaders must undergo a background check as well as training, which will be provided by the AMC.

We are also presently looking for at least two chapter youth program coordinators to help supervise the program and serve as liaisons to participating agencies.

We hope that you will consider becoming part of this exciting and rewarding endeavor.


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May Schedule

Sat., May 10. Trail Maintence Siwanoy Trail.
Major water abatement work in a marshy area and other spring clean-up needed on the trail.Meet us at 9:30 a.m. parking lot of the Bartoe Pell Mansion off shore in Pelham Bay Park. Take the # 6 subway to the last stop in the Bronx then the # 45 Bee Line bus one stop to the Bartoe Pell. (Bee Line Buses now accept Metrocards).Bring your lunch, water,work gloves and most of all a long sleeve shirt. AMC supplies all the tools.No experience necessary. For further information, contact L Ken West 212-750-8870 after 8 p.m. When we are done we can go over to City Island.
Sat., May 17. Siwanoy Trail and waterfront clean-up of Pelham Bay Park.
Join the Friends of Pelham Bay Park and the Urban Park Rangers for the annual Siwanoy Trail and waterfront clean-up of Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in the City of NY. Cart away car parts and other interesting items, along with debris deposited by a variety of winter storms. Meet 9:30 a.m. parking lot of the Bartow Pell Mansion off Shore Rd. Take the #6 train to the Pelham Bay Park station, then the #45 Bee Line bus one stop to the Pell Mansion. (Bee Line buses take Metro Cards.) Bring lunch, water and work gloves. For further information contact L Ken West 212-750-8870 after 8 p.m. (Coordinates with paddler's coastal cleanup of the Pelham Bay Park lagoon).

June Schedule

Sat., Jun. 7. National Trails Day on the Siwanoy Trail.
This public transit accessible hiking trail in the very beautiful Pelham Bay Park needs some major trail clearing, brush trimmed back & blazes renewed.Meet us at 9:30 a.m. parking lot of the Bartoe Pell mansion off Shore in Pelham Bay Park. Take the # 6 subway to the last stop in the Bronx then the # 45 Bee Line bus one stop to the Bartoe Pell. (Bee Line Buses now accept Metrocards).Bring your lunch, water, gloves, bug spray and most of all a long sleeve shirt. AMC supplies all tools. No experience necessary. For further information, contact L Ken West 212-750-8870 after 8 p.m. When we are done we can go over to City Island.

July Schedule

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August Schedule

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September Schedule

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Information: - Obviously, trail work is more dangerous than simply hiking. It may be dirty and include heavy lifting of rocks and logs. Some trail work is difficult and requires extensive skills and knowledge. Our emphasis is on safety and teaching safe skills.

For more information about these Trail Work and Training Parties contact the leaders.

Chapter Activity Disclaimer


The activities and events listed in the New York-North Jersey Chapter Schedule, and other AMC publications, involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in one of these activities, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The trip leader is not responsible for your safety, you are. Prior to registering for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader.
To participate in Club and Chapter activities, individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, or obtain prior consent from the trip leader. Persons accompanying a minor are responsible for the minor's actions.

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