1. NYC Outdoor Adventures
- Location: New York City
- Activities: Hiking, skiing, biking, snowboarding, and more
- Description: A highly inclusive group organizing outdoor activities with carpooling to ensure everyone can participate.
- Website: MeetupMeetup+1Meetup+1Trailkeeper+3Meetup+3Meetup+3
2. NY Hiking and Outdoor Adventure Group
- Location: New York City, New Jersey, Upstate NY, and surrounding areas
- Activities: Hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, downhill skiing, and more
- Description: A group for people who like to stay fit, be active, and explore new places while having fun and meeting new people.
- Website: MeetupMeetup+1Meetup+1
3. Hudson Valley Hikers
- Location: Hudson Valley, NY
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, skiing/riding, rock/ice climbing, caving, and more
- Description: An extremely active group with a full calendar and over 56,000 members, bringing people together who like being outside.
- Website: MeetupExplore NY+1Explore NY+1Meetup
4. Yankee Clipper Ski Club
- Location: New York City
- Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, and more
- Description: A social club offering various outdoor activities, including skiing and snowboarding trips.
- Website: FacebookTripadvisor
5. Catskill Mountain Club
- Location: Catskill Mountains, NY
- Activities: Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, biking, climbing, and more
- Description: An association of outdoors-people who love to enjoy nature and non-motorized outdoor recreational pursuits in the Catskill Mountains.
- Website: TrailkeeperReddit+3Explore NY+3Explore NY+3Trailkeeper
6. Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society
- Location: New York City
- Activities: Hiking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, cycling, and more
- Description: A group organizing various outdoor adventures, including hiking and water activities.
- Website: FacebookFacebook
7. REI Outdoor Classes & Events
- Location: New York, NY
- Activities: Camping, hiking, backpacking, and more
- Description: Offers free and paid classes and events to help individuals learn outdoor skills and prepare for adventures.
- Website: REIREI
8. New York Outdoor Adventures
- Location: Statewide, NY
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, and more
- Description: A platform to discover top-rated New York outdoor activities from vetted local gear shops and expert guides.
- Website: TripOutsideTripOutside
9. I LOVE NY Outdoor Adventures
- Location: Statewide, NY
- Activities: Skiing, kayaking, hiking, tubing, and more
- Description: Explore thrilling outdoor activities in New York, including skiing, tubing, hiking, and sailing the Empire State.
- Website: I LOVE NYYONKERS PADDLING & ROWING CLUBExplore NYExplore NY+2Explore NY+2Explore NY+2
10. Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club (YPRC)
- Location: Yonkers, NY
- Activities: Kayaking, paddleboarding
- Description: Offers free walk-up kayaking and paddleboarding sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and free sunset tours on Fridays.
- Website: YPRCYONKERS PADDLING & ROWING CLUB
These groups and organizations offer a variety of outdoor activities across New York, catering to different interests and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, paddle, or explore, there’s a community ready to welcome you.