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**The Appalachian Mountain Club's Connecticut Chapter organizes about 1,000 hikes, bike rides, mountaineering and other events each year. Most of these do not appear in this Meetup. To get details of all of our events and to join our email lists please go to [www.CT-AMC.org](http://www.CT-AMC.org)** The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC is a statewide organization that has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. We offer hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail building and maintenance and land conservation activities throughout the year. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our activities are organized, everyone stays together as a group assisting each other as needed and we follow certain safety protocols. • Group activities are open to everyone (so long as you meet the fitness and equipment requirements). Events listed as Young Members are designed for members ages 20-40 but all AMC events are open to all ages. This Meetup group is sponsored by members of the AMC Connecticut Chapter. For additional information about AMC, the CT Chapter and the activities we-sponsor, please visit [www.ct-amc.org](http://www.ct-amc.org). Thru the year, we offer more than 1000 activities. All current activities are listed on our website for each activity committee. For example, current hiking activities including skiing and snowshoeing are shown on the [chapter website](http://www.ct-amc.org/excursions/HikeListings.shtm). The AMC web site ([www.outdoors.org](http://www.outdoors.org/)) has further information about the main club including lodging, adventure travel, and more. Just a reminder that only AMC-approved leaders may lead activities that will be listed on this site. We can allow others to co-lead activities with an approved leader. If you are interested in becoming an approved leader, the next leader training is always shown [on our website](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm). **Please note:** Some events are marked "Registration Required". An RSVP here does **not** satisfy this requirement. Registration requires direct contact with the event leader, either by email or phone. \ [](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm)
Upcoming events (4+)
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Most of our activities are not listed on Meetup. Click here to see all upcoming events offered by our Chapter! Don't forget to join our group on Facebook to see what other members are doing in our Chapter! In addition, click here to learn more about what we have to offer.
(This post is for information only and is not a real event. Click the links above to find an upcoming event!)
- CHATFIELD HOLLOW & COCKAPONSAT STATE FOREST - rigorousChatfield Hollow State Park , Killingworth , CT
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Mary Anne Hardy
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001EDmP
Register By: 7/11/2025
Audience: EveryoneDescription: We will hike a 7+ mile figure-eight loop that explores these two adjacent parks. Registration requested. Expect a route with ups and downs (1000+ feet of elevation gain). We will walk at a rigorous pace (about 2 mph). Bring plenty of water, snacks, and personal first aid items. After the hike, you're invited to stay for the CT AMC Member Appreciation Picnic. You need to sign up for the picnic to attend. You can register at this link: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001CVQr2AO/act00013873.
For the hike, we will meet at the parking lot inside Chatfield Hollow State Park by the boardwalk. The park entrance is on route 80 in Killingworth, drive past the kiosk on the park road. Your first left will bring you to a large parking lot where we will meet. Please arrive by 8:00 AM for a 8:15 AM start time. Questions - contact the leader - Mary Anne Hardy hardy.bujalski@gmail.com (203)-376-8791 (text only, unknown callers are blocked).
You can access a map for this hike through the CT DEEP site: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/stateparks/maps/chatfieldhollowpdf.pdf. (It is also available on Avenza)Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- CT Chapter Members Appreciation PicnicNeeds location
Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Corey Mott, Jeffrey Bass, Keith Spaar
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001CVQr
Register By: 7/10/2025
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Please join us in celebrating an afternoon of camaraderie and lunch with AMC CT chapter members. We are grateful to those folks who participate in the many outdoor activities offered, and to the volunteers who lead these activities. In addition, we thank members who inform us on Connecticut environmental and conservation issues. Come join the party, meet new people, learn how you can get involved. No walk-ins, advance registration required. Please leave pets at home. All pre-picnic activities will be posted under this link - all AM activities are free.
Here's the tentative schedule: 9:30am: Hike - Moderate 9:00 am: Hike - Vigorous 11:00 am Casual hike (meet at pavilion) 12:30 pm Lunch (sandwiches, salad, snacks, non alcoholic beverages, dessert) Door prize
As an expansion of Leave No Trace principles, so as to reduce our environmental impact, everyone is requested to bring their own reusable plates, cups and flatware. Thank you for your understanding and participation.
What to Bring: chair, bug spray and sunscreen. Optional: Bring your used gear in good to excellent working condition. Also travel, outdoor skill /adventure books to trade or give away. Donation Opportunity: The Brian Gibbons Outreach Program is a small, two-man program that strives to improve the lives of homeless people in Waterbury and Naugatuck. The program is constantly in need of outdoor equipment: smaller tents, sleeping bags and mats, backpacks, camping stoves, one-pound propane canisters, gently-used pillows and blankets, men's jackets, mittens/gloves. No clothing other than men's jackets, please. No footwear. If you have any of this gear and are looking to pass it along, please bring it to the picnic; I'll get things to the Outreach Program.
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Cost: $6.00 for members and all children under 12, $10 for nonmember adults. Registration will be limited to 55 participants for the picnic. Price increases to $10 after July 8th and closes 8pm Thursday July 10th. PLEASE NOTE - if you have out-of-state plates, you will be required to pay $15 for parking either at the gate or via QR Code.
Contact Jeff Bass: jbassgri@gmail.com w/ questions about the event.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- Upcoming Chapter EventsNeeds location
Most of our activities are not listed on Meetup. Click here to see all upcoming events offered by our Chapter! Don't forget to join our group on Facebook to see what other members are doing in our Chapter! In addition, click here to learn more about what we have to offer.
(This post is for information only and is not a real event. Click the links above to find an upcoming event!)