Winter Trek Art Exhibition: Opening Reception

Please register for an opening reception of an excellent exhibition of winter hiking views and sights by Trail Conference members and supporters. An assortment of appetizers will provided by Wegman's, and light refreshments will be available. The New York-New Jersey Tr......More

Please register for an opening reception of an excellent exhibition of winter hiking views and sights by Trail Conference members and supporters. An assortment of appetizers will provided by Wegman's, and light refreshments will be available. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference invites trail enthusiasts to join us in celebrating the photographs and fine art of Trail Conference members and supporters on January 17, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Appetizers provided by Wegman's. The framed works can be purchased. The artists will donate a portion of the purchase price to benefit the work and programs of the Trail Conference. The exhibit will be open to the public through March 5 during regular Trail Conference hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please register to join us!

Breakneck Ridge: Everything You Need To Know

Join us for a jam-packed info session on Breakneck Ridge the iconic hiking destination just north of NYC. Whether you've visited 10 times or are just curious about the buzz this event is for y......More

Join us for a jam-packed info session on Breakneck Ridge the iconic hiking destination just north of NYC. Whether you've visited 10 times or are just curious about the buzz this event is for you. Learn the how-to's for a brief or advanced day trip from experts who will also share the mountain's incredible conservation story. Please bring questions and stories to share! After the presentation and a Q& A you'll have a chance to talk one-on-one with the presenters. This is a partnered event with our friends at REI and the Hudson Highlands Land Trust.

Sip-N-Create: Trail Conference Map Crafts

Love our maps? Come unwind with our Sip-n-Create trail map crafts. Join the Trail Conference and our friends at Merrell as we re-purpose our out-of-date trail maps and give them a new purpose! We’ll provide the drinks, th......More

Love our maps? Come unwind with our Sip-n-Create trail map crafts. Join the Trail Conference and our friends at Merrell as we re-purpose our out-of-date trail maps and give them a new purpose! We’ll provide the drinks, the art supplies, and maps! No artistic skills required – our crafty cartographer will instruct step-by-step instructions. Warm up with Merrell’s Hot Cocoa Bar, while viewing our latest art exhibit at Trail Conference headquarters. Mix and mingle amongst other trail enthusiast and leave with a piece of the trail with you! Trail map craft: Stone Coasters: Set of 4 stone coasters with maps on top and cork underneath. Choose your map set: Trail Conference maps are built on more than 80 years of mapping experience. Our maps are "Made By the People Who Build the Trails" and are regularly updated with changes to the trails. Quantities are projected to back up with the new release. There is no better way to re-purpose our maps than a keepsake of your favorite trails! In between crafting, try on a pair of Merrell Cold Pack Ice+ Mocs (available in Women’s and Men’s) to test out the new innovation Arctic Grip technology for variable winter conditions. A demo ice ramp will be available to compare your shoe traction to that of the grip technology!

Catskill Park Day 2019

Catskill Park Day is an annual event hosted by the Catskill Park Coalition to raise awareness in Albany about the Catskill Park and the Catskill Region. We work to support the Park and our Catskill communities. Join us in Albany on February 5 2019! More information an......More

Catskill Park Day is an annual event hosted by the Catskill Park Coalition to raise awareness in Albany about the Catskill Park and the Catskill Region. We work to support the Park and our Catskill communities. Join us in Albany on February 5 2019! More information and registration at: http://catskillcenter.org/events/catskillparkday2019

Making The Map: Westchester County

Learn the history and new places to explore. Three parks in Westchester County provide many hours of hiking and a variety of experiences on over 90 miles of trails: Teatown, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Located in different parts o......More

Learn the history and new places to explore. Three parks in Westchester County provide many hours of hiking and a variety of experiences on over 90 miles of trails: Teatown, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Located in different parts of the county, maps of these parks comprise the Westchester County map set published by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Long time volunteers and the authors of Walkable Westchester, Jane and Walt Daniels will tell stories and show pictures of how these maps were made as well as interesting destinations in and history of these parks. This lecture was sponsored by: L.L.Bean

Breakneck Ridge: Everything You Need To Know

Join us for a jam-packed info session on Breakneck Ridge the iconic hiking destination just north of NYC. Whether you've visited 10 times or are just curious about the buzz this event is for y......More

Join us for a jam-packed info session on Breakneck Ridge the iconic hiking destination just north of NYC. Whether you've visited 10 times or are just curious about the buzz this event is for you. Learn the how-to's for a brief or advanced day trip from experts who will also share the mountain's incredible conservation story. Please bring questions and stories to share! After the presentation and a Q& A you'll have a chance to talk one-on-one with the presenters. This is a partnered event with our friends at REI and the Hudson Highlands Land Trust.

Trail Maintenance Work Day

Whether you're an experienced maintainer or new on the trails, join us in ensuring that the trails stay clear and passable for the enjoyment of all trail lovers! Trail Maintenance is clearing, cleaning, and blazing. Trail maintainers use small hand tools to clip and c......More

Whether you're an experienced maintainer or new on the trails, join us in ensuring that the trails stay clear and passable for the enjoyment of all trail lovers! Trail Maintenance is clearing, cleaning, and blazing. Trail maintainers use small hand tools to clip and cut brush out of the trail, remove debris from drainage structures, and paint or hang the markers used for route finding also known as blazes. Join our Schunnemunk, Long Path, Highlands Trail volunteers on the pink puddingstone of Schunnemunk Mountain to learn what trail maintenance is all about, to give back to some of its most beloved trails and adopt a trail segment of your very own! View this map for a more detailed view of the location. Bring work gloves, wear sturdy closed shoes, bring a bag lunch and PLENTY of water. If you have loppers, hand shears or pruners, please bring them with you. Otherwise let us know you're coming so that we can organize sufficient tools ahead of time as well as give you a heads-up about inclement weather delays. We will also be carpooling between the starting and endpoints, so please register here.

Build Your Next Adventure with the Bear Mountain Trail Crew

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Bear Mountain Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'......More

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Bear Mountain Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll meet you at the top of Bear Mountain (near Perkins Tower) on the original section of the Appalachian Trail, and show you how we're working to create an awesome new trail experience in Bear Mountain State Park. Connect with nature, meet great people, and make a difference. No experience is necessary, but space is limited!

Bear Mountain State Park Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North, Bear Mountain 10911

Build Your Next Adventure with the Ramapo Trail Crew

If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Ramapo Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll meet you at the main parking lot kiosk......More

If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Ramapo Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll meet you at the main parking lot kiosk, hike approximately 0.7 miles to the worksite on the Vista Loop Trail, and show you how we're working to create an awesome new trail experience in Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Connect with nature, meet great people, and make a difference. No experience is necessary, but space is limited!

Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Build Your Next Adventure with the Palisades Trail Crew

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Palisades Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll m......More

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Palisades Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll meet you at the Buttonwood Road Trailhead, hike approximately 2 miles (or ride your bike!) to the multi-use Munsee-Eagle Trail, and show you how we're working to create an awesome new trail experience in Sterling Forest State Park. Connect with nature, meet great people, and make a difference. No experience is necessary, but space is limited!

Sterling Forest State Park 116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo Park, New York 10987

Build Your Next Adventure with the Taconic Trail Crew

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Taconic Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll mee......More

Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look at how great trails get their start is for you! The Taconic Trail Crew invites you to come out for a few hours and get a taste of what trail building's all about. We'll meet you at the Brook Trailhead Parking Area, hike 1.2 miles to our worksite on the Undercliff Trail, and show you how we're working to create an awesome new trail experience in Hudson Highlands State Park. Connect with nature, meet great people, and make a difference. No experience is necessary, but space is limited!

Hudson Highlands State Park Cold Spring, New York 10516