Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK): Mid-Hudson Chapter-

Known for years as a great hiking club, the ADK is fast becoming popular with paddlers as well.  The Mid-Hudson chapter covers Orange, Dutchess, Putnam and other counties along the Hudson River.  Many trips are open to non-members (we ask you to join after 2 trips).  Members enjoy special trips and skill-building sessions.  Each year the Mid-Hudson ADK hosts a Paddlefest as one of its signature events.

To get more information or to join, you can visit the website at:  www.midhudsonadk.org

Appalachina Mountain Club (AMC): New York-New Jersey Chapter-

We are not just a hiking club! The AMC has been a leading paddling club in the New York metropolitan area since the 1930’s. The AMC runs trips on gentle scenic rivers, wild whitewater, touring trips and sea kayaking. We offer low-cost instruction and paddling trips from 1 – 7 days in length. You do not need to be a member to paddle with us, nor do you need to have a boat - we own 55 canoes and kayaks which we “rent” to participants on our trips for a nominal fee. See our complete activity schedule at http://amc-ny.org/recreational-activities/canoe/schedule/.

To get more information or to join, you can email: CanoeMentors@amc-ny.org or KayakMentors@amc-ny.org.