The Adirondack Mountain Club is dedicated to connecting people with the natural world — protecting wild spaces, inspiring exploration, and making every adventure accessible, from your very first hike to your most ambitious summit.
The heart of Adirondack adventure
Your resource for successful adventures
ADK’s wilderness lodge nestled in the High Peaks
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Every trail maintained, every summit protected, and every hiker inspired happens because people like you care. Your support — through membership, donations, volunteering, or advocacy — powers ADK’s mission to protect wild places and connect people with the outdoors.
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From guided hikes and educational workshops to volunteer opportunities and seasonal celebrations, ADK’s programs and events bring people closer to nature and deepen their connection with the Adirondacks.
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Explore the Adirondacks with experts
Inspire a love of nature for all ages
Discover the Adirondacks with our naturalists
Explore New York’s beautiful waterbodies
Multiday trail building experiences
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Inspire a love for the outdoors
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From the summits of the High Peaks to the shores of Heart Lake, ADK’s work ensures these landscapes remain wild, healthy, and accessible. Through hands-on stewardship, advocacy, and education, we protect the Adirondacks for future generations.
Championing public lands
Protecting New York’s rarest ecosystem
Building sustainable trails for the future
Adventure responsibly in the Adirondacks
Educating hikers at busy trailheads
Give back to the lands you love
Since 1922, the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) has been dedicated to connecting people with nature and protecting New York’s wild lands and waters. From humble beginnings as a small hiking group to becoming a statewide leader in outdoor recreation, education, and conservation, ADK’s mission has remained the same: to inspire responsible exploration and safeguard the places we love for future generations.
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