Who We Are

The Appalachian Mountain Club has nearly 90,000 members in 12 chapters, 20,000 volunteers, and over 450 full time and seasonal staff. The 12 chapters reach from Maine to Washington D.C. The Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is the local Rhode Island affiliate of the Boston based AMC. Our Chapter was formed in 1921 and has about 2,600 members.

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. We promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. We believe that the mountains and rivers have an intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunity, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. We encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that successful conservation depends on this experience.

The Narragansett Chapter offers people in Rhode Island the chance to participate in the AMC's Mission Statement.
We offer recreational and public service opportunities for people who share these principles and values. Our chapter offers biking, paddling, local walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, cross country skiing, technical climbing for the recreational enthusiast. Our events include all levels of skill and ability.
For those who would like to contribute to the environment, we offer many events and activities through our conservation committee. For those who wish to contribute to the maintenance of the hiking trails in Rhode Island we have our trails committee.
Throughout the year we also offer social and special events for members and non-members. These activities offer the opportunity for people to meet others who enjoy the same recreational and social activities in Rhode Island.
People who would not ordinarily try a recreational sport on their own, find it easier to become acquainted with a new activity through our Chapter. A large portion of our membership have started as beginners in their activity of choice. Members describe our activities as more social than competitive.
Our trips are led by volunteers who share their time and experience to provide you opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty and challenge of the outdoors. Without this volunteerism, the club would not exist. Our Chapter offers members to contribute to this leadership.

We encourage non-active members and potential members to explore the advantages our Chapter offers.