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The Shorewalkers:Members Only Group is open to active members of Shorewalkers. Our volunteer hike leaders lead over 250 walks a year, on weekends and throughout the week. To become a member, visit our website Membership Levels - Shorewalkers.
Who We Are:
Shorewalkers is a non-profit environmental hiking organization founded in 1982. Our mission is to promote and preserve New York City’s waterfront and raise awareness of its shorelines by leading invigorating hikes throughout the metropolitan area. Our signature event, The Great Saunter, is a 32-mile trek along Manhattan's shoreline, held annually on the first Saturday of May. Additionally, we host the Great Saunter Fall Challenge, a virtual event in early October.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Great Saunter Quarter 8 mi Stretch (4th of 4)Carl Schurz Park, New York, NY
Over FOUR consecutive Thursdays (4/3, 4/10, 4/17 & 4/24), we'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island (total 32 miles). Find a digital map of the route at Great Saunter - Shorewalkers.
For THIS Stretch #4, we'll walk the fourth 8 miles of the route, about 3 1/2 hours, moderate pace, from Carl Schurz Park - 84th Street on East River to Fraunces Tavern.
Join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points all along the way.
We will meet at Carl Schurz Park on the East River (84th St) and walk down to Fraunces Tavern. Midway along the route, we will stop for lunch and restrooms.
MEET: 10 a.m. at Carl Schurz Park on the East River Esplanade (84th street) for a prompt 10:15 a.m. departure. Take the Q Subway to 86th street and walk over to East River - OR take the East 90th Street Ferry
We will end at Fraunces Tavern, and invite everyone to JOIN us as we raise a glass to celebrate completing 32 miles!
Bring: water, lunch, sunscreen, & hat.
Leaders: Pam Cress 917-597-2664, pactoday@gmail.com
Maureen Barodin 718-954-1581
Carole Blane 917-407-1166 - Central Park Davis Center Opening Day Celebration!Doris C. Freedman Plaza, New York, NY
Let’s take a 4 mile walk through Central Park to the new Davis Center Opening Day Celebration. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts for all ages, lawn games, yoga, dance, and guided tours to learn more about the new venue—a hub for connection, creativity, and collaboration.
https://daviscenter.centralparknyc.org
This will be an approximately 4 mile walk starting at the 5th Ave/60th street entrance to Central Park ending at the new Davis Center located in the former location of the Lasker rink and pool alongside the Harlem Meer in Central Park.
The plan is to walk a route from the starting point to the Pond, the Mall, the Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, the Ramble, Great Lawn, North Meadow, The Pool, The Ravine ending at the new Davis Center.
This walk may be postponed if the Davis Center postpones the opening day celebration. I have been passing by the Davis Center on a Citibike about once a week, and it appears to me that there is still a lot of work to be completed, so I'm not sure if it will be fully opened by April 26.
TIME: 10:45 am for sign-in. 11:00am for departure.
MEET: Meet at the 5th Ave / 60th street (northwest corner) entrance to Central Park (Doris C Freedman Plaza). The nearest bathroom may be inside the Arsenal located a short walk north of the meeting location opposite the zoo. This building may be closed on weekends. Nearest subway is the N,R & W 5th ave / 59th street station.
DISTANCE: Approx 4 miles
TERRAIN: Hilly park walk, mostly on paved paths, but with many dirt paths and “rocky” steps. There will be a lot of walking up and down steep hills, so it’s best to wear sturdy shoes.
BATHROOMS:
0-mile mark Inside the Arsenal opposite the zoo at 5th ave and East 64st. This may be closed on weekends.
1-mile mark at Bethesda Fountain
4-mile mark at Davis Center (hopefully this will be open)PACE: Comfortable, steady walking pace, over hilly terrain, pausing for photos at pretty locations. (If you are looking for a fast pace or slow stroll, this is not the walk for you. Little if any commentary, since I want to keep the group moving in order to cover the route in 2 hours. I will try to answer any questions people have about the park.
END LOCATION: Davis Center at the Harlem Meer, which is close to 110st.
(subways 2,3, C)Ending time approximately 1:00 pm.
BRING: Water, snacks. No lunch stop, eat lunch at the Davis Center.
WEATHER POLICY: In case of iffy weather, hike leader will post a comment on this page by 8am the day of the hike to confirm status. Dress for the weather.
LATE ARRIVALS: Walk starts promptly at 11:00 am. If you arrive late, my plan is to walk from the starting location to the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Carousel, the Mall stopping at the Bethesda Fountain for a bathroom break.
RSVP POLICY: Please be courteous, if plans change and you cannot attend, kindly change your RSVP with enough time for someone else to take your spot. This walk is for Shorewalkers members.
Guests must sign our Waiver and Release (http://bit.ly/4hI8VB5) to participate.
CONTACT: Post questions on the meetup website before the meetup starts. Once started, it impossible to check for any messages.
