Welcome Hikers!

Every week we meet up on Saturday mornings for a friendly hike through various nature trails primarily in the arcadian Forest Park. We may also hike other venues in which we'll give ample notice of the location change.

When:
Every Saturday morning (weather permitting) 10:30 am. We'll wait 15 minutes for late comers and will start the hike PROMPTLY at 10:45am. Organizers will email hikers that Saturday morning if the hike is cancelled for any reason.

DIRECTIONS: We do not offer phoned directions. The information listed below is enough for anyone with a computer to find our meetup location.

By Car:
Input 116-40 Park Lane South, Kew Gardens, 11415 into mapquest for directions from where you are located. The nearest highway exit is Metropolitan Avenue (east) from the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Wallenberg Square is just 2 blocks from the highway exit.

Parking:
There is street parking available on Metropolitan and Park Lane South by Wallenberg Square.

By Mass Transit
Wallenberg Square - Southwest corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. It's across the street from the building at 116-40 Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. We meet by the benches of the square. We start and end our hikes at the same location. Take the E or F train to Union Turnpike and exit on the south side of Queens Boulevard. Take the Q 37 bus at Duane Reade for a 5 minute ride to Metropolitan Avenue. It will leave you at Wallenberg Square. Alternatively, take the LIRR to Kew Gardens and walk south on 83rd Avenue for 3 blocks and make a right onto Metropolitan Avenue and go for two blocks to Park Lane South.

What:
Please bring a bottle of water and wear sturdy walking shoes.

How Long:
The hikes range from 1 to 1-1/2 hours. It varies depending on the trails chosen that day, the weather conditions and the members that are hiking.

Who:
Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little bit. It is not a extreme hike, but rather a nature walk that will takes us over dirt paths. over fallen logs, up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 - 4 flights subway stairs in elevation. If you commute everyday, you will be fine. No one will be left behind. One of the organizers or regular hikers will act as "sweeper" for the group.

Dogs:
Dogs are allowed on our hikes but they have to to on leash at all times as per NYC leash laws and owners are responsible for all behavior/actions of their dogs.