SCENIC PARKS, MANSIONS AND BAKERIES ON URBAN HIKE IN ASTORIA, QUEENS
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On this urban hike in the Northern section of Astoria in Queens, you will see a number of historic sites and impressive mansions. We will also spend some time walking in Astoria Park, and Socrates Sculpture Park, where you can walk off the calories gained by eating some pastries in the great bakeries we pass. We end near the Noguchi Museum at around 4 PM, and for those who may wish to go, it's open until 6, with an admission fee, and walk-ins without reservations are often accepted.
We will walk at a steady, brisk pace over a distance of around 4.5 miles. This urban hike is not suitable for slow walkers who may not be able to keep up with the group. There will be no lunch stop, so bring some snacks along if you wish, suntan lotion and enough water/sports drinks (Per AMC policy, our hikes are intended for adults 18 years and older and please no dogs, unless indicated otherwise). Precipitation, as well as potentially unsafe ground conditions from ice or snow, or even questionable forecast may cancel, postpone or modify; check website for latest updates.
AMC policy for Covid on this hike is as follows: We must comply with NYC laws in effect and CDC guidelines; please carry face mask if needed. Also, participants must be vaccinated or get a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the start of the event. By signing up to attend, you acknowledge that you have met this requirement. I will not ask to see any proof whatsoever of participants vaccination status or negative PCR test.
We meet at Green Bay Organic Foods at 31-14 30th Ave. in Astoria, Queens at 12:30. To get there take the N train to 30th Ave., and leave the station at the Southeast exit.
This urban hike is rated as moderate on the AMC website; Link:
https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/135705