[UPDATE] Reflection Walk on the East Side (Strenuous)

*** UPDATE ***
Due to a scheduling conflict, the walk will be cut in half (about 10 miles), ending at John Jay Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sgnR3xTPwMQ7ZXg66) on 78th Street. Access to the N, Q, R, 4, and 5 subway lines is available there. Our end time is updated to around 2:00-3:00 PM. Meeting location and time remain the same. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Reflection Walk on the East Side (Strenuous)

DO NOT SIGN UP ON MEETUP. YOU MUST SIGN UP USING THE AMC Outdoors Connector SITE HERE: Reflection Walk on the East Side. This ensures a safe group size. Thank you for understanding. 😊

🦫 ACTIVITY: Local Walks, City Exploration

⭐ RATING: Strenuous
📐 DISTANCE: 10 Miles (You can drop out at any time.)
⏳ DURATION: 5 Hours

📌 MEETING LOCATION: Marble Hill-225 St (1 Train Subway station)
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 14th, 2025

🔎 DESCRIPTION:
Join us this September for a long walk through the city, focusing on self-reflection and mental health, in collaboration with the City College of New York Outdoors Club.

We’ll meet at the northernmost neighborhood of Manhattan, called Marble Hill, make our way south along the east side of the island, and end at Battery Park.

This event is for YOU if you enjoy:
- Exploring NYC’s urban streets, parks, and waterfronts.
- Enjoying an end-of-summer day, walking, talking, and taking in some views.

🛄 ITINERARY:
We will meet at 9:00 AM at Marble Hill, 225 St (1 Train Subway station), on the street level. After registering, the exact meeting location and additional details will be emailed a few days before the event.

- 09:00 AM - Meet at Marble Hill-225 St station.
- 09:15 AM - Begin our walk, stopping at points of interest, and a lunch break halfway through. You can, of course, drop out at any point along the route.

• 02:00 PM - **UPDATED** Arrive at John Jay Park on 78th Street, End of trip

🗺️ ROUTE:
Our route will take us through many unique features and natural points of interest, along city streets and park pathways. We will walk on paved walkways, packed dirt, and gravel-covered paths. The route will take approximately 5 hours, depending on the group's pace, and cover a total distance of about 10 miles.

Although a reasonable level of fitness is expected to complete the whole route, there will be many drop-out points if necessary. We will take short breaks throughout. Restrooms and water fountains are located throughout the walk.

- Our route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1BWGB-DosMifcBE7NFXdaCvzQnHlzoWs&usp=sharing
- Route for reference: https://map.shorewalkers.org/
- Near our 78th Street endpoint, access to the N, Q, R, 4, and 5 subway lines is available.

📋 NOTE:
Please wear comfortable walking shoes or broken-in hiking boots. It is also recommended to bring an extra pair of socks to change into. The weather may be cool, so dress appropriately for the temperature. Please ensure that you bring enough water and snacks for the entire duration of the walk. Only severe weather postpones the hike.

⛰️ ABOUT AMC:
Since 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has made it its mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails you love in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. They envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life, no matter who or where they are. They encourage you to experience, learn more, and appreciate the outdoors knowing that your participation supports the conservation and stewardship of the natural world around you. Learn more here.

🦫 ABOUT CCNY OUTDOORS CLUB:
The City College of New York Outdoors Club strives to create a welcoming space for the CCNY community to explore the outdoors and connect with nature. We do this by offering Recreation, Education, and Conservation opportunities to the college community. Learn more about our past projects and events on Instagram. See you outdoors!

⚠️ AMC HEALTH ADVISORY:
COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Difficulty Rating
6 - Strenuous
Difficulty Rating Definition
Most physically demanding. Fitness for the specific activity is required, with direct experience in the activity highly recommended and potentially mandatory (see the activity description). Expect to be active 6+ hours per day for back-to-back days if it is a multiday trip. Breaks will be shorter/fewer than for other levels of trips.

Trip Leader
Eltan Samoylov