Riverside Park Thru-Hike

Urban Walk: Riverside Park Thru-Hike
AMC Staff: Dev Solar (845.406.4440)
Date: Sunday- October 5, 2025

PLEASE REGISTER AT: REGISTER FOR RIVERSIDE PARK Thru-Hike 10/5

Start: 66th Street Plaza | 3:00 PM
West 66th Street, New York, NY 10069

Please meet the trip guide Dev (he/him) at the 66th Street Plaza along the Hudson River front. He will have a Appalachian Mountain Club sign.

End: 190th Street Subway Station | 7:00 PM

On this October occasion (10/5/25) we will make a 'thru-walk' of Riverside Park in New York City along the Hudson River (the river that flows two ways.) The plan is to begin at the 66th Street Plaza along the Hudson River (WEST of the West Side Highway) and aim towards the Little Red Lighthouse and the George Washington Bridge. With a moderate pace of approximately 2 miles per hour on a well established travel path we will have the goal of reaching Inspiration Point (and beyond+) in Fort Washington Park. Along this route there are opportunities to depart the walk prior to the end of our walk as there are public transportation options along the route. We will go no further north than Inwood Hill Park and will finish no later than sunset. The route is approximately 8 miles with 300 feet elevation gain. We will finish at a different location than the trip began as this is a one-way or 'point to point' urban walk.

Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for four hours and dress accordingly for the activity/weather conditions. It is recommended you bring water, food, footwear/clothing and any items you may need for yourself such. If you have a medical condition that would be beneficial for the trip guide to know please email [dsolar@outdoors.org](mailto:dsolar@outdoors.org) prior to the trip.

AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.
Difficulty Rating
4 - Moderate
Difficulty Rating Definition
Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.
Offered By
AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter
Status
Open
Trip Leaders
Devin Solar