Morning Walk in Forest Park (Relaxed)
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Urban Walk: Morning Walk in Forest
AMC Staff: Mari Ishihara (mishihara@outdoors.org)
Date: Saturday - August 2, 2026
Start: 9:00 AM | Entrance at Park Lane & 80th Road (Overpass Entrance), New York City. Restroom is near the playground by the entrance.
Please meet the hiking guide Mari (she/her), at the park entarnce. She will be wearing a gray backpack and light gray hat.
End: 12:00 PM | (Same as starting location)
Join us for a refreshing morning walk through Forest Park, a beautiful 500-acre park in Queens known for its scenic woodland trails and peaceful natural setting. We’ll walk approximately 3 miles on mostly flat or gently rising terrain at a relaxed pace of 2 mph or slower, enjoying the quiet beauty of the forest as the day begins.
Starting your morning in nature is a wonderful way to care for both your body and mind. While city walks and gym workouts are great ways to stay active, spending time surrounded by trees offers a different experience—one that encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature.
This walk is an opportunity to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh morning air, and good company while discovering one of New York City’s hidden woodland gems.
We will discuss all things Appalachian Mountain Club as well as relevant activity related topics such as Leave No Trace. The route may be modified at the guide's discretion should it be necessary. Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for three hours and dress according for the activity and anticipated weather.
Please bring water, food, sun hat, sun screen, insect repellent, sturdy footwear, as well as any other items you need to be safe and comfortable.
If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email [mishihara@outdoors.org](mailto:mishihara@outdoors.org) prior to our time together.
Accessible by public transportation. Take the E or F train to the Kew Gardens Station and walk 10 minutes to the park entrance.
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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