BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD HIKE TO MARINE PARK, SALT MARSH & SHEEPSHEAD BAY

We begin our urban hike at the exact spot where JFK held a major campaign rally in late October 1960, and end where his advance team obtained his favorite food for the evening. We also pass the high school whose graduates include three US Senators who recently served at the same time, as well as one Justice on the Supreme Court.

From the subway station we will walk along the city streets to Marine Park and also visit the nearby Salt Marsh Preserve and Visitor Center. After that we make our way to our final destination, Sheepshead Bay, with its scenic waterfront and many shops and restaurants. Our hike will end at the Sheepshead Bay subway station, also on the Q line for easy transportation back to where you need to go.

We will walk at a steady, moderate but not slow pace over a distance of around 4-5 miles, stopping at places of interest. There will be no lunch stop, so bring some snacks along if you wish. Bug spray may be useful to avoid mosquitoes during a short time on a gravel nature trail (This hike is intended for adults 18 years and older and please no dogs).

Precipitation or even questionable forecast may cancel, postpone or modify; check website for latest updates. We start at 12:45 PM at the Kings Highway subway station (Q Line) in Brooklyn at the corner of Kings Highway and East 16th Street in front of Raising Cane's at 1523 Kings Highway. Exit the station at Kings Highway.

You have an option of signing a paper liability waiver at the meeting place, but encouraged to do so online on the AMC website by clicking on link below:
BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD HIKE TO MARINE PARK, SALT MARSH & SHEEPSHEAD BAY (MODERATE) | AMC