REVERSE Saunter Stretch Series - Stretch #1 (Day 3)

Over three consecutive days, Tuesday through Thursday, we'll walk the iconic 32-mile Great Saunter path in REVERSE, i.e., counterclockwise, circumnavigating Manhattan Island up the East side and down the West side.

This stretch is the last in the series of walks and takes place on Thursday along the West side, about 12 miles and about 5.5 hours, at a moderate pace.

We begin at 145th Street and Broadway and walk south along the Hudson River to the southern tip of the island. Come join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points all along the way.

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at 145th Street and Broadway outside the #1 train, to start walking promptly at 10:15 a.m. Our first stop is in Riverbank State Park for restrooms. We'll continue south through Riverside Park to Hudson River Park. Our lunch break will be at West 42nd Street. Restrooms are available at the lunch stop.

Our walk ends at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

After the walk, join the group at Fraunces Tavern as we celebrate the end of the last of the Reverse Great Saunter stretches.

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Leaders: Laura, 917-658-6779; Brigitte, 646-651-3911, on day of walk only.

Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles in 16 days starting October 4. Registration is only $10, and Shorewalkers will donate all fees to the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, the dedicated caretakers of the park’s beautiful gardens and lawns. This walk will count for 12 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.