Let's Hike the Empire State Trail part 1

Let's get up, get outside and take a hike on the Empire State Trail ONE SEGMENT AT A TIME. For this First Segment, we'll hike about 13 Miles from Battery Park to Inwood Hill Park.

About the Empire State Trail: In 2017, New York State launched the Empire State Trail to promote outdoor recreation, encourage healthy lifestyles, support community vitality, and bolster tourism-related economic development. The 750-mile Empire State Trail showcases New York’s special places, diverse history, and iconic landscapes. This scenic hiking and biking path, which runs through New York State, stretches over 750-miles, starting from The Battery in Manhattan and running north all the way to Canada and west from Albany to Buffalo. Cutting through the Hudson Valley, the Champlain Valley, and running along the Erie Canal, it is the longest multi-use trail in the entire nation!

Read more about the Empire State Trail -------> HERE and HERE

FIRST SEGMENT: Battery Park to Inwood Hill Park, totaling about 13 miles.

• This 12.5-mile trail section marks the beginning/end of the Empire State Trail, starting at the southern tip of Manhattan and running north on the Manhattan Greenway trail, along the west side of Manhattan. The Greenway is a paved, off-road trail, physically separated from vehicle traffic, through Battery Park City, the Hudson River Park, and Riverside Park. The trail is extremely popular with cyclists, walkers, and runners. Access is available from numerous city streets. A mix of on-street parking and paid parking garages are available, and the trail is accessible by the NYC subway and bus system. This popular trail segment provides stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. The off-road Greenway Trail ends in NW Manhattan at Dyckman Street.

GETTING THERE: Make your way to Bowling Green subway station (4/5/6 train line). We'll meet OUTSIDE the station at 9AM and proceed from here.

HIKE INTENSITY: This will be an EASY BREEZY hike on mostly paved trail on the Hudson Greenway Trail.

DURATION: We will be out for the entire day. But you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.

HIKING PACE: LEISURELY with plenty of stops for refreshments and taking in the surrounding views, taking the time to savor the sights and sounds of nature. Everyone will hike at their own natural pace with no fear of being left behind. PLEASE, NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!

In addition, we'll hike together as a group. If you can't or unwilling to stick with the group, DO NOT SIGN UP.

WHO SHOULD COME: Anyone with a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING: Dress in non-cotton layers. Wear hiking shoes. Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated. Bring lunch and snacks for yourself. Carry all your stuff in a backpack.

WEATHER: Rain, snow, polar vortex cancels!

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Hold no one liable. Participate at your own risks. etc. etc.