What we’re about
The Shorewalkers:Members Only Group is open to active members of Shorewalkers. Our volunteer hike leaders lead over 250 walks a year, on weekends and throughout the week. To become a member, visit our website Membership Levels - Shorewalkers.
Who We Are:
Shorewalkers is a non-profit environmental hiking organization founded in 1982. Our mission is to promote and preserve New York City’s waterfront and raise awareness of its shorelines by leading invigorating hikes throughout the metropolitan area. Our signature event, The Great Saunter, is a 32-mile trek along Manhattan's shoreline, held annually on the first Saturday of May. Additionally, we host the Great Saunter Fall Challenge, a virtual event in early October.
To send a message to the Shorewalkers organization, use the link Contact Us - Shorewalkers or email Support@Shorewalkers.org.
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Some of our walks allow for members to bring a guest. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release (http://bit.ly/4hI8VB5) to participate.
Come join us for a walk and experience NYC at 3 mph!
Upcoming events
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Brooklyn Greenway: Reverse Greenpoint to Coney Island - 21 miles
Vernon Boulevard - Jackson Avenue Stop, Vernon Boulevard, New York, NY, US- Best of Brooklyn waterfront views
- Fast, steady paced 21 miles
- Walk along the Brooklyn Greenway from Greenpoint to Coney Island
https://www.brooklyngreenway.org/the-greenway/greenway-map/
MEET:
9:30am Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station 7 train stop. We will meet upstairs in front of Starbucks. We will start on time!WALK:
Faster pace, 21 miles, approx 8-9 hours. This walk will follow the Brooklyn Greenway from Greenpoint to Coney Island:- walk over Pulaski Predestrian bridge
- some stairs into Greenpoint for our first restroom stop.
- continue along river: Domino Park Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Red Hook (late Lunch Break at former Fairway)
- Industry City and Bay Ridge.
- We will walk along Brooklyn Greenway bike pathway shore road view beautiful sunset passing the Verrazano Bridge to our finish in Coney Island.
Plenty of dropout points.
FINISH:
The walk finishes in Coney Island. Coney Island subway station: D, F, N, Q trains.Option: beverage or food in Coney Island after the walk.
Bring snacks, lunch, and plenty of water.
Hike leaders:
Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229)
Maureen Barodin (718-954-1581)Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles in 16 days starting October 4. Registration is only $10 ($8 for members), 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 21 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.
26 attendees
Outdoor Art and Community Gardens in Downtown/Lower Manhattan
WTC Oculus, Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USDate: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. (end time may vary depending on time spent in each garden).
Meeting Location: Inside the Oculus, main floor, near the L’Arte Del Gelato kiosk.
Directions: Take the #1 train to WTC Cortlandt; R/W to Cortlandt Street; 2/3 to Park Place; A/C to Chambers Street; PATH or E to World Trade Center; or 2/3/4/5, A/C, J/Z to Fulton Street.
Distance: ~5 miles, with dropout points along the route.
End Point: First Avenue & E 14th Street (near crosstown buses and the L train).
Pace: Moderate, with multiple stops; mostly flat city streets, with a few optional uneven paths inside gardens.
Bring: Water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat.
Restrooms: Available at the Oculus (start), Lions Gate Field building in Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Broome & Forsyth), and Tompkins Square Park (near end).About the Walk
We’ll explore outdoor art installations, murals, and several beloved community gardens in Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Little Italy/SoHo, and the East Village—celebrating the vibrant cultural mosaic that defines New York City.Highlights Along the Route
- City Hall Park: Explore Thaddeus Mosley’s “Touching the Earth”—eight monumental bronze sculptures cast from wood carvings, reflecting African diasporic traditions and Mosley’s intuitive sculptural rhythm.
- Manhattan Municipal Building: Admire the Guastavino tile arch system—a marvel of structural and aesthetic innovation introduced to the U.S. in 1885.
- Police Plaza: Pause at the Sugar House Prison Window, a haunting remnant of a Revolutionary War-era prison with a tragic legacy.
- Sara D. Roosevelt Park: Pass by the Hua Mei Bird Garden, a morning gathering spot for Chinese men and songbird enthusiasts. We’ll likely miss the birds, but it’s worth a return visit if you're curious.
Community Garden Highlights
- M’Finda Kalunga Garden: Founded in 1982 to reclaim public space and support low-income housing. Today, it’s a vibrant hub for cultural events, gardening, and even chickens. The garden sits atop a historic African burial ground, where free and enslaved Black New Yorkers were buried from the late 1700s until 1853.
- Elizabeth Street Garden: A nearly 200-year-old public space recently saved from demolition thanks to community advocacy.
- Liz Christy Garden: NYC’s first community garden, established in 1973 by the Green Guerillas. A testament to grassroots urban renewal.
- 6BC Botanical Garden: A hidden gem in the heart of the East Village, 6BC is beloved by locals and visitors alike—especially for its whimsical tree house with a tiny library tucked inside. It’s a bucket-list stop for anyone who loves secret gardens and community spirit.
We'll enjoy our lunch break in one of these gardens—Elizabeth Street Garden if space allows, or M’Finda Kalunga or Liz Christy as alternatives.
Hike Leader
Brigitte (646-651-3911, day-of only).Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles in 16 days starting October 4. Registration is only $10 ($8 for members), 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 5 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.
22 attendees
QUEENS SHORELINE
Trader Joe's, 22-43 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY, USSunday, October 5, 2025
QUEENS SHORELINE WALK
In this walk “we cover the waterfront” walking along Long Island City, Roosevelt Island, and Astoria shore in Queens, ending at Ditmars Ave subway Queens. A mixture of parks, industrial, and residential areas. We begin our walk in LIC ending in Astoria. Approximately 14 miles. Brisk, steady pace. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Jackson Ave and 46th Street (in front of Trader Joe’s). Take the 7, G, or E train to Court Square station, Long Island City. Meet 9:15 for a prompt 9:30 start. Contact Jack McCleland or Elizabeth Campbell at jgmwolf@gmail.com or 347-633-6350. Rain cancels. 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 14 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.22 attendees
Past events
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