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Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

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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.
Some of our walks allow for members to bring a guest. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release (https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate.

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.

You can access a video with instructions on how to use and navigate meetup at https://youtu.be/TCYG-xV7cbM. If you are having technical difficulties with Meetup, click the "HELP" link at the bottom of any Meetup page or submit a ticket at Submit a request – Meetup.

Come join us for a walk and experience NYC at 3 mph!

Upcoming events

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Summer Streets/Manhattan Aug 1 🚸: Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood
Sat, Aug 1 · 9:00 AM EDT
Brooklyn Bridge, Park Row & Centre St, New York, NY, US
Summer Streets are back!
Join us for one of our favorite annual walks as we make our way along car-free Broadway and Park Avenue, continuing north through Manhattan all the way to Inwood.

On the first Saturday in August, New York City’s usual traffic noise and honking horns give way to walkers, runners, cyclists, performers, fitness classes, art installations, giveaways, and plenty of street activity. It is a wonderful way to experience the city from a completely different perspective.

We will walk approximately 12 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood. The walk will take about 6 hours and will be point-to-point at a faster pace.

You do not have to walk the entire route. Join us for a few miles or stay for the full walk. There will be many opportunities to leave along the way, with easy access to public transportation.

See the full program of Summer Streets here:
https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtml

Walk August 1 - Brooklyn Bridge to Dykeman Street

Meet:
- 9am outside of Brooklyn Bridge City Hall subway station at the entrance of Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway.
- Subways 4,5,6
- We will start the walk promptly at 9am!!!
Pre-walk bathrooms can be used at Starbucks on corner of Park Row / Beekman Street with purchase.

Walk:
- 12 miles (approx 6 hours) point to point.
- Faster pace.
- Many drop-out points.
- Streets reopen to traffic at 3pm.
End of Walk:
- The walk ends at Dykeman Street after 12 miles/ 6 hours (subway A).
What to bring:
- Water will be available for refillable bottles along the way. But bring extra water.
- Bring lunch/ snacks. No extended lunch break planned but we will take a few extra minutes at 550 Madison.
- Sun protection.
Hike leader: Sigrid (404-991-8229), Maureen, Tiffany, Ivan
70 attendees
Saddle River Pathway, 7 miles
Sun, Aug 2 · 9:30 AM EDT
Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 Eighth Ave, New York, NY, US
Saddle River Pathway, located in Saddle River County Park, Bergen County, has a flat terrain, greenery, river, ponds, a waterfall, paved paths and charm. It goes through towns of Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock and Ridgewood.
It begins on Railroad Ave in Rochelle Park and ends (or vice versa) at Wild Duck Pond next to East Ridgewood Ave in Ridgewood.
It is over 6 miles plus 1 mile on East Ridgewood Ave to thencentral part of the town where a main bus stop, train station and many coffee and food establishments are located.
7 miles total.

Meet at 9:30 to take the 9:50 AM Port Authority Bus Terminal Bus 164, usually at Gate 224.
Arrives at 10:31.
Tickets: zone 4 interstate: $7.30, senior, (62+) $3.20. Buy at machine before boarding the bus.
To bus stop SADDLE RIVER ROAD + RT 80 RAMP, Saddle Brook,
first stop after Rt 80 overpass

Ellen Fleishman
917 734 78123

Jarek G
973 809 6533
59 attendees
Cruise Around Manhattan! Purchase your tickets and join us on August 2
Sun, Aug 2 · 12:30 PM EDT
Circle Line Sightseeing Pier 83 - New York City, NY, Circle Line Sighseeing Pier 83, New York, ny, US
Details
One of our Great Saunter sponsors, Circle Line, is generously offering Shorewalkers up to four standard tickets at a 50% discount for any of their tours. Tickets must be purchased by you, and the discount is available until August 31, 2026.

We would like to enjoy a tour as a group and are setting aside Sunday, August 2 for an outing on the 1:30 PM Best of NYC Cruise, which circles Manhattan in a scenic 2.5-hour journey. It’s essentially the Great Saunter—but by boat instead of by foot!

We’d love you to join the fun and recommend purchasing your ticket early since the tour will be open to the general public. We also recommend arriving at Pier 83 between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM to allow enough time for meeting up and boarding.

How to Get Your Discounted Tickets:
- Visit circleline.com and use promo code SAUNTER26 at checkout.
- Limit: 4 standard tickets per person. Only standard tickets qualify for the discount.
- Select Best of NYC Cruise at 1:30 PM on August 2 to join the group tour.
- You may choose another date or cruise with the same discount—just note that those will be on your own.
- All sales are final; cruises operate rain or shine.
Event Details:
- Cruise departs from and returns to Pier 83 at West 42nd Street & Hudson River.
- Departure time: 1:30 PM | Return: 4:00 PM.
- No outside food or drink are allowed, but concessions selling beverages and snacks will be available onboard.
Where and When to Join the Line:
Pier 83 between 12:30 and 12:45 PM.
Circle Line Sightseeing Pier 83 - New York City, NY
The line for boarding will begin forming at around 12:30 PM. It’s a general line, so saving multiple spots could be awkward—but we’ll regroup once we are onboard.

What to Know Before You Go:
- https://www.circleline.com/about/know-before-you-go
- Bathrooms are available next to Pier 84 and on the boat.
- Expect a long boarding line.
- There is no rain date—please dress for the weather and bring a raincoat if necessary.
- No personal food and drink are allowed onboard.
Contacts on the Day of:
Brigitte: 646-651-3911
Laura: 917-658-6779
Gina: 347-842-5452
53 attendees
Central Park, George Delacorte and a visit to the Zoo
Wed, Aug 5 · 11:30 AM EDT
Diana Ross Playground, 81st St And Central Park W, New York, NY, US
Join us for a leisurely stroll through Central Park as we explore the legacy of publisher and philanthropist George T. Delacorte, whose generosity helped shape some of the park's most beloved landmarks.
** This walk is limited to 20 with priority given to our hike leaders.

We'll begin at the Delacorte Theater, home of free Shakespeare in the Park, then visit the whimsical Alice in Wonderland statue before stopping at the Delacorte Clock outside the Central Park Zoo.

Thanks to a gift of complimentary zoo tickets from the Wildlife Conservation Society, our group will enjoy free entry to the zoo, where we'll visit with sea lions, gentoo penguins, snow leopards, and more.

Meet: NE corner of Central Park West and 81st Street. You'll find us on the benches just inside the park entrance (across from the Diana Ross Playground).

Bring: water and lunch/snack. We'll stop for a short break on our way to the zoo.
Leader: Pam Cress, 917-597-2664, pactoday@gmail.com
20 attendees

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