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 (4+)
See all- 🗽In Search of Fleet Week Parade of Ships🚢Staten Island Ferry Terminal, New York, NY
Let’s meet really early at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal for a river walk of indeterminate length to watch the Parade of Ships entering New York Harbor for Fleet Week 2025.
The Parade of Ships takes place roughly between 7:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We'll walk at an easy pace, first staking out our viewing spot along the railing in Battery Park City, hanging out for an hour or so letting the excitement build, and then viewing ships from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy as they pass the Statue of Liberty.
Then, we'll follow the fleet up the Hudson River, at least to Pier 57 for coffee and a rooftop view. The most intrepid, keeping with the theme, can walk up to the Intrepid at Pier 86.
Meet: Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 a.m., Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Whitehall Street (No. 1 South Ferry; R/W Whitehall-South Ferry)
Bring: Water, snacks, hat, sunblock and binoculars.
Restrooms: Please use the restrooms at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal before we start. Other restrooms open later along our route.
Exit Points: The M23 crosstown bus at Chelsea Piers/12th Avenue provides access to all subways. Same at Pier 84, where you can catch the M42 and M50 crosstown buses.
Here’s s very comprehensive list of Fleet Week events, citywide, including ship tours, band concerts, drill teams and dive-tank demos:
https://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_fleet_week/
Guest Policy: Guests are welcome, but they must sign our Waiver, also accessible on the Shorewalkers Members Only "About" page on Meetup.
Contact (day of walk only): Christine 646 491-0764
- RESCHEDULED: Jersey Shore Walk: Manasquan to Asbury Park, 10 milesManasquan, Manasquan, NJ
STILL HAVE ROOM FOR MEMBERS WHO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS;
IGNORE THEM IF YOU PREFER TO REMAIN ON WAITLIST
Join your fellow Shorewalkers for a great day at the Jersey Shore where we will cover about 10 miles walking mostly on boardwalk as well as a mile long stretch along the beach, seeing some cool stuff in the eight (yes 8) towns we will visit from Manasquan to Asbury Park.LEADER: Cameron Smith: camerons1006@gmail.com, 908-672-9250;
CO-LEADER: TBDWALK DETAILS: We will leave promptly at 1:00 PM from the Manasquan Train Station, heading about a mile to the Manasquan beach where we will have our first bathroom stop. After a short walk along the boardwalk, we will walk on the beach (now that's shore walking!) for about a mile and then pick up the boardwalk in Seagirt continuing to Spring Lake where we will go inland a few blocks to visit some cool sights.
After our second bathroom stop in Spring Lake, we will get back on the boardwalk and continue thru Belmar, Avon, Bradley Beach, and Ocean Grove where we will walk past the Great Auditorium. We then will cross over to Asbury Park finishing at the Asbury Park Brewery, where you will have three options:
- Go straight to the Asbury Park train station, about 5 minutes from the Asbury Park Brewery, to catch the 5:56p train back to New York City,
- Explore Asbury Park on your own. Train schedule for your return is here: Asbury to NYC train schedule
- BEST OPTION - Relax at the Asbury Park Brewery (https://www.asburyparkbrewery.com/home) with fellow Shorewalkers & enjoy craft beer and food you can buy at a number of nearby establishments (or bring your own), stop for ice cream, and take the 7:51p train back to NYC.
HOW TO GET THERE:
TRAIN: Take NJ Transit train departing from New York Penn Station at 10:43 AM (buy one way ticket to Manasquan - fare is $19.25/adult or $8.75 for 62+) which arrives in Manasquan at 12:53PM. Meet the group at NJ Transit waiting room near ticketing and restrooms, that is closest to 7th Ave. & 31st Street entrance (see posted photo below). Use bathrooms in station or on the train as first bathroom stop is one mile into walk.CAR: You can park right at the Manasquan train station for free.
Use address for Irish Rail restaurant at the station, 229 East Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 as locator.BRING: Hat, sunscreen, water, and snacks (there will be no official 'lunch break')
BUY: One way ticket to Manasquan before boarding the train to avoid $5 surcharge (seniors don't get hit for surcharge); also note return is from Asbury Park.
GUESTS:
If you plan to bring a guest, please forward them this guest waiver and make sure they sign it before coming to the walk: (https://rb.gy/xjk4fb)MODIFIED RSVP PROCESS: In order to minimize the aggravation caused by casual clickers (those who change their mind at last minute so others can't take their spot), I will only take additional motivated members from the Waitlist who text me (908-672-9250) that they really want to attend this event. Just to be clear, NO TEXT, NO GO, I will require everyone including the president (I mean He Who Must Not Be Named, not Pam) who wants to join us from the Waitlist to text me (908-672-9250). Preference will be given to regulars on previous hikes and/or members who indicate they are highly motivated members (will also join us to socialize at Asbury Park Brewery at end of our walk). Members who are paying attention here will realize that no-one should be left on the Waitlist other than casual clickers (folks who don't pay attention to directions).
Please do not post any comments/questions prior to the hike, instead contact Cameron (leader) at 908-672-9250 or camerons1006@gmail.com if you have any questions.
