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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Central Park After Dark
Deutsche Bank Center, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY, USEnjoy an early evening walk through the southern portion of Central Park with great views of the 5th avenue, Central Park South and Central Park West sky lines.
The temperature is forecasted to be in the low 40's.
This will be a 3 1/2 mile one way 2 hour walk in the southern portion of Central Park. The plan is to start at Columbus Circle, walk north to and around the lake, to the Bethesda Terrace, then proceed south thru the Mall to the Wollman Skating Rink, passing the pond then ending the walk at Grand Army Plaza at 5th avenue and 59th street. Those who wish can continue on their own to walk down Fifth Avenue to view the remaining Christmas decorations including the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Check out photos from last year's Central Park After Dark walk: https://www.meetup.com/shorewalkers-members-only/photos/35051756/
Please have your guest(s) sign the Shorewalkers waiver at https://shorewalkers.org/terms-conditions/
TIME: 4:45 pm for checkin, 5:00 pm for departure.
MEET: Meet inside the Deutsche Bank Center on Columbus Circle. Please meet at the main entrance near the escalators to the Whole Foods store. There are bathrooms and food options in this building. Nearest subway is 59th Street / Columbus Circle (A, B, C, D and 1).
DISTANCE: 3 1/2 miles
TERRAIN: Mostly flat walk on lighted paved walkways. Though the walkways are lighted, they will not be overly bright so attendees may want to bring a flashlight though this is not required. The walk leader will have a flashlight.
BATHROOMS:
0-mile mark Deutsche Bank Center (east side of Columbus Circle) or public bathroom (inside Central Park just north of our meeting location).
3.5-mile mark at end of walk at the Apple Store or Trump Tower.
PACE: Comfortable, steady walking pace, over mostly flat terrain, pausing for photos at pretty locations. There will be little if any commentary but I will try to answer any questions people may have about the park.
END LOCATION: At Grand Army Plaza (5th avenue / 59th street). Nearest subway is 59th Street / Columbus Circle (N, R, W). Additional subways F, Q, E, M, 4, 5, 6 a few blocks away.
BRING: Water, snacks. We will not be making any food stops.
WEATHER POLICY: In case of iffy weather, hike leader will post a comment on this page by 8am the day of the hike to confirm status. Dress for the weather.
LATE ARRIVALS: Walk starts promptly at 5:00 pm. If you arrive late, my plan is to walk from the starting location north passing the Heckscher Fields, the Sheep Meadow to the lake. Being that it will be dark, you may have a hard time finding us.
RSVP POLICY: Please be courteous, if plans change and you cannot attend, kindly change your RSVP with enough time for someone else to take your spot. This walk is for Shorewalkers members.
CONTACT: Post questions on the meetup website before the meetup starts. Once started, it impossible to check for any messages.25 attendees
Grand Army Plaza Library to Greenpoint Library 5 miles
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Lower level, Dweck Cultural Center, Brooklyn, NY, USPlease do not RSVP for this walk unless you truly plan to attend. Please alter your RSVP as soon as you know your plans have changed. Please read this description 3 or 4 times before asking questions.
Starting at the Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn library where we can use the restrooms, we'll walk 5 flat miles through Prospect Heights, Fort Green, Clinton Hill, Williamsburg and Greenpoint to reach the Greenpoint Public Library, a state of the art new building focusing on environmental education. We'll pass through the Pratt Institute, The Naval Cemetery Landscape, a native plant meadow & pollinator habitat on the site of a former Naval Hospital, and follow the waterfront of Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Once finished people may decide to lunch at numerous, interesting restaurants on Greenpoint Avenue or bring lunch to a nearby park. If you wish you may join me at Karczma a Polish restaurant. https://karczmabrooklyn.com/en/menu-2/
Several nearby subways include the G and L trains. One may also walk over the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan.
For more detail visit:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/greenpoint/environmental-education
https://www.brooklyngreenway.org/naval-cemetery-landscape/history-and-design/
Rain or snow postpones.
Please understand that I stop frequently to allow the group to coalesce. This walk may not be for you if you wish to walk at a faster, uninterrupted pace.
Please have your guest(s) sign the Shorewalkers waiver at https://shorewalkers.org/terms-conditions/
Ellen Fleishman 917 734 7813120 attendees
Past events
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