About us
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.
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Come join us for a walk and experience NYC at 3 mph!
Upcoming events
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Shores of the Hudson - Jersey City to NYC
Exchange Place PATH Station, 68 Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ, USAbout 30 miles. About 11 to 12 hours. Moderate to brisk pace.
Join us to walk the Hudson River waterfront north from Exchange Place in Jersey City, across the George Washington Bridge, and south to the World Trade Center. Brisk pace.
We’ll meet outside the Exchange Place PATH station at 8:30 a.m. and leave promptly at 8:40 a.m. We’ll be in the plaza outside the station by that escalator exit.
We recommend using the PATH train from World Trade Center. Take the 8:27 am from there to arrive at Exchange Place at 8:31. For additional options, please check the PATH schedule on the app or here: https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html. Please also check Meetup for updates from us - last year the schedule changed right before our walk.
Restrooms are somewhat limited at the start. Best to use the ones inside the PATH station at WTC before you get on the train. Second best is to arrive early to give you time to go to Hyatt Hotel, the Gregory’s coffee shop across the street (please buy something), or to the Paulus Hook ferry building, about a quarter of a mile south (half a mile there and back). We will have a group restroom stop about 45 minutes into the walk.
We’ll follow the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway north, with beautiful views of Manhattan, and take a brief lunch break at Whole Foods in Weehawken. From there, we’ll climb up the hill in the Edgewater Colony, to get to and cross the George Washington Bridge, with its spectacular vistas, then make our way down to the Manhattan shoreline and follow that south to the World Trade Center.
The route is mostly flat, but there are 146 stairs at about mid-point, and a steep climb after those, up to the George Washington Bridge. We’ll keep a moderate to brisk pace. There are a few dropout points – several ferry options, buses, and, once we’re on the Manhattan side, the 1 train runs parallel to us east of the route.
There will be sections of the walk without shade, so please prepare for that. Bring a hat, sunglasses, water, and snacks/lunch. Our lunch break will be at a Whole Foods, a little less than halfway along the route, so you’ll have a chance to replenish your fuel there, but you’ll need water and maybe snacks before then. Heavy rain cancels.
A grateful nod to Freewalkers for introducing us to this terrific route.
Hike Leaders: Laura (917-658-6779) and Brigitte (646-651-3911)
Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for 30 miles of your total.
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Reverse Quarter-Saunter 4-3-2-1 Countdown 4️⃣ Fraunces to Carl Schurz (8 miles)
Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004, New York, NY, USWhat’s [arguably] better than walking the Great Saunter 32-miles in one day? How about splitting it into four days, 8 miles/day? Join us for the Reverse Quarter-Saunter Countdown, in which we will walk the iconic Great Saunter route in reverse, i.e., counter-clockwise, over four days: October 5,9,12, and 16.
FOUR/October 5 We’ll walk from Fraunces Tavern up the East River to Carl Schurz Park/84th Street; 8 miles at a moderate pace. This is the fourth quarter of the [May] Great Saunter route.
Meeting Place/Time: Meet Monday, October 5, 9:00 a.m., in front of Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street. Closest subways are the No. 1 (South Ferry) and N/R/W (Whitehall Street/South Ferry. Consider using the restroom at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal before we begin.
Our first restroom break will be at South Street Seaport, about 1 mile into the walk. No lunch but we’ll have a brief snack stop at about 5 miles. We’ll finish in Carl Schurz Park at 84th Street.
Bring: Water, snacks, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. We will walk rain or shine.
Return: Second Avenue Subway at 86th Street (Q); or 4/5/6 on Lexington, and also the ferry at East 90th Street. Drop-out points along the way.
Come join us for all or any of the 8-mile Reverse-Saunter Quarters! The Countdown continues:
- FOUR! October 5, Fraunces to Carl Schurz.
- THREE! October 9. Carl Schurz Park to 207th Street in Inwood.
- TWO! October 12. Inwood Hill Park to West 96th/Riverside.
- ONE! October 16. West 96th to 55 Water Street. [Celebratory bevs at Fraunces Tavern to follow!]
Contact (day of walk only):
Christine 646-491-0764
Carole 917-407-1166 (Oct 5)Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for 8 miles of your total.
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🚶♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk
Roosevelt Island Subway Station., Roosevelt Island, NY, USTake the Great Saunter Fall Challenge! Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting October 3rd. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to the Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for all of your total miles!
Join us for a unique 15+ mile Island Hopping Walk connecting some of NYC’s most fascinating waterfront spaces — from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan, Randalls/Wards Island, and finishing in Queens. A great way to experience parts of the city most people never fully connect in one trip.
🚶♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk
📍 Meet- In front of Roosevelt Island MTA Station
- Meet at West Rd
- 9:00 AM sharp departure
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🗺️ Route Highlights
1. Roosevelt Island Loop- Walk north to Lighthouse Park
- Head south to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
- Scenic waterfront paths and a relaxed warm-up section
2. Lunch Stop 🍴
- Lunch break at The Café at Cornell Tech
- Food available for purchase, though bringing snacks is still recommended
3. Tram to Manhattan 🚡
- Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway
- Same fare as the subway (OMNY/MetroCard)
4. Manhattan → Randalls/Wards Island
- Walk north and cross the Ward’s Island Bridge into the island park system
5. Randalls/Wards Island Loop 🌿
Explore trails, waterfront paths, and nature areas including:- Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
- Bronx Kill waterfront views
This is the most nature-focused portion of the walk.
6. Finish in Queens- Cross the RFK Bridge pedestrian path
- Finish at Astoria Boulevard MTA Station
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⚠️ What to Expect
- Distance: 15+ miles — moderate but long
- Pace: steady
- Dropout points available if needed
- Planned restroom and hydration breaks
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🎒 What to Bring
- Water (essential)
- Snacks
- Comfortable walking shoes
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👍 Why This Walk Is Special
This route combines city scenery and green spaces in a way few NYC walks do:- Roosevelt Island offers calm waterfront views
- Randalls/Wards Island feels surprisingly quiet and natural
- Bridges, tram rides, and waterfront paths create a uniquely New York experience
Persons will be moved to going list after answering questions
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Hike Leader
Please do not post questions/comments prior to the walk.
Text Ivan Falla with your name:
917-446-0013***
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Brooklyn Bridge Park- 5 miles
Brooklyn Bridge 4, 5, 6 Train, 1 Centre Street, New York, NY, USJoin us on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge for a memorable 5-mile hike, crossing the iconic bridge and venturing into Brooklyn Bridge Park. The exploration will proceed at a moderate pace, allowing everyone to appreciate the greenery and activities within the park. There will be commentary on some of the buildings and sights in the park. We will explore piers 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Marina and leave the park at Atlantic Avenue. We will visit the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and end with lunch at a Chinese Restaurant near Brooklyn Borough Hall where you can catch a 2, 3, 4, 5 or R train.
Participants should meet at 11:00 AM on the benches outside the 4-5-6 Brooklyn Bridge subway stop in Manhattan, directly across the street from the Municipal Building, not far from the Brooklyn Bridge walkway.
Guests are welcome to join; members bringing guests should ensure that each guest signs the waiver available at <https://tinyurl.com/c2pyf2t5>.
Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for 5 miles of your total.
Hike Leader: Gerry Matusiewicz - 845 418 0745 or lostinpok@gmail.com. You may email or text me anytime with questions about this hike.
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