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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Zigging and Zagging II, Audubon Terrace to Columbus Circle
Audubon Terrace, 3755 Broadway between 155th and 156th streets, New York, NY, USAre you looking to walk those last few Virtual Saunter miles in the company of other Shorewalkers while visiting some points of interest? Then join this last-minute walk of up to 10 miles with many opportunities to leave (or stay!) once you have met your 32-mile goal. Distance, 9-10 miles, approximately 5-6 hours walking depending on how long we linger at stops. Many drop-offs. See closing notes below for challenge and guest information. ***NOTE THAT THIS WALK WILL LEAVE ON TIME, SO ALLOW FOR TRANSPORTATION GLITCHES***
Logistics:
- Meet: At the gate in front of Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155th St. and 156th St.
- Getting here: Take the #1 to 157th St and walk down a block, or take the C train to 155th and walk West two blocks.
- Coffee for early arrivals: A bagel shop across Broadway and a coffee shop on Morgan Place around the corner from the #1 train downtown station stop, and two bodegas. But arrive early if you want to pick up anything.
- Bring: Pay attention to the weather and dress accordingly. Otherwise the usual water, snacks, and sunscreen if needed.
- Getting home: Except for the zigging and zagging, this is basically a linear walk. Trains will be on the 1 and A lines.
For your consideration:
- What to expect: Visits to Uptown Trinity Cemetery to greet a few Notable New Yorkers, Ralph Ellison Memorial, Hamilton Grange (closed but a peek along the way to) the 135th St. New Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse, Grant’s Tomb and The Amiable Child, Peace Fountain at St. John the Divine Cathedral, A few more gatehouses, and a zig-zag through Central Park landmarks, exiting at Columbus Circle.
- Bathrooms: First bathroom is at Columbia Forum on 127th and Broadway, then the Conservatory Garden, the Central Park Tennis courts, Delacorte Theater, Tavern on the Green as needed, and last opp at the Deutsche Center at 59th St.
- Snack break: Think of combining snack and bathroom breaks. If we are a small group, we can decide together if we want or need a longer break.
Info regarding the fall challenge and guests:
- 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 [xx] miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.
- If you are bringing a guest, please have them sigh this waiver before they arrive: https://tinyurl.com/c2pyf2t5
Walk Leader: Gina Marten-Miller, Text day of: 347-842-5452
9 attendees
Brooklyn Bridge Park- 5 miles
Brooklyn Bridge 4, 5, 6 Train , 1 Centre Street, New York, NY, USSteve suffered and injury to his arm and will not be able to lead this walk. I will lead instead, following roughly the same route as Steve would have gone. We will meet at the same place and time, with some minor changes to the walk description. -Gerry Matusiewicz
Join 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 9:15 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>. The waiver operates on an honor system—no verification is required.
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.
Hike Leader: Gerry Matusiewicz - 845 418 0745 or lostinpok@gmail.com. You may email or text me anytime with questions about this hike.
31 attendees
Astoria Neighborhood Walk
N train Astoria/Ditmars Boulevard station, 22-50 31st Street, Astoria, ny, USApproximately 5 miles, on city streets. This is a slow-paced walk.
Meet at 11:30 AM on Wednesday October 15th at the turnstiles at the Astoria/Ditmars Boulevard train station, which is the last stop on the N train in Queens.
We will walk through 20th Ave. to Ralph De Marco Park. Then we will visit Astoria Park for lunch and restrooms. After that we will continue our walk along the shore and end at Socrates Sculpture Park, which has some outdoor experimental art.
Bring lunch and water.
This is a joint walk with the Outdoors Club.
Questions: Call Leader Ellen at 929-458-5687.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 5 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.
11 attendees
Medieval Manhattan (6 miles)
Location not specified yetLet’s walk in the Heights of Manhattan and look for Medieval references as we go. This is a guided history walk and we will make stops along the way to talk about what we see. The stops are concentrated in the first part of the walk, while the last leg of the route is mostly walking.
Meeting Time: 10:15am. Walk starts at 10:30 prompt.
Meeting Location: This walk is for Shorewalkers members on the Going list only. Meet at 141st and St. Nicholas Avenue, SW corner, at entrance to park. (Nearest subway is A, B, C, D to 145th Street; walk south on St. Nicholas Ave to 141st.) Please arrive in time to use the restroom before the walk. The restroom is nearby in the park.
Distance: approx 6 miles.
Terrain: There are hills throughout the entire route and some stairs. Most of the hills go up.
Pace: Moderate walking pace. This is not a fast-paced walk.End Location: Fort Tryon Park, next to A subway (190th St station).
We will not be walking in the park as a group at the end of the walk, but walkers are welcome to do so on their own as an optional extension.End Time: About 3:30pm. End time is approximate. We may end a bit earlier or later. We will never be far from subway stations for early drop-out, if desired.
Bathrooms at meeting location, at 2.5 miles (snack break), 5 miles, and at the end location. Restrooms are parks department restrooms.
Bring your own food/water. We will take a short snack break early’ish in the walk. Bring easy-to-eat food and water to consume during the remainder of the walk. Please come prepared as we will not stop to make food purchases along the route.
Group size is set by the walk leader. This walk is for a limited-size group; please be courteous with your RSVP. Thank you.
CONTACT: To reach the walk leader before the walk, TEXT 917-847-1536. No phone calls, please.
Note: The route is hilly.
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In fact, I have never met anyone who didn’t like Gargoyles. ~ Keith David
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It’s not too late to take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles in 16 days from Oct 4-19. Registration is only $8 for members, and Shorewalkers will donate all fees to the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, the caretakers of the park. This Medieval Manhattan walk will count for six miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to RSVP for this walk.
20 attendees
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