Lunar New Year Walk: Brooklyn to Queens Chinatown - 20miles

Our epic 20 mile Lunar New Year walk is back! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Shorewalkers as we journey from Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn to Flushing Chinatown in Queens - two of NYC's most vibrant Chinese communities.

When: Sunday February 2, 2025; start at 9:30am
Where: Outside 8 Ave subway station in Brooklyn, N train, take 8 Ave exit
Distance: 20 miles, point to point from Brooklyn Chinatown to Queens Chinatown, approx. 7-8 hours
Brisk pace, some hills and stairs.

Walk details:
We will start this Lunar New Year walk in Brooklyn's Chinatown on 8 Ave, also called Sunset Park's Chinatown. It is one of the largest and fastest growing ethnic Chinese enclaves outside of Asia.

We will walk along 8 Ave's festive Lunar New Year decorations and bustling markets.

On our way we will walk through some of our favorite parks: Sunset Park, Prospect Park, Highland Park, Forest Park and Flushing Meadows. Also, discover some lesser known neighborhoods, like East Flatbush and Brownsville.

Our walk will end in Flushing Queens, which has the largest Chinese population in the city and, in fact, outside of Asia. It also is a true American fusion where you can find everything from McDonalds to Chinese seafood restaurants and from Starbucks to bubble tea cafes. Those interested can join us after the walk at a food court where you can purchase food & drinks. Bring cash!

Bring lunch (no purchase at lunch spot possible) and plenty of water.
Many dropout points along the route.

Hike leaders:
Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229)
Maureen Barodin
Jonathan Miller