Reverse Quarter-Saunter 4-3-2-1 Countdown 4️⃣ Fraunces to Carl Schurz (8 miles)

What’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 6, 10, 13, and 17.

FOUR/October 6: 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 6, 9:30 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:

• THREE! October 10. Carl Schurz Park to 207th Street in Inwood. Register here.
• TWO! October 13. Inwood Hill Park to West 96th/Riverside. Register here.
• ONE! October 17, Complete the loop, starting at West 96th/Riverside and finishing where it all began, at Fraunces Tavern. Register here. [Celebratory beverages at Fraunces to follow!]

Contact (day of walk only):
Christine Summerson 646-491-0764
Carole Blane 917-407-1166 (Oct 6 and 13)

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 8 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk -- all members are welcome.