Weekday Great Saunter Stretch Series (1 of 3 - Monday)
Details
Over three consecutive days, Monday to Wednesday, we'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island.
For Stretch #1, we’ll cover the first 12 miles of the route (about 5.5 hours at a brisk pace), from the tip of Manhattan up the Hudson River to 145th Street. You’re welcome to join for all or part of the walk; there are drop‑out points along the way.
We will meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (use the restrooms there) and start promptly at 10:30 a.m., heading north along the Hudson River, passing Battery Park and into Hudson River Park for our first brief restroom stop at Chelsea Piers. We’ll continue through Hudson River Park into Riverside Park South. Plan to have lunch around 1:30 p.m. in Riverside Park at 70th Street, where restrooms are available.
We'll continue on the Riverside Park path along Cherry Walk (100th-125th Street) to Riverbank State Park at 138th Street. Our walk ends at Broadway & 145th Street, close to the 1 train.
Weekday Saunter Stretch #2 will take place on April 14, and the full Great Saunter will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. See more information at https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/.
MEET: 10:15 a.m. at Staten Island Ferry Terminal for a prompt 10:30 a.m. departure. Take the 1 or R trains to South Ferry/Whitehall Street or the 4/5 trains to Bowling Green.
Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.
Leaders: Laura 917-658-6779; Brigitte 646-651-3911. Day-of-walk only. Prior to the day of the walk, message leaders on Meetup.