Weekday Great Saunter Stretch Series (3 of 3 - Wednesday)

Over three consecutive days, Monday to Wednesday, we'll walk the iconic 32-mile Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island.

For Stretch #3, we'll cover the last part of the route (11-12 miles, about 5.5 hours at a brisk pace), beginning at the Metro North train station at E. 125th Street and walking to the southern end of Manhattan. Join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points along the way.

This walk includes most of the changes to this year's Great Saunter route and will be helpful for those walking on May 2.

We'll meet at 125th Street & Park Avenue, in the lobby of the Metro North Harlem/125th Street station (restrooms available). From there, we'll walk east along E 125th Street to the Great Saunter route and continue south along the Harlem and East River. We'll stop for a restroom break in Carl Schurz Park and then for a quick lunch in Alice Aycock Pavillion. We will then walk along the East Midtown Greenway (60th Street to 53rd Street).

After exiting the Greenway, we'll walk south towards the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We'll follow the detour around the East Side Coastal Resiliency project that we will be part of the Great Saunter route on May 2.

We finish Stretch #3 at Fraunces Tavern - celebratory beverage is optional!

The full Great Saunter takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Find more information, including a digital map of the route, at Great Saunter - Shorewalkers.

Meet: 10:15 a.m. inside the Metro North train station lobby at E 125 Street & Park Avenue, for a prompt departure at 10:30 a.m. The 4/5/6 trains are one block east; the 2/3 trains are three avenue blocks west; and the A/B/C/D trains are six avenue blocks west.

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Leaders: Brigitte, 646-651-3911; Laura, 917-658-6779. Day-of-walk only. Prior to the day of the walk, message the leaders on Meetup.