From Radburn Superblocks to Hawthorne Trails
Details
Distance: 10 miles (no early exit points)
Pace: Steady (approx. 2.5–3 mph) — not suitable for slow walkers
A 10-mile exploration through the infrastructure of Fair Lawn, Hawthorne, and Glen Rock. We’ll navigate the Radburn footpath system and walk a substantial section of the abandoned North Jersey Rapid Transit (NJRT) trolley line (1909–1929). The route also includes Goffle Brook Park, designed by the Olmsted firm, and the Thielke Arboretum.
MEET:
We will start our walk at 10:09 am from Hawthorne Train Station
From NYC by Nj Transit Train
Buy ONEWAY ticket from Penn Station to Hawthorne
Take any of the following trains from New York Penn Station:
8:46, 8:53, 9:09, 9:17 AM → arrive Secaucus in about 10 minutes.
Then transfer to:
9:42 AM – Depart Secaucus (Lower Level, train #1207)
10:09 AM – Arrive Hawthorne
If you're not familiar with Secaucus, or simply to buffer against possible delays or cancellations, take an earlier train—don’t risk missing the 9:42 AM connection.
End: Radburn Station - you can take a southbound train to Secaucus (second-to-last stop) or Hoboken (final stop) for connections back to NYC.
Suggested Items to Bring: Water, Sunscreen, Hat and Snacks/lunch