Reverse Quarter-Saunter 4-3-2-1 Countdown 3️⃣ Carl Schurz to Inwood
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Our Reverse Quarter-Saunter Countdown continues, during which we walk the iconic Great Saunter route in reverse, over four days. Today, October 9, we walk from Carl Schurz Park to 207th Street/Inwood, about 8 miles. For the complete loop, join us October 5, 9, 12, and 16.
THREE/October 19: The segment from Carl Schurz Park to 207th Street/Inwood is the third quarter of the [May] Great Saunter route. We'll be walking at a moderate pace.
Meeting Place/Time: Meet Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m., at Carl Schurz Park, 84th Street/East End Avenue. Closest subways are the Q (Second Avenue @ 86th Street and 4/5/6 (86th Street), plus the East River ferry at 90th Street. Please use the restrooms in Carl Schurz Park before we begin the walk. No lunch but we'll have a brief snack stop in Jackie Robinson Park, roughly midway. We'll finish in Inwood on Isham Street.
Bring: Water, snacks, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. We will walk rain or shine.
Return: The A (207th Street) is closest. The No. 1 (207th Street) is two blocks away on Tenth Avenue. Drop-out points along the way.
Come join us for all or any of the 8-mile Reverse-Saunter Quarters! The Countdown continues:
- FOUR! October 5, Fraunces to Carl Schurz.
- THREE! October 9. Carl Schurz Park to 207th Street in Inwood.
- TWO! October 12. Inwood Hill Park to West 96th/Riverside.
- ONE! October 16. West 96th to 55 Water Street.[Celebratory bevs at Fraunces Tavern to follow!]
Contact (day of walk only):
Christine 646-491-0764
Maureen 718-954-1581 (Oct 9 and 16)
Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for 8 miles of your total.