🚶‍♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk

Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge! Register here to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting October 3rd. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to the Riverside Park Conservancy. This walk will count for all of your total miles!

Join us for a unique 15+ mile Island Hopping Walk connecting some of NYC’s most fascinating waterfront spaces — from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan, Randalls/Wards Island, and finishing in Queens. A great way to experience parts of the city most people never fully connect in one trip.
🚶‍♂️ 15-Mile Island Hopping Walk
📍 Meet

• In front of Roosevelt Island MTA Station
• Meet at West Rd
• 9:00 AM sharp departure

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🗺️ Route Highlights
1. Roosevelt Island Loop

• Walk north to Lighthouse Park
• Head south to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
• Scenic waterfront paths and a relaxed warm-up section

2. Lunch Stop 🍴

• Lunch break at The Café at Cornell Tech
• Food available for purchase, though bringing snacks is still recommended

3. Tram to Manhattan 🚡

• Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway
• Same fare as the subway (OMNY/MetroCard)

4. Manhattan → Randalls/Wards Island

• Walk north and cross the Ward’s Island Bridge into the island park system

5. Randalls/Wards Island Loop 🌿
Explore trails, waterfront paths, and nature areas including:

• Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
• Bronx Kill waterfront views

This is the most nature-focused portion of the walk.
6. Finish in Queens

• Cross the RFK Bridge pedestrian path
• Finish at Astoria Boulevard MTA Station

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⚠️ What to Expect

• Distance: 15+ miles — moderate but long
• Pace: steady
• Dropout points available if needed
• Planned restroom and hydration breaks

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🎒 What to Bring

• Water (essential)
• Snacks
• Comfortable walking shoes

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👍 Why This Walk Is Special
This route combines city scenery and green spaces in a way few NYC walks do:

• Roosevelt Island offers calm waterfront views
• Randalls/Wards Island feels surprisingly quiet and natural
• Bridges, tram rides, and waterfront paths create a uniquely New York experience

Persons will be moved to going list after answering questions

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Hike Leader
Please do not post questions/comments prior to the walk.
Text Ivan Falla with your name:
917-446-0013

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