Fast-paced 17-mile West Manhattan Southbound Hike

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 17 of your total miles.

The Great Saunter Fall Challenge is here! Increase your fitness & stamina by walking 17 miles from Inwood ➔ Whitehall Terminal at a fast pace (3.6 mph). You are fit & cheerful. No slow walkers. No casual clickers. No dogs. No guests. No complainers.

Route we'll walk south along the West Side of Manhattan on a route that mostly follows the Great Saunter course in reverse (with some interesting deviations).

Meet 9 am on Isham St (near corner of Broadway), by Church of the Good Shepherd. We start walking @ 9:15. Subway: A or 1 to 207th. Check for transit service changes before leaving home!

Late arrivals contact leader; get to a location ahead of the group; tell us where to find you.

Breaks @ Riverbank State Park, 72nd St, 44th St, and Little Island. Alert leader if you need a toilet stop.

End Whitehall (Staten Island Ferry) Terminal

Warning change your RSVP ASAP if you cannot attend. Habitual late-cancelers & no-shows will be removed from the going list. Your RSVP implies: 1. you can attend the event, and 2. someone else cannot. Not showing up means someone stays home unnecessarily. It will not be tolerated.

Bring drinks, snacks, sunscreen, hydration salts, hat, portable charger, and forecast-appropriate clothing. Bookmark the Great Saunter digital map on your mobile browser. Install Komoot, Strava, AllTrails, or similar GPS route app. Pack sunglasses: the sun will be in our faces for much of the day due to the reverse course.

Weather we proceed if light rain is forecast; we'll reschedule in case of severe weather. Pay attention to this page for announcements.

Drop-out points all along the route in case you are unable to keep up with the main group. Alert leader if you decide to drop out.

After party everyone is welcome to enjoy drinks & eats at a pub on TBA. Non-alcoholic drinks available.

Look the part by getting your Great Saunter Fall Challenge merch at our store. Fall Challenge participants: remember to print your bib with any number you like.

Leader Dan D [contact via Meetup]

❤️ Many thanks to our Aug 29 & Sept 5 advanced scouting volunteers!