Hike and Lake Autumnal Stroll on Staten Island

Join us on Staten Island for a leisurely walk uphill for panoramic views and then around five lakes. The pace is moderate to slow. Six miles with return by bus to the ferry.

We head out from St. George ferry along Bay Street and walk a steady uphill for about 2 miles along multicultural shops on Victory Boulevard to Silver Lake. Along the way, we enter Hero Park, then pass Notre Dame Academy, Belvedere Social Club, and majestic homes along Howard Avenue. We’ll descend stone steps to the path around Silver Lake (pond and reservoir) and stop at Veranda Grill for lunch at outdoor picnic tables. Then zigzag over bridges of three Clove lakes to historic tulip tree.

MEET: Take the 10:30 a.m. ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island. Meet Kiki near restrooms on upper level of Whitehall Terminal at 10:15 a.m. Or meet Diana in front of restrooms in Staten Island St. George Terminal at 11 a.m.

END: Take the S48 bus on the corner of Forest Ave and Clove Rd. to ferry. Option to walk back to ferry. Or join us for drinks at Mariachi (Minthorne Alley) (exit bus at Victory). End time variable. (Approx. 3:30 p.m.)

NOTE: Those who prefer a fast walk should choose a different walk. We’re not rushing.

DROP-OUT OPTIONS: Buses to ferry along Victory.

BRING: Hat, sunglasses. Check weather for suitable attire. Water, lunch, snacks, metro card. Hiking poles suggested for hill. Beverages/snacks available at Veranda Grill.

RESTROOMS: at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Veranda Grill, and Visitor Center at Clove Lake.

HIKE LEADERS: Kiki Black 929-425-4212 and Diana Bianco 646-510-1054 (text only)