Pelham Bay Park- Hunter Island

Join us for an approximately 7-mile moderately paced hike through Pelham Bay Park. Leader’s choice of trails with a visit to Hunter Island, and lunch at Orchard Beach. We will hike on a few remote trails. Restrooms are available at the beginning of the hike and again at Orchard Beach, where we’ll stop for lunch. Please bring a lunch or snack and plenty of water to stay hydrated—this will be an especially scenic hike! Orchard Beach offers picnic benches and restrooms, making it a comfortable lunch stop. Joint with Shorewalkers. Expect a large group.

Meeting Details:
Look for me sitting at a picnic table near the restrooms, where I’ll be taking attendance. Hike will begin shortly after attendance is taken, around 9:45 AM. Expected duration: approximately 3 to 4 hours (subject to change).

Coordinates of the meeting location:
Latitude: 40.8517
Longitude: -73.8246

Driving Instructions: For those driving, free parking is available at Pelham Bay Park, near the intersection of Middletown Road and Stadium Avenue. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I strongly recommend using a GPS or a mobile map app to plot your route in advance. Once parked, walk a short distance to the park restrooms, located in a stone building. Please plan to arrive at the restrooms by 9:30 AM. Do not look for 1 Orchard Beach Rd. Instead, follow directions to the parking lot as described.