Coastal Walks New York

From Hike Morristown with FreeWalkers

4.8

You can only register by clicking this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002443664906?aff=oddtdtcreator Lace up your sneakers and join us on an exciting urban exploration walk through Liberty State Park! This loop adventure will take you through scenic trails, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, nature lover, or just looking to boost your step count, this walk is perfect for all levels of walkers. This event is in collaboration with Everwalk, making it a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about wellness and outdoor activities. Don't miss this chance to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, and improve your overall well-being all in one event!

1 attendee

Liberty State Park Loop Walk ( a joint walk with Everwalk)

From FreeWalkers

4.8

1 attendee

Everwalk Liberty State Park Loop Walk (joint walk with Freewalkers)

From EverWalk NJ

5.0

This is a 7-mile walk through Liberty State Park with great view of the New York skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and birds in tidal flats. **You can only register for this event on Eventbrite at:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002443664906?aff=oddtdtcreator This is one of the monthly Everwalk walks occurring across the country and around the world . More information can be found at www.EverWalk.com and on the EverWalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EverWalkNation/. Meet in front of the Empty Sky Memorial (facing the parking lot). Parking directions are available at the Eventbrite link.

1 attendee

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Governors Island Edition

Sun, Nov 1, 3:15 PM

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **Take the 10:00 am Governors Island Ferry from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street).** **You can book the ferry online or at the BMB.** **(check the Governors Island website for complete information)** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon meeting at the Governors Island Welcome Center for a brief introduction we will proceed to Nolan Park and commerce with a breathing and exercise session, followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Governors Island adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will transverse the natural scenic beauty of the The Great Promenade and The Hills).** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **Our journey will end at back at the Welcome Center.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 4 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a 20-minute snack break at Picnic Point.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

2 attendees

Hike and Fall Foliage Lake Stroll on Staten Island

Sat, Oct 24, 2:15 PM

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 LEADER: Kiki Black 929-425-4212 (text only) CO-HOST: Diana Bianco 646-510-1054 (text only)

15 attendees

Governor’s Island Photography Walk

Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 PM

**Please join us on what will be an endless photo opportunity on an island that vibes out as a happy place—Governor’s Island! ✨😃📸** **You do not need to be a professional photographer. Just someone who enjoys a great walk and appreciates the chance to take in some spectacular views! Along the way, you will discover endless photo opportunities, no matter your level of experience!** **Meeting Info:** **Take the 2:30PM Governors Island Ferry ⛴️ from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street). You can book the Ferry online or at the BMB (check the Governors Island website for complete information** [here](https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry) **). We will gather at the Governors Island Welcome Center that’s straight ahead when you walk off the ferry. Goal is to meet up by 3:00PM.** **Amenities:** * **bathrooms at BMB** * **bathrooms at the Welcome Center** * **porto potties on the island** * **refillable water stations on the island** **Features:** * **bird peeping spots throughout the island** * **Outlook Hill—at The Hills** * **Colonels Row** * **Castle Williams** * **Nolan Park** **What to bring:** * **bug spray** * **sunscreen** * **water & snacks** **What to know:** **📸 Cameras of any kind are allowed 📸** **📱 Smartphones are cameras too 📱** **Guests need to fill out the waiver** [here](https://shorewalkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shorewalkers-Waiver-2024.pdf) **.** **Hike Leaders:** **Tiffany—718-300-1655** **Ivan—917-446-0013** **Please feel free to text us for any questions or concerns, but kindly state your name, when you do.**

30 attendees

Gyllene Höstpromenad till IKEA 🍁 Golden Autumn Walk to IKEA 🍁 4-5 Miles

Sat, Oct 24, 12:15 PM

**It's Golden Autumn in Sweden, so what better reason to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to IKEA.** ***Låt oss gå* (let's walk)!** We'll see *höstlöv* (fall foliage) and *fallande löv* (falling leaves) in Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, and arrive at IKEA/Red Hook in time for *frukost* (breakfast) or *lunch* (lunch). Four miles, plus [what feels like] an additional mile walking through the store. Return via the **free NY Waterways Ikea Ferry.** **Meet:** 8:15 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Chambers and Centre Streets, in the plaza across from the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Subway stops are 4/5/6 Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; R/W City Hall; J/Z, 1/2/3, and A/C Chambers St. There is a Starbucks with restroom near our meeting place. **Route:** We'll cross the Brooklyn Bridge and make a restroom stop in Cadman Plaza,. Then we'll walk through Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill. cross over the BQE, then follow Red Hook’s main drag, Van Brunt Street, to Beard Street, arriving at IKEA around 10:30. **Breakfast/lunch:** [IKEA Swedish Restaurant](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/restaurant/) on the second level serves *frukost* until 11, and *lunch* from 11 on. There's also a Swedish Bistro and Swedish food market on the first level. **Return:** 11:20 a.m. (early departure) or 12:50 p.m. **[NY Waterways IKEA Ferry](https://www.nywaterway.com/ikea.aspx)**[ ](https://www.nywaterway.com/ikea.aspx)(free on weekends). The ferry to Pier 11/Wall Street takes 10 minutes. The same ferry continues 20 minutes more (with fabulous views), arriving at Pier 79/West 39th Street at 1:25 p.m. Free shuttles connect to Midtown and Chelsea/Greenwich Village. Also, from IKEA, the B57 and B61 bus lines connect to subways (pls check your trip planner). **Bring:** Water, hat, sunglasses, snacks. Food/bev available for purchase at IKEA. ***Guests:*** *You may invite a guest but you must have them sign Shorewalkers’ [waiver and release at this link](https://app.waiversign.com/e/659a09c1b851170012c1225c/doc/659a0cdf15c42c0012f2cdc3?eventName=Shorewalker%20Walks%202025).* Rain cancels. **Contact (day of hike only):** Christine 646-491-0764 and Gina 347-842-5452 **Props to Margo Moss, whose *Walk Over the George Washington Bridge to Japan* (Mitsua Marketplace) inspired this walk.**

42 attendees

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Prospect Park Edition

Sun, Oct 25, 3:15 PM

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon entering "Brooklyn's Jewel" the stunningly beautiful Prospect Park, we will commerce with a breathing and exercise session followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Prospect Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions. The route that we will follow will include specific areas of the park of such stunning scenic beauty (in every season of the year) that will inspire and uplift all who attend.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first-timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **We will exit Prospect Park by the Grand Army Plaza entrance. The nearest Subway Station will be the Grand Army Plaza Station of the #2 and #3 Trains.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three and a half hours and will cover about 5 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a thirty-minute lunch break.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

5 attendees

Fall Palisades Hike

Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) 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](https://riversideparknyc.org/) This walk will count for 20 miles of your total. Join us for a 20 mile hike stretching from upper Manhattan to the town of Nyack in Rockland County. We will start by crossing the GWB and then will follow the Long Path trail heading north along the palisades. On our walk we’ll see beautiful wooded paths and stunning views of the Hudson River. This will be a moderately paced hike with minimal breaks, as we’ll need to keep on a tight schedule to finish on time. While the path is mainly flat, you should expect rocky trails, stairs and a few steep hills. Hiking shoes are required and poles are strongly recommended. There are no dropout points where public transportation is easily accessible on this hike so consider your ability to complete 20 miles before signing up. Previous hiking experience is necessary. Meet at 8:00 at the GWB Bus Terminal in the waiting room on the upper level. We will leave promptly at 8:15. Do not come late because we cannot wait. Our hike ends in Nyack where you can take the H07 bus to Tarrytown and catch the Metro North back to the city. There is also the option of taking a Coach bus back to the GWB bus terminal. Please check transportation schedules ahead of time. Bring water, lunch and snacks. We will have a lunch stop at State Line Lookout. Food and beverages are available for purchase there. Contact hike leader Jessica with any questions: 347-603-8447 Co-Hosts: Iris & Fernando

23 attendees

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - RDP Edition with Museum Visit

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00 PM

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **The nearest Subway Station to the meeting location is the 86th Street and Broadway Station of the 1 Train. The entrance to the Playground from Riverside Drive is at 83rd Street.** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon meeting at the River Run Playground for a brief introduction we will proceed to a nearby wooded pathway and commerce with a breathing and exercise session, followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Riverside Drive Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will transverse the natural scenic beauty Riverside Walk and The Esplanade). Our adventure will conclude with a visit to the marvelous Nicholas Roerich Museum (319 West 107th Street), where the attendees can perform solo Mindful Walking while exploring the mystic atmosphere and focusing on the esoteric works of art.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. When you sign up, you will be placed on the Waiting List. Attendees will be manually moved from the Waiting List to the Going List. Am looking for First Timers to attend these training events. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **The closest Subway Station near the endpoint is the 1 Train Station at 110th Street and Broadway).** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 4 1/2 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a 20-minute snack break.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

6 attendees

🧁 Sweet & Salty 🍕 Walkie

Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PM

**We will meet at 10:30AM, leave at 10:45AM, and end at 3.30 PM.** ** **  ** 8-mile walk at moderate pace for approximately 4 hours.  We will meet on the Manhattan side of Brooklyn Bridge, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge at a fast pace. Trains: 4,5,6, J to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall.\*****\*** **Look 👀 for the rows of food carts—we’ll be behind them!** **Our first stop will be in Dumbo at a European style shop featuring its namesake chef Jacque Torres chocolate’s, caramels, cookies & other sweets.** **Then, we will have our first restroom stop and break.** ** **  ** **  **We will then walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park and exit on Atlantic Avenue. We will walk along Atlantic Avenue, stopping at** **Damascus Café** **(Mediterranean snacks), and passing by beautiful storefronts that was once called Antique Row along Atlantic Avenue. Walk through Boerum Hill stop at two bakeries/pastries shops (one further up on Atlantic Avenue, and another on Smith Street).  We will then proceed to Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens to see amazing Italian bakeries/pastries shops and** **The Chocolate Room** **🥰 We will stop by one of the oldest Italian bakeries since 1920’s that is famous for its magical lard bread.   Next— a surprise stop ‼️👀 😜 We’ll then walk back to Court Street, and pass some some beautiful brownstones and shops prior to our next and last dessert stop on Court Street - Carroll Gardens.** **Our Sweet & Salty Walkie ends at 387 Court Street at Baby Luc’s for some** **SPECTACULAR** **pizza 🍕** **You can get F/G trains at 9th St & Smith St.  Trains: 36th street & 4th avenue where you can get R, N, & D trains change at Atlantic/Barclays Center for 2/3 4/5/B/Q trains.** **NOTE 📝** **Most establishments accepts credit cards 💳 Bring cash 💵 just in case.** **ANOTHER NOTE 📝** **This walk Is capped to a limited number of attendees due to the limitations of the spacing in each shop.  BRING YOUR APPETITE 🤩 AND LOTS OF WATER ‼️💦  Hike Leaders: Tiffany—718-300-1655/Maureen 718-954-1581—please text and state your name when you do.**

30 attendees

Walk the NYC Marathon Course

Fri, Oct 30, 12:00 PM

Join us for a 26-mile walk that follows the NYC Marathon route from Bay Ridge to the finish line in Central Park, two days before the actual marathon. This will not be one of Shorewalkers’ scenic hikes, but it is the route of the prestigious NYC marathon that attracts people from all over the world. While the NYC marathon traverses all five boroughs of the city, we will have to skip Staten Island, since we won’t be able to get on the Verrazano Bridge, where the marathon starts. But we will follow the exact route through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, with a few detours to get to restrooms. The walk will be entirely on city streets, mostly flat, except for the bridges we will cross. We will walk along Fourth Avenue through Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Park Slope into downtown Brooklyn, then along Lafayette Avenue with its beautiful brown stones, to and along Bedford Avenue, through the Hasidic neighborhood of Williamsburg to its hipster part north of the Williamsburg Bridge, to Greenpoint, over the Pulaski Bridge to Long Island City, over the Queensborough Bridge into Manhattan and along First Avenue up to the Willis Avenue Bridge into the Bronx and back into Manhattan over the Madison Avenue Bridge, and finally down Fifth Avenue to Central Park and the finish line at Tavern on the Green. We will walk about 26 miles (probably a bit more, due to detours to get to restrooms), at a brisk pace (3 mph) throughout the walk, from beginning to end. There won’t be time for longer breaks, so please bring snacks you can munch on during the walk. We will have a short 10-15 minute lunch break at McCarren Park in Greenpoint. Restrooms: Inside the final R train stop, Bay Ridge-95 St before exiting the station (they are surprisingly clean); Shore Road Park close to the Verrazano Bridge, 0.5 miles from the meeting point (these restrooms are supposed to open at 8:00 a.m. but often are not, in which case we will have to improvise); Green-Wood Cemetery, at about 5 miles; Underwood Park, at about 8 miles; Bedford Playground, at about 9 miles; McCarren Park, at about 11 miles; TJ Maxx Manhattan, at about 16.5 miles; St. Catherine Playground, at about 17.5 miles; Lozada Playground in the Bronx, at about 19 miles; Central Park north, at about 21.5 miles; and at the finish at Tavern on the Green. Note that the restrooms in playgrounds usually close at 4 PM, so the ones in Manhattan and the Bronx may not be available if we get there after that time. Hike Leaders: Brigitte, 646-651-3911; Laura, 917-658-6779; Maureen, 718-954-1581, on day of walk only.

25 attendees

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