About us
The Shorewalkers:Members Only Group is open to active members of Shorewalkers. Our volunteer hike leaders lead over 250 walks a year, on weekends and throughout the week. To become a member, visit our website Membership Levels - Shorewalkers.
Some of our walks allow for members to bring a guest. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release (https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate.
Who We Are:
Shorewalkers is a non-profit environmental hiking organization founded in 1982. Our mission is to promote and preserve New York City’s waterfront and raise awareness of its shorelines by leading invigorating hikes throughout the metropolitan area. Our signature event, The Great Saunter, is a 32-mile trek along Manhattan's shoreline, held annually on the first Saturday of May. Additionally, we host the Great Saunter Fall Challenge, a virtual event in early October.
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Come join us for a walk and experience NYC at 3 mph!
Upcoming events
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Summer Friday: Rock the Boat @ Baylander Steel Beach
USS Maine Monument, SW corner of Central Park, New York, NY, USLet's walk 4 miles up the Hudson to happy hour at Baylander, NYC’s smallest aircraft carrier, docked at 125th Street.
“Baylander started its service life in 1968 as harbor utility craft YFU-79 during the Vietnam War. It was one of 16 Skilak class lighters that were purchased by the US Navy and used to move men and material around the delta regions there. After the war, it was laid up until 1986 when it was converted into a helicopter landing trainer and renamed Baylander HLT after its home port in Pensacola Bay."
Meeting time/place: 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026 at the USS Maine Monument in Central Park across from Columbus Circle.
Route: Central Park to the river, then we’ll walk north on the Hudson River Greenway to 125th Street, approximately 4 miles. Please use restrooms in Central Park near our meeting place or in Deutsche Bank Center. We'll also make a restroom stop en route.
Bring: Hat, sunblock, water. Cold bevs and snacks available for purchase at Baylander, where Happy Hour begins at 3 p.m. Here’s the menu.
Extreme weather (heat and/or rain) cancels.
Guests: You may invite a guest but you must have them sign Shorewalkers’ waiver and release at this link.
Return: The No. 1 train (125th Street stop) is two blocks east of Baylander and all 125th Street subways and Metro-North Harlem/125th Street Station are reachable by crosstown bus. Many drop-out points along the route.
Props to Iris, guest host, who suggested and scouted this walk!
Contacts (day of walk only): Maureen 718 954-1581, Christine 646 491-0764, and Gina 347-842-5452. Please ID yourself when texting. If you are lost or late, please phone.
48 attendees
Coney Island Shorewalk: Sunset and Fireworks
Outdoor Dining Area, 1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY, USJoin me on a leisurely three mile stroll along the shoreline, all the way to the end of the island for an unobstructed view of the sunset, the lighthouse, and the Verrazano Bridge. The sun sets at 8:12 PM, but the effects are visible much earlier, so we will start walking westward at 7:00. After sunset, we will walk back along the shoreline to the starting point, look for a spot to sit until just before the the fireworks start at 9:45. We will be watching the fireworks from the pier.
Meeting time and place: Meet at 6:45 PM in the outdoor dining area, next to Nathan's. The walk starts at 7:00 PM.
Getting there: Take the D, F, N, or Q to the last stop, Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue. Cross the street, and walk on Surf Avenue past Nathan's. The outdoor seating area is next to Nathan's. If you are facing the ocean from Surf Avenue, the seating area will be in front of you and the restrooms alongside Nathan's, to the left of the seating area.
Latecomers: The sun, alas, does not wait for people. If you are late, cross Surf Avenue when you come out of the subway station, walk left on Stillwell Avenue all the way toward the boardwalk, where you can use the restrooms. Then get down from the boardwalk onto the sand, walk under the pier, and look for a group of people with backpacks. We will be walking westward, in the direction of the setting sun. The crowds thin out after the pier, so you shoud be able to catch up with us.
Bring food, drinks, and a light jacket as the temperatures tend to drop after sunset. If you need to purchase dinner or snacks, please come early as we will be starting on time. You can also pick up dinner and/or stop for drinks once we get back to the starting point after watching the sunset.
Footwear: Wear shoes appropriate for walking on the sand. The water is warm enough for people to walk or wade barefoot . We will be walking along the shoreline, and not on the boardwalk.
Group dynamics: Please note that we will be walking as a group to see the sunset and then back to the pier area. Between the end of the walk and the start of the fireworks at 9:45, you can purchase food and beverages, explore the area, go for another walk, sit down if you so desire, before joining us on the pier.
This is a leisurely walk; leader sets the pace.
Coney Island: I will talk briefly about the geology and history of Coney Island before we start walking, and then give you an overview of Seagate when we stop to look at the sunset. We will be watching the sunset along with the locals at a location unfrequented by tourists.
Note: If you'd like to come earlier to enjoy the rides and restaurants, check the Luna Park website for the necessary information.
Guests are welcome; please have them sign the waiver and release via this link to participate. Guests should also be familiar with the walk description.
Registration opens at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 28th. Before registering for the walk, please
- read the entire description
- check your schedules
- answer the two questions
If you must cancel, please do so by 9 PM on Thursday.
Rain cancels
Leader: Prathima Christdas, christdasp@yahoo.com
1 attendee
Summer Streets/Manhattan Aug 1 🚸: Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood
Brooklyn Bridge, Park Row & Centre St, New York, NY, USSummer Streets are back!
Join us for one of our favorite annual walks as we make our way along car-free Broadway and Park Avenue, continuing north through Manhattan all the way to Inwood.On the first Saturday in August, New York City’s usual traffic noise and honking horns give way to walkers, runners, cyclists, performers, fitness classes, art installations, giveaways, and plenty of street activity. It is a wonderful way to experience the city from a completely different perspective.
We will walk approximately 12 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood. The walk will take about 6 hours and will be point-to-point at a faster pace.
You do not have to walk the entire route. Join us for a few miles or stay for the full walk. There will be many opportunities to leave along the way, with easy access to public transportation.
See the full program of Summer Streets here:
https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtmlWalk August 1 - Brooklyn Bridge to Dykeman Street
Meet:
- 9am outside of Brooklyn Bridge City Hall subway station at the entrance of Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway.
- Subways 4,5,6
- We will start the walk promptly at 9am!!!
Pre-walk bathrooms can be used at Starbucks on corner of Park Row / Beekman Street with purchase.
Walk:
- 12 miles (approx 6 hours) point to point.
- Faster pace.
- Many drop-out points.
- Streets reopen to traffic at 3pm.
End of Walk:
- The walk ends at Dykeman Street after 12 miles/ 6 hours (subway A).
What to bring:
- Water will be available for refillable bottles along the way. But bring extra water.
- Bring lunch/ snacks. No extended lunch break planned but we will take a few extra minutes at 550 Madison.
- Sun protection.
Hike leader: Sigrid (404-991-8229), Maureen, Tiffany, Ivan
87 attendees
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