Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

Join us for a 5-mile moderately paced walk in two of the city's beautiful northern parks.

Meet:
10:45 a.m. at the entrance to Inwood Hill Park at Isham St. and Seaman Ave. (A train to 207th St. or 1 train to 215th St.). Use the restrooms inside the park. We’ll leave at 11 a.m.

Walk:
We’ll walk through Inwood Hill park, enjoying expansive views of the Palisades across the Hudson, then climb up into the spectacular Fort Tryon Park. We can pause for a quick bite while we enjoy the views, then proceed south out of the park onto Cabrini Blvd.

As long as we’re up that way, we want to get an early look at the new pedestrian-only path on the George Washington Bridge, so we’ll walk halfway across and back before ending the walk in the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, where we can get the A train. There is also a 1 train at 181st St. and St. Nicholas Ave.

We'll be on paved surfaces for the whole walk but there are hills and stairs.

Bring:
Sun protection as needed, snacks, and water.

Contact:
Hike leaders: Brigitte (text to 646-651-3911) and Laura (text to 917-658-6779).

Location: Scarborough, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown
Distance: Approximately 8–9 miles (planned)
Difficulty: Moderate, with some hills
Terrain: Woodland trails, historic carriage roads, and paved pathways

### Join Us for a Beautiful Autumn Walk!

Experience the beauty of autumn in the Hudson Valley as we explore some of Westchester County's most scenic trails, historic landscapes, and beautiful woodlands.
Our walk will take us through Rockefeller State Park Preserve, with its mature hardwood forests, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, flowing streams, and historic carriage roads.
Along the way, we'll enjoy the area's natural beauty and history, with opportunities to appreciate the scenery, take photographs, and enjoy the company of fellow Shorewalkers.

### Highlights of Our Walk

Our planned route includes:

• Old Croton Aqueduct Trail: A historic, tree-lined pathway through the Sleepy Hollow area.
• Rockefeller State Park Preserve: A magnificent landscape of mature hardwood forests, meadows, and historic carriage roads.
• Pocantico River: A scenic woodland corridor with picturesque bridges and flowing water.
• Pocantico Falls: A beautiful natural setting along the river.
• Swan Lake: A peaceful lake surrounded by hardwood forests, where autumn colors may be reflected in the water.

### Meeting Arrangements — Two Options

Option 1: Grand Central Terminal
Meet us at Grand Central Terminal at 9:00 AM. We will take the 9:25 AM Metro-North Hudson Line train, arriving at Scarborough Station at 10:25 AM.
Option 2: Scarborough Station
Meet us directly at Scarborough Metro-North Station at 10:25 AM.
Please be punctual. We will start as soon as the train arrives.

### Walk Details

We'll follow a combination of woodland trails, historic carriage roads, and paved pathways.
The terrain is generally rolling, with some moderate climbs but no sustained strenuous ascents.
Our anticipated walking distance is approximately 7–9 miles, subject to final route verification.
We'll maintain a comfortable but steady pace, with opportunities to enjoy the scenery and take photographs.

### What to Bring

Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes with good traction are recommended. Some trails may be uneven, muddy, or slippery with fallen leaves, particularly after rain.
Trekking poles are optional but recommended for anyone who appreciates additional stability on hills, uneven ground, or leaf-covered trails.
Dress in layers appropriate for November weather. Bring water, lunch or snacks.

LIMITED RESTROOMS. We will stop at the Rockefeller Preserve Restrooms, about halfway through the walk. Please use restrooms on train or before you join us.

### Returning to Manhattan

We plan to finish in Tarrytown, where those who would like can enjoy refreshments or a meal before taking Metro-North back to Grand Central Terminal.

### Jeff Asher mobile: 510.701.5542

Join Shorewalkers on a 4 mile walk along the Bronx River Greenway. The walk takes us to Concrete Plant Park where we join our friends from the Bronx River Alliance for their 5th Annual Community Banquet.
Optional extra 4 miles walk to Soundview.

Meet:
Meet outside of Pelham Parkway Subway Station (trains #2) in front of TD Bank. Use exit Pelham Pkwy South & White Plains Road SW corner.
We will start our walk at 10am.
(Note: Don't go to Pelham Parkway #5 train - Dyre Ave!)

Walk:
Moderate paced 4 mile walk exploring interesting sites along the Bronx RiverGreenway, which the Bronx River Alliance tirelessly protects, improves and restores for the local communities and everyone to enjoy. Highlights:

• Bronx Park Connector
• River Park fish ladder
• Bronx River Arts Center
• Bronx River House at Starlight Park
• new Starlight Park east side walkway

We’ll finish the walk at Concrete Plant Park where the 5th Annual Community Banquet organized by the Bronx River Alliance will be taking place between 12-4pm. Hang out in the park and check out a wide range of community activities:

• tasting opportunities and much more by NYC based foragers, chefs, cooks, artists, and stewards of the land
• more details: https://bronxriver.org/event/save-the-date-community-banquet

Bring lunch and water. Bathrooms along the way.
For those interested, we will continue our walk to Soundview, which is another 4 miles. You can take the ferry to Manhattan from there or various busses to subways.

Hike leader: Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name to 404-991-8229)