Advanced Hiking New York

RESCHEDULED-Sunset Tour From the West Village/ Chelsea to the Hudson Yards

If you have NEVER attended an event before with this group, please send me your e-mail to my e-mail as requested below AFTER CAREFULLY READING THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 3. We have another sunset event on August 7 as well. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS. PLEASE READ WHAT I WRITE CAREFULLY. DO NOT RUSH THE RSVP PROCESS. WE CAN USUALLY MAKE ROOM FOR YOU IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT ATTENDING. IF YOU RSVP AND HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP, YOUR E-MAIL IS REQUIRED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WHETHER YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST OR THE GOING LIST. WE ARE GOING TO TRY TO BEAT THE HEAT ONCE AGAIN. WE TRY TO CONDUCT THIS EVENT EVERY YEAR AROUND THIS TIME. This event will be relatively fast paced, fun and interesting on this extra long holiday weekend. The description of this event and how we do things is so long, I sometimes forget what I wrote. Humor me and keep reading. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EVENT CAREFULLY AS WELL AS "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. I am asking you to please take your RSVP seriously. That does NOT mean you have to go -it means you PLAN to at this time. I just ask that all attendees be considerate with respect to the RSVP process. A MONETARY CASH CONTRIBUTION TO THE EVENT IS REQUIRED BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS UP TO YOU. (See details below.) There is even a money back guarantee. Most of the events we conduct are free! IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. (NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP. YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE YOUR GUEST SIGN UP JUST AS YOU DID IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP.) The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will NOT be moved to the going list automatically. I do NOT believe that the Meetup waitlist works well for a number of reasons. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. ON THIS EVENT, WE WILL REQUIRE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION - CASH-AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EVENT BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. THERE IS ALWAYS A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU FEEL I HAVE NOT EARNED YOUR CONTRIBUTION. Meetup charges an Organizer like me to run the group, it's not a fortune, although the amount was raised substantially and I spend much time and effort planning and preparing for an event. You can contribute whatever you want at the BEGINNING of an event IN CASH. (On most events, I will NOT accept any monetary contributions). I bet you thought I forgot the description of the event! I didn't-I just wanted to make sure you understand how we do things so you are comfortable with that. WE WILL START CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND WE WILL FINISH NEAR THE #7 HUDSON YARDS TRAIN STATION AT 34TH STREET AND VERY CLOSE TO PENN/MOYNIHAN STATION. This will be a fun and interesting fast paced tour of around 5 miles. We are going to start in the West Village where we will explore some historic and architectural wonders and then wander along the Hudson River Waterfront to the Hudson Yards. We may walk on the High Line for a short while. The views from the waterfront are great. (Photo by Thomas) I will keep things moving but I will stop to briefly talk about what we are observing. PLEASE BRING DINNER AND WATER. THIS GROUP NEVER SHOPS FOR FOOD ON AN EVENT. PLEASE ALSO READ "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY ON "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT” NOW SPECIFICALLY REFERENCES THE CORONA VIRUS. (THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY HAS BEEN POSTED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS MEETUP GROUP) MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT BY A MEETUP MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE EVENT AND PROBABLY SOONER. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO AROUND 20-25 MEMBERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE WHICH IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SITE, THEN CLICK "SETTINGS", THEN CLICK E-MAIL UPDATES" ON THE LEFT. MAKE SURE YOUR E-MAIL UPDATES ARE ON AND WHERE IT SAYS "UPDATES ABOUT YOU”, CHECK MESSAGES BOX. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE YOU GET MESSAGES FROM ME. I LIKE TO THINK THOSE MESSAGES ARE IMPORTANT. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE YOR SETTINGS TO GET MESSAGES FROM SELECT GROUPS. I am going to ask that people not post any comments or questions prior to the event. (Please just respect my wishes and don't do it.) You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the tour by 1:00 P.M. If there is no notice, we go.

Morning Walk in Forest Park (Relaxed)

**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Byeb2AC/act00022120)** *Urban Walk: Morning Walk in Forest* *AMC Staff: Mari Ishihara (mishihara@outdoors.org)* **Date: Saturday - August 2, 2026** **Start: 9:00 AM \| Entrance at Park Lane & 80th Road \(Overpass Entrance\)\, New York City\. Restroom is near the playground by the entrance\.** ***Please meet the hiking guide Mari (she/her), at the park entarnce. She will be wearing a gray backpack and light gray hat.*** **End: 12:00 PM \| \(Same as starting location\)** Join us for a refreshing morning walk through Forest Park, a beautiful 500-acre park in Queens known for its scenic woodland trails and peaceful natural setting. We’ll walk approximately 3 miles on mostly flat or gently rising terrain at a relaxed pace of 2 mph or slower, enjoying the quiet beauty of the forest as the day begins. Starting your morning in nature is a wonderful way to care for both your body and mind. While city walks and gym workouts are great ways to stay active, spending time surrounded by trees offers a different experience—one that encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature. This walk is an opportunity to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh morning air, and good company while discovering one of New York City’s hidden woodland gems. We will discuss all things Appalachian Mountain Club as well as relevant activity related topics such as Leave No Trace. The route may be modified at the guide's discretion should it be necessary. Please be prepared to be outside in the Earth's elements for three hours and dress according for the activity and anticipated weather. Please bring water, food, sun hat, sun screen, insect repellent, sturdy footwear, as well as any other items you need to be safe and comfortable. If you have a medical condition that the trip guide needs to know about please email [mishihara@outdoors.org](mailto:mishihara@outdoors.org) prior to our time together. Accessible by public transportation. Take the E or F train to the Kew Gardens Station and walk 10 minutes to the park entrance. Register by Clicking **[HERE](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Byeb2AC/act00022120)** *AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic*

THE GREEN HEART OF THE BRONX: A WALK ACROSS HISTORY AND WOODLANDS!

Wall Street to Rockaway Ferry through Jamaica Bay, 4-5 miles

Please join us in celebrating the Jamaica Bay Festival and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy by participating in this event. We'll meet at 9:20am at the Pier 11, Wall Street NYC Ferry slip for the 10am Ferry to Rockaway, which travels through Jamaica Bay, arriving in Rockaway at 11am. We'll walk east on the Boardwalk to 90th Street where we will eat lunch. Bring your own or purchase at various food kiosks there. Weather permitting we may stop for a swim in the Atlantic. We might also continue walking untill we return to the NYC Rockaway Ferry slip at around 2-3 pm, depending on how we are feeling. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, swim gear, towel, etc. **Please do not RSVP for this walk unless you truly plan to attend. Please alter your RSVP as soon as you know your plans have changed. Please have guests sign this waiver:** https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8 Ellen Fleishman 917 734 7813

CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Mount Beacon and Sloop Brewing Co.

[>> MUST REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Adab/act00021666) **REGISTRATION OPENS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT** Please register with the link above. MeetUp is not used for trip registration. **Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!** **Concrete to Trails** bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city. No experience required. For this collaborative Concrete to Trails we are going hiking at Mount Beacon and then to Sloop Brewing Co. This trip is an opportunity try hard and then rest easy... bring your friends - or make some here! Our hike to North Beacon Mountain is a famous route in the Lower Hudson Valley featuring a challenging ascent leading to vast views. With 4 miles and 1,000 feet of elevation gain this is a hike to be prepared for :) Sloop Brewing Co. will be our stop for food and drinks before returning to New York City. **Trip info:** * Activity rating: Moderate * Distance: 4 miles * Vertical gain: 1,000 feet * Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly * Bathrooms: Portable bathrooms-trailhead, bathrooms-Sloop * Breaks: Reasonably spaced & mid-way **What to Bring:** * Sturdy hiking footwear * Weather appropriate clothing * 2+ liters of water * Lunch and/or snacks * Sun & Bug protection **Registration Details:** * Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant. * [Become an Appalachian Mountain Club Member](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SRCH-BD-Membership&utm_content=646623979096&utm_term=amc%20membership&campaign=701Ht0000021JlHIAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19637476529&gbraid=0AAAAADsKo9dnAqa1VJqH3LyYNhdACYyP0&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHjOmW2vC430Svt3FwgGO8z7PBAbPlNSkkAgZ0OM4Md0NcputTWw5qhoC6uQQAvD_BwE&_gl=1*1xcg48k*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzU1NzAzNTMuQ2p3S0NBancxdExPQmhBTUVpd0FpUGtSSGpPbVcydkM0MzBTdnQzRndnR084ejdQQkFiUGxOU2trQWdaME9NNE1kME5jcHV0VFd3NXFob0M2dVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU1MjExMjMwLjE3NzIyMDE1Mjg.*_ga*MTkxMjY5NzIyMS4xNzQ0ODIyNzcx*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NzU1NjUwNTkkbzIzNSRnMSR0MTc3NTU3MDM1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.) **Meeting Info:** * The group will meet at 8:00 AM. * Final meeting details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike. **Cost:** * $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members **Refund Policy:** * For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled. AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. *[Join the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SRCH-BD-Membership&utm_content=646623979096&utm_term=amc%20membership&campaign=701Ht0000021JlHIAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19637476529&gbraid=0AAAAADsKo9dnAqa1VJqH3LyYNhdACYyP0&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHjOmW2vC430Svt3FwgGO8z7PBAbPlNSkkAgZ0OM4Md0NcputTWw5qhoC6uQQAvD_BwE&_gl=1*1xcg48k*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzU1NzAzNTMuQ2p3S0NBancxdExPQmhBTUVpd0FpUGtSSGpPbVcydkM0MzBTdnQzRndnR084ejdQQkFiUGxOU2trQWdaME9NNE1kME5jcHV0VFd3NXFob0M2dVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU1MjExMjMwLjE3NzIyMDE1Mjg.*_ga*MTkxMjY5NzIyMS4xNzQ0ODIyNzcx*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NzU1NjUwNTkkbzIzNSRnMSR0MTc3NTU3MDM1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.)* *to get your discount today! Your membership supports hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.* Difficulty Rating 4 - Moderate Difficulty Rating Definition Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action. Offered By AMC Staff Activities Status Pending Review Trip Leaders Devin Solar

Battle of Long Island 250th Anniversary: Brooklyn

[Please register for FREE to attend.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/battle-of-long-island-250th-anniversary-brooklyn-tickets-1984841479295) Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, visit historic sites and witness the reenactment of one of the Revolution's early formative battles. **Start:** Oculus World Trade Center **Finish:** Brooklyn **Distance:** \~12mi **Where to find us:** Near the PATH station at the west side within the Oculus **Terrain:** paved **Transit:** NJTransit, MTA, PATH **Return:** subway **Difficulty:** Average **Category:** nature, history, urban **Coordinator:** Charles Updike Enjoy a spectacular walk into and through Brooklyn and imagine the old town in the 18th century bearing witness to history. **Highlights:** * **World Trade Center** * **Brooklyn Bridge** * **Brooklyn waterfront** * **Greenwood Cemetery** **Partners:** The [9/11 National Memorial Trail](https://www.911trail.org/) is a network of over 1,300 miles of trails connecting New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in tribute to the heroes who perished on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who, in response, answered the call for their country. **More about FreeWalkers:** [Our calendar of walks and hikes](https://freewalkers.org) \| [About FreeWalkers](https://freewalkers.org/history) \| [Walker stories](https://freewalkers.org/stories) \| [Walking tips](https://freewalkers.org/qatips) [New Jersey walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [Pennsylvania walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [New York City walks](https://freewalkers.org)

Governors Island - Partly in the Dark & at Sunset, Members Appreciation Event

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST EVENT WITH US, IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU RSVP WHETHER YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST OR NOT, YOU MUST SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL TO MY E-MAIL AS EXPLAINED BELOW. This event has NOT yet been announced to all members but you can RSVP now. We have another sunset event on July 25 as well. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! I may do this with my other group. Please join that group at: [https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups) We will try to beat the heat once again. I consider this a Members appreciation event. I WON'T ACCEPT MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS ON THIS EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD STOPS. PLEASE BRING SNACKS AND WATER. If somehow this presents a serious hardship to you, try to deal with it. Don't be a baby! The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will not be moved to the going list automatically. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. SOME PRIORITY IS INITIALLY GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND HAVE FEW CANCELLATIONS. WE CAN ALSO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS TO THIS EVENT WHO ARE ACTUALLY SERIOUS ABOUT JOINING US. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED OR READ FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. (NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP. AS A FIRST TIMER, YOUR GUEST CAN SIMPLY SIGN UP JUST AS YOU DO.) TO GET ON THE WAITLIST, WHEN YOU CLICK "ATTEND" A SCREEN WILL APPEAR ASKING YOU TO PAY BUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN YOU CAN JUST SELECT JOIN WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY. DISREGARD MEETUP'S ATTEMPT TO CHARGE MORE TO GAIN WAITLIST PRIORITY-THAT IS NEVER NECESSARY FOR THIS GROUP. Some folks have told me they consider this their favorite event because...Last few times we did this event it was magical. (Unfortunately part of the Island will be closed off as it gets dark so it is not as magical as in the past but it is still somewhat magical!!!) I AM GOING TO LIMIT SPACE ON THIS EVENT TO AROUND 15-20 MEMBERS. NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP AND HAVE FEW CANCELLATIONS. We are going to explore Governors Island and will be on the Island as the sun is setting. We will walk as it starts to gets dark -yes there are lights there but not that many! The views of the New York City skyline are great. (Photo by Marjorie). In the past, we have done this several times in late summer and once in the fall. This will be a fun, fast paced 4-5 mile tour of the Island. It's quiet, uncrowded, and a bit eerie out there when it is dark. We will be stopping a number of times to briefly talk about what we see. I will keep things moving. YOU WILL NEED TICKETS IN ADVANCE FOR THE FERRY. I WILL PROVIDE INFO ON HOW TO GET TICKETS TO THOSE ON THE RSVP LIST ONCE WE GET CLOSER TO THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THERE IS A COST -$5-TO THE FERRY FOR SOME FOLKS. DO NOT GET TICKETS UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM ME. See info down below. PLEASE ALSO READ "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY ON "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT” NOW SPECIFICALLY REFERENCES THE CORONA VIRUS. (THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY HAS BEEN POSTED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS MEETUP GROUP) MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL TO THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE EVENT AND POSSIBLY SOONER. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE WHICH IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SITE, THEN CLICK "SETTINGS", THEN CLICK E-MAIL UPDATES" ON THE LEFT. MAKE SURE YOUR E-MAIL UPDATES ARE ON AND WHERE IT SAYS "UPDATES ABOUT YOU”, CHECK MESSAGES BOX. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE YOU GET MESSAGES FROM ME. Ferry cost is $5.00 round trip unless you are a Governors Island member, senior 65 or have IDNYC, etc. There may be a security check before you board the Ferry. Please leave your unlawful weapons at home. We will meet NO LATER than 6 P.M to catch the ferry. If the weather forecast is bad, I will post a notice on the day of the event by 12 P.M. If there is no notice, we go. After we conclude our visit, the plan is to catch the 9 PM. ferry and arrive back on Manhattan ten minutes later near multiple subway lines. I am also going to ask that people NOT post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and probably neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. You may even think you have some deep insights to something or other but please keep that deepness to yourself. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. Please respect my wishes on this.

Saddle River Pathway, 7 miles

Saddle River Pathway, located in Saddle River County Park, Bergen County, has a flat terrain, greenery, river, ponds, a waterfall, paved paths and charm. It goes through towns of Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock and Ridgewood. It begins on Railroad Ave in Rochelle Park and ends (or vice versa) at Wild Duck Pond next to East Ridgewood Ave in Ridgewood. It is over **6 miles plus 1 mile** on East Ridgewood Ave to thencentral part of the town where a main bus stop, train station and many coffee and food establishments are located. 7 miles total. Meet at 9:30 to take the 9:50 AM Port Authority Bus Terminal Bus **164**, usually at Gate 224. Arrives at 10:31. Tickets: zone 4 interstate: $7.30, senior, (62+) $3.20. Buy at machine before boarding the bus. To bus stop **SADDLE RIVER ROAD + RT 80 RAMP**, **Saddle Brook**, first stop after Rt 80 overpass Ellen Fleishman 917 734 78123

LET'S WALK FOR ICE CREAM! 8 mile loop

**Our i-conic🍦🍨ice cream walk is back—AGAIN!! ✨😃🤘** **This walk is all about ice cream, perfect for a hot summer day in the city:** * **Brisker 8 mile loop with start/ end at Columbus Circle.** * **About 5 hours on city streets (Upper West / East Side) and Central Park paths.** * **Numerous drop out points.** **Meet:** **Columbus Circle behind the Maine Monument in the shade at 4pm.** **We will start on time.** **Subways: 59th street station (Columbus Circle): A, B, C, D, 1; 57th street station (Carnegie Hall): N, Q, R.** **What to expect on this walk:** * **Mix of modern creameries and old-school parlors with a blend of traditional and innovative gelato, kosher, vegan and even Mexican-inspired ice cream. Most of the stops are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars!** * **We will visit 3 ice cream places on the West Side and 3 on the East Side, which includes some hidden treasures and delicious surprises.** * **This is the ultimate happy walk… 🥰** **Important:** * **Bring water, cash, and wet wipes for the sticky fingers (optional).** * **Use bathrooms before the walk in Central Park (Merchants' Gate Public Restroom) or Columbus Circle shops (Wholefoods or upstairs).** * **There is a bathroom at the 3rd gelato 🍨 shop.** * **We will have a bathroom break in Central Park by the tennis courts about half way on the walk.** * **Only 30 walkers due to limited capacity in ice creams shops. If you don't get on this walk, don't worry: we will repeat the walk in July and August. Watch out for the posts on Meetup.** * **We walk in all weather, except for thunderstorms.** **Hike leaders:** **Tiffany Mills—718-300-1655** **Sigrid Stropnik—404-991-8229** **Maureen Barodin—718-954-1581** **📝 When texting, please announce yourself!**

Reeves Meadow Trailhead Hike @ Pine Meadow Lake

100 Seven Lakes Dr., Sloatsburg, NY Escape the city for a day in the Hudson Highlands. This 6-mile trek winds through forest, past tumbling rivers and waterfalls, to a glassy swimming lake that's the perfect reward for the climb (yes, bring a suit and a snack — you'll want to jump in). Just an hour from the city, this is the kind of trail that makes you forget you're anywhere near New Jersey. Cap off the day exactly how a hike should end: cold beers at 7 Lakes Station in Sloatsburg (dog friendly). Moderate difficulty, more trail information here: [https://tinyurl.com/5h27wttn](https://tinyurl.com/5h27wttn) There is no cost, but RSVP so Alice can get a headcount and contact you with any updates: [https://forms.gle/4okywvLFg9xdKzpz9](https://forms.gle/4okywvLFg9xdKzpz9). **Event Organizer:** Alice Pavlov: [alicepavlov02@gmail.com](mailto:alicepavlov02@gmail.com)

A HIDDEN PARADISE: AN INDO-PERSIAN-INSPIRED GARDEN!

Sam's Point Ice Caves Hike

**REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events)** Get ready to explore one of the most stunning and unique trails in the Hudson Valley: the **Sam’s Point, Ice Caves, and Indian Rock Loop**. This 6-mile hike has it all — serene forest paths, surreal slot-like ice caves, and expansive views from Indian Rock that make for the perfect photo op. The terrain offers a great mix of peaceful strolls, rocky ascents, and narrow passageways through ancient rock formations. Whether you're hiking with friends or coming solo, this is a must-do fall adventure for anyone seeking a memorable day outdoors. After the hike, we’ll stop a local eatery to enjoy a meal with new friends. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a day filled with nature, movement, and fresh mountain air. **EVENT TIMELINE:** 📍 8:30 AM – Meet at The Standard Biergarten (Meatpacking) 🏞 3:00 PM – Finish hike and head to local eatery 🗽 \~8:00 PM – Arrive in NYC *Event times are approximate and subject to group pace and traffic. Final details will be shared in your preparation email the Friday before the trip.* **WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:** ✅ Roundtrip transportation from NYC ✅ Guided hike through Sam’s Point Preserve ✅ Complimentary sparkling water from Spindrift ✅ Beverages on the ride home **HIKE DETAILS:** 🌲 Difficulty: Moderate 📏 Distance: 6 miles 📈 Elevation Gain: 672 ft 🔗 [Trail Info on AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/ar/trail/us/new-york/sams-point-ice-caves-and-indian-rock-loop) **WHAT TO BRING:** * Hiking boots or sturdy sneakers (a must!) * Packed lunch or snacks for the trail * Refillable water bottle * Sunscreen, hat, and weather-appropriate layers * A towel or change of socks (the caves can be damp!) Come for the ice caves, stay for the views. **Reserve your spot now and let’s hit the trail!** 🥾🌄🍻