Advanced Hiking New York

FABULOUS BRONX JOURNEY THROUGH MARVELOUS MOTT HAVEN-LAND OF HISTORY AND LUXURY

Mott Haven is a fascinating neighborhood, with no less than 3 declared historic districts with their magnificent homes within its boundaries. Although it had fallen on hard times, gentrification is now evident with several new luxury apartment complexes along the river overlooking Manhattan, as well as trendy stores and cafes. It had been the home to many immigrant groups over the years, as well as residents who played a major role in American history, including a signer of the declaration of independence and a framer of the US constitution. Among other things we will visit the historic districts, what was once the piano capital of the nation as well as a major antiques district. We will end at the same place as the start. We will walk at a steady, moderate but not slow pace over a distance of around 4 miles (perhaps a bit less), stopping at places of interest. There will be no lunch stop, so bring some snacks along if you wish. (This hike is intended for adults 18 years and older and please no dogs). Precipitation or even questionable forecast may cancel, postpone or modify; check website for latest updates. We start at 1 PM. To get to the starting point, take the 6 train to 3rd Ave. and 138th Street in the Bronx. Exit at Alexander Avenue and 138th Street, walk 2 blocks north to 140th Street to the Mott Haven Public Library at 321 East 140th Street at the corner of Alexander Avenue. You have an option of signing a paper liability waiver at the meeting place, but encouraged to do so online on the AMC website by clicking on link below: [FABULOUS BRONX JOURNEY THROUGH MARVELOUS MOTT HAVEN-LAND OF HISTORY AND LUXURY (MODERATE) | AMC](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001EIvl2AG/act00022665)

9 Mile 4 Island, 4 Bridges and a Cable Car Hike

You will need a Metrocard to ride the cable car. There are no vaccine or masking requirements on this hike. We'll start in Manhattan, then cross the 59th St Bridge to Queens, then take the Roosevelt Island Bridge to Roosevelt Island, then the cable car back to Manhattan, then we'll walk 2 miles north along the East River to 103rd St, then take the Ward's Island Bridge to Randall's Island, then the Triborough/RFK Bridge to Astoria. After we reach Astoria, I'll direct those who want to go home to the Astoria Blvd subway station on the N line, then those interested in dinner can follow me to dinner at a Greek restaurant in Astoria that does separate checks. The walkway over the Triborough/RFK Bridge has no chain link fence guarding it, just a railing that's only 3 feet high, so if you're a tall person there is a very strong feeling of the height, much more so than on the George Washington Bridge. And if your hat blows off, you'll never see it again -- it's recommended that you tie your hat to a shoelace around your neck. If you fall over, it's probably not high enough to kill you, just high enough to break your back and paralyze you. If you're driving to this hike, it's recommended you park your car for free on the streets near 23rd Ave and 31st St in Queens, take the "N" train from the Ditmars Blvd stop to Lexington Ave and then walk to the start point. The amount of time this hike takes has varied a lot by year. In 2015 we finished it in 3 hours, in 2018 the same route took 5.5 hours. The mistake in 2018 was that we had a "sweep", so people knew they wouldn't get left behind no matter how slowly they walked, and they totally ***abused*** it, dawdling really, really slowly, taking ***forever*** to catch up. The hike took ***an hour*** longer than planned. We won't make that mistake again. The plan is to be in the restaurant by 7:00pm, long before the sun sets at 8:10pm. We'll be stopping for half an hour by a supermarket on Roosevelt Island for a lunch / bathroom break. There's a deli in the supermarket, so you won't need to pack a lunch unless you want to. Attendance on this hike is free, and all participants attend at their own risk. By attending, you agree to the terms of the release waiver, which you can read at **[http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc](http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc)** In it, you basically give up any right whatsoever to sue, to the fullest extent possible by law.

6-7 mile hike in South Mountain Reservation

| **Meet before 10 AM at Turtle Back parking area off Walker Rd.Come join us on a moderate difficulty with hilly terrain, 7-8 mile hike in South Mountain Reservation. Please meet at 374 Walker Road in West Orange. Wear hiking boots bring lunch and water. Rain cancels. No dogs. Any additional questions email Ron Pate at ronpate31@verizon.net** | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

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-but this is a biased opinion. 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*

Saturday July 25th Forest Park Hike.

FROM WALLENBERG SQUARE !!! Werner and Jerry will lead this hike \*\*\* CHECK HERE BEFORE GOING \*\*\* RAIN Will CANCEL HIKE.\*\*\* Meet time is 10:30AM, hike start is 10:45AM. Duration is about 2 hours + or - a few minutes. We will hike along several of the many trails in the woods. Wear heavy shoes or boots as the trails are rocky and have many tree roots. Distance is a about 4 miles plus or minus a bit. RAIN WILL CANCEL EVENT!!!!! Attendance is at your own risk, and by joining, you agree to hold us not responsible for any accidents, injuries, losses or unforeseen problems that may arise. This includes contamination by any germs, viruses, or any other illnesses. If the grouping, numbers of attendees and distances get too close, we will break into two separate groups. This should satisfy any limitations on numbers of hikers and distancing. The hike is free ,but we would like to ask for a voluntary donation of whatever you want, or one $ 1 or $2 to help cover the fee Meetup charges us to use their website.

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

5.5 Mile Flushing Meadows Hike

This time we'll be going out to to Flushing Meadows Park, the site of the 1964-1965 World's Fair. We'll meet on the boardwalk 100 feet south of the "7" subway station at Mets-Willets Point (Citi Field), except rather than going north toward Citi Field, go south 100 feet on the boardwalk. ***Wear waterproof shoes or boots!!!*** There are always a lot of puddles & mud on the west side of the lake. The boardwalk is not visible on the street Google map, but it's very visible on the satellite google map, and labelled as the "Flushing Meadows Pedestrian Bridge". We will meet closer to the "7" train station than to the LIRR station. The boardwalk is about 60 feet wide where we will meet, next to the west railing, and I look like my picture. We'll walk the length of the Flushing Meadows Park and back, around the lake, then through to outside the Queens Botanical Gardens (which is fenced off), then to Main Street Flushing where we will eat dinner at a Chinese restaurant that has agreed to do separate checks. We'll be arriving at the restaurant at about 4:45pm (sunset will be at 5:16pm). ***BRING CASH FOR DINNER!!!*** The restaurant has a $20 credit card minimum, and it's cheap -- dinner with a beer may be less than that (though there's been a lot of inflation lately, so it may be more). There will be no vaccine requirement for the hike or to eat dinner with us. From the restaurant it's just another several blocks up Main St to Roosevelt Avenue and the "7" train home. Note that it's a Hunan restaurant, and most, though not all, of the dishes are spicy, and when they say "spicy", they really mean it. Spicy dishes are marked as such on the menu. Attendance at this event is free, and by attending, you agree that you and any guests participate at your own risk, and that you will not take any legal action against the organizers of this group for anything unfortunate that may happen during this outing. There is especially a risk that you will get separated from the group and lost or mugged, and if that happens the responsibility will be yours. By attending, you assert that you are competent to find your own way home, if necessary. By attending, you consent to the liability waiver, which you can read online here: **[http://www.bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc](http://www.bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc)**

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

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

Summer Streets/Manhattan Aug 1 🚸: Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood

***[Summer Streets](https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtml#summerstreets-manhattan4)* 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.shtml **Walk 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

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)