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Saturday August 13 2011
Morning Social Hike Along West Side of Manhattan

Organized by
Alex Genadinik

Location Leigh Street and Hudson River dog walk area
Time
9:00 AM
Miles
13
Feet of Elevation
353
Group
New York City Urban Hiking Group
Meeting Address
Leigh Street and Hudson River dog walk area
Contact Phone
415-269-3586

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Hiking Route: Walk All Parks On Manhattan's West Side

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Please note that Mileage and Cumulative Elevation Gain are approximate, and are shown FOR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual numbers will be 10-50% higher, depending how accurately hike organizer plotted the route. Unless you can walk - no, FLY! - a perfect straight line!

Hiking Route Description:

This is a long walk from about Manhattan's Houston street along the Hudson river to see all the parks and end on the northern spot of Manhattan near the Harlem River. Order of Parks and Historical markers visited are: Chelsea Waterside Park Inspired Sea Air and Space Museum Dewitt Clinton Park West 72th street Dog Run West 87th street Dog Run Joan of Arc Park Riverside Park West 105th Street Dig Run General Grant National Memorial Riverbank State Park Fort Washington Park Inwood Hill Park Isham Park

Hike Description:

A very long social walk to explore the West Side of Manhattan.

We will start at 9am in order to avoid crowds. If we hurry, we can finish the hike by about 2:00pm and if we stop in many places to take breaks, then more likely it will go to 3:00pm or maybe later.

This is a long walk from about Manhattan's Houston street along the Hudson river to see all the parks and end on the northern spot of Manhattan near the Harlem River.

Order of Parks and Historical markers visited are:
Chelsea Waterside Park
Inspired Sea Air and Space Museum
Dewitt Clinton Park
West 72th street Dog Run
West 87th street Dog Run
Joan of Arc Park
Riverside Park
West 105th Street Dig Run
General Grant National Memorial
Riverbank State Park
Fort Washington Park
Inwood Hill Park
Isham Park

Recommended Clothing:

Wear very light clothing as it will probably be very hot. Bring sun screen.

Recommended Food:

Bring lunch and PLENTY of water. We will look for water fountains along the way. We will try to make few stops for buying water.

Cancellation Condition:

Rain cancels the hike.

Dogs Allowed:

Yes

Hike Start Location/Trailhead Details

Park:

Riverside Park

Trailhead Name:

Hudson River Greenway - meeting spot for a hike up to Riverside Park

Description:

This is a meeting spot near Hudson River just off Laight Street on the walkway. Since this is Manhattan, parking is not really possible and there are no public bathrooms in the area. There are bathrooms at nearby businesses.

Parking:

No

Appx # of Parking Spots:

0

Is Free:

No

Bathrooms:

No

Wheelchair Accessible:

Yes

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