NOANY Hikes and Outings

Hikes and Outings Chairs: Ingrid Strauch and Lewis Ports

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Scheduled Hikes and Outings

Sunday 2/9 Roosevelt Island Walk

10:00 am to 1:00/1:30 pm. N/R/4/5/6 nearby. About 4 miles.

We meet at the entrance to the Roosevelt Island Tram then ride to the island ($2.90 Metrocard fare each way).

Walk to the Smallpox Hospital and FDR Four Freedoms State Park at the bottom of the island, then up to the Octagon (site of the NYC Municipal Lunatic Society 1839-1959) with the Nelly Bly memorial, and the 1872 lighthouse at Hells Gate (by the architect who designed St. Patrick’s Cathedral) at the top. Back to the tram or the F train for your journey home. If anyone is up for it, we can each buy lunch at Granny Annie’s near the tram on the island. About 4 miles. Heavy rain cancels. Register with Marty McDonald at webmaster@noany.org by 2/7.

Saturday 3/15 Central Park Late Winter Walk

10:00 am to 12:30/1:00 pm. 1/2/3 line also C nearby.

We meet at 72nd and Broadway then head over to the Lake, Sheep Meadow, down to the Pond, back to the Mall, Bow Bridge, the Ramble, Belvedere Castle & the Great Lawn, and back to the Upper West Side. Coffee/tea/hot chocolate/snack at Joe’s Coffee 72nd & Columbus for anyone interested afterwards. About 3 miles. Heavy rain cancels. Register with Marty McDonald at webmaster@noany.org by 3/14.

(Postponed to April) Saturday TBD

Hudson Yards, High Line, Little Island, and Hudson River Park to the World Trade Center Walk

10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

We meet at 34th Street/ Hudson Yards subway stop, at the top of the escalator outside. Walk through Hudson Yards passing the Vessel and the Shed, and on to the High Line. Then over to Little Island and along the Empire State Trail / Hudson River Greenway to Brookfield Place and the Occulus at 1 World Trade Center. If you’re interested we can each buy lunch at O’Hara’s Pub afterwards. About 4 miles. Heavy rain cancels. Register with Marty McDonald at webmaster@noany.org by tbd.

Notice of Annual Palm Sunday Hike
April 13, 2025

The tradition of the Annual Palm Sunday hike to St. John’s Church in the Wilderness goes back to the 1930’s. The welcome of hikers to the church is manifested in the hospitality of the parishioners who always provide a wonderful lunch for everyone. Details about this year’s hike will be in the April Trail Marker.