The Great Saunter 2018 will be held on Saturday May 5, 2018. Registration will be opening in January 2018.

See New York City like never before in the Shorewalker’s epic urban hike, The Great Saunter! On Saturday May 5th 2018 covering 32-miles of beautiful waterfront and more than 20 parks along Manhattan’s incredible shorelines. Enjoy fabulous skyline views and natural landscapes rarely appreciated from within the city, all the while raising awareness to protect our parks, maintain the Westside promenades, restore the Eastside Greenway, redevelop the Harlem River, and connect the Greenway into a continuous path around the world’s most fascinating island! Join the more than 1400 hikers for this amazing journey you will always remember!

Register for the Great Saunter

If this is your first time walking in the Great Saunter CLICK HERE (disabled) to register.

If you are a Shorewalker Member or have previously walked in the Great Saunter CLICK HERE(disabled) to register.

Membership and Participation

Membership to Shorewalkers must be current ( between May 7, 2018 and May 6, 2019) to participate in the Great Saunter. Renewals are required for memberships expiring on or before May 6, 2018. Online registration for the Great Saunter includes a one-year membership to Shorewalkers. Participants who register online before April 15, 2018 will receive their Great Saunter materials by US Mail to the address in your member profile. Participants who register after April 15, 2018 must bring their registration receipt to the Registration Site on the day of the event to receive their materials. Day of the event registration, by cash, will not include a membership or a renewal to Shorewalkers. Cash purchases on the day of the event will be $25 per registrant. There are no discounts for family purchases. All registrations by US Mail (renewals or new memberships) must be received by March 20, 2018 (6 weeks in advance of The Great Saunter) to allow time for processing. Volunteers are needed to assist on the Great Saunter. If you are interested in volunteering email us at greatsaunter@gmail.com

The Great Saunter Schedule:

7:00 A.M. Registration Opens-Fraunces Tavern (54 Pearl Street–Broad Street; New York NY 10004)

7:30 A.M. The Great Saunter begins!!!

9:30 A.M. Late Registration (West 42nd Street & Hudson Greenway by the Circle Line Terminal)

11:00 A.M Pass beneath Riverbank State Park (West 138th Street–restrooms available on the upper level in the park)

12:00 P.M. The Little Red Lighthouse (at the George Washington Bridge/West 178th Street)

1:00 P.M. Break-Inwood Hill Park: near the flagpole (Isham Street) and Registration.

4:00 P.M. Break-Carl Schurz Park on the East River Promenade (south side of the park at East 84th Street)

7:00 P.M. Certificates handed out and celebrate your Saunter at Fraunces Tavern!

Preparation for the Great Saunter

Walking Manhattan’s Rim: The Great Saunter. Purchase this guide book by Shorewalkers founder, Cy A Adler.

Great Saunter Interactive Map

Click HERE to view the map in full screen.



Participant 2016 videos:

Great Saunter Photos and Video

Photos: The Great Saunter West Side by Gigi A.

Photos: The Great Saunter East Side by Gigi A.

Photos on facebook: Great Saunter 2017 Pictures

Photos on facebook: Great Saunter 2016 Pictures

Photos on facebook: Great Saunter 2015 Pictures

Press:

New York Racked: Walking 28 miles Around the Island of Manhattan–In a Day

KCTV Los Angeles City Walk episode 5, 2013: The Great Saunter

Daily News April 27, 2014:, The Great Saunter Hike Around Manhattan Reveals Hidden Gems

BBC Travel May 3, 2013: Saunter Your Way Around Manhattan

New York Magazine May 7, 2012: Unforced March: Sauntering Along All 32 Miles of Manhattan’s Coastline

New York Times, Sept 17, 2010: Circling.Manhattan: Bring Extra Socks

The Guardian May 7, 2008: America Uncovered

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