HISTORY AND VISION
HISTORY AND VISION
During the past 22 years, Shorewalkers created waterfront hiking around the NY area, and in the process, improved the health and stamina of thousands of walkers, as we led them where they had never been before – sometimes cul-de-sacs and dusty dead end paths.
Shorewalkers is dedicated to protecting open space and scenic trails for all to enjoy. We lead over 100 free, guided hikes each year. Volunteers have donated over 10,000 hours to improving the environment and showing people where to walk in nature.
Our map of the 56-mile Batt-To-Bear Trail (Battery to Bear Mountain) is free on our website. Two guide books by Shorewalkers' President Cy Adler, Walking Manhattan’s Rim, & Walking the Hudson, Batt-To-Bear are acknowledged as unique, and in demand.
HARLEM RIVER VALLEY MAP/GUIDE PUBLISHED JANUARY 2007. We have created a 4-color map guide which gives details of the parks, historic sights and schools and bridges in the area. Now we seek help with printing and distribution of the map. Help distribute the map and develop support for the Grand Harlem River Park.
Join Shorewalkers; explore the city around its edges, meet new friends; help us conserve our parks and greenways; help develop new places to walk in nature.
Membership is still only $20 per year.
WALKING MANHATTAN'S RIM, THE GREAT SAUNTER
WALKING MANHATTAN'S RIM, THE GREAT SAUNTER
If you plan on doing The Great Saunter of 2005, be sure to get a copy of Cy A Adler's most recent book about the Great Saunter and Manhattan's waterfront. "Exploring our great City at 3 M.P.H. is just the right speed for me!"-Mayor Mike Bloomberg. "One of the most informative books on Manhattan, a masterpiece of info"-C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough Pres. "This book is an extraordinary tour de force. The consummate guide for walking the shore of Manhattan."-Ruth Messinger, Manhattan Borough President in the 90s. "Thought-provoking, always interesting, on the waterfront Cy is king of the road."-Dave Lutz, NOSC. "This treasure is an invaluable resource for energetic visitors and tourists to NYC eager to master its secrets." -Malcolm Spector, NY-NJ Trail Conference.
Shorewalkers who renew can order a copy for $10. Send checks to: Shorewalkers, Box 20748 NY, NY 10025, or visit www.shorewalkers.org/join.html to order online.
WALKING IS GOOD FOR YOU
WALKING IS GOOD FOR YOU
Older adults, who regularly walk, improve significantly on tests of high-level “executive” functions. Aerobic exercises appear to increase neurotrophic functions which protect nerve cells from damage.
MORE GREENWAYS/FEWER CARS
Mayor Mike Bloomberg and a bipartisan coalition of U.S. mayors have committed to accomplishing the goals the Kyoto Protocol. This coalition includes over 132 mayors from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Denver, New Orleans, Austin, Portland, and Providence. Combined, these cities represent roughly 30 million citizens. Each mayor pledges to have his/her city meet the U.S. Protocol requirements, i.e. a 7% reduction in Green House Gas emissions by 2012. The Bloomberg Administration plans to reduce NYC’s emissions by investing in hybrid electric-gasoline powered vehicles…. We would also like to see all cross- town buses powered by quiet battery power. Electric buses could be assembled in the city to create jobs as well as clean, quiet power. We commend our mayor’s efforts to improve our town’s environment.
HARLEM RIVER VALLEY MAP/GUIDE
HARLEM RIVER VALLEY MAP/GUIDE
Shorewalkers published a map and guide to the Harlem River Valley. This four-color map/guide displays the many attractions along the six-mile stretch of the Harlem River. It features a trail, charted by Shorewalkers, that takes the walker under and over the spectacular bridges spanning the River and to the many cultural, recreational, educational and other attractions in Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx. Shorewalkers’ HRV MAP/GUIDE will be of great interest to educators, developers, environmentalists, walkers, businesses, visitors, and government. The HRV MAP/GUIDE will encourage people to visit the area, frequent its businesses, and enjoy its recreational opportunities.
Among the letters of Letters of Support we have received for the map are those from Hon. Adrian Benepe, NYC Parks Commissioner; Hon. Adolfo Carrion, Bronx B.P.; Hon. Helen Foster, Chair of Parks Committee of the NY City Council.
We thank the Littauer Foundation, NYC Councilperson Helen Foster, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and NYC Environmental Fund for grants supporting this project. We welcome other persons and groups who would like to help print and distribute the HRV Map/Guide.
Copies of the Harlem River Valley Map/Guide are available at $4.00 each, plus $1.50 per copy for shipping and handling. Shorewalkers also has a small number of complimentary copies available to nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
For a full copy of the map, click below.
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE WALKS —BECOME A HIKE LEADER!!
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE WALKS —BECOME A HIKE LEADER!!
Many of us have hikes we think of as our own. Introduce other hikers to some of your favorite places by volunteering to co-lead a hike. We welcome new hike leaders—not that there’s anything wrong with our current ones—we just need more of them! Members interested in co-leading or leading hikes, and have attended at least two hikes, please call 212-663- 2167, or e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Speak to current hike leaders.
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Walk Off The Lamb (WOTL)
Walk Off The Lamb (WOTL) Bring your friends and relatives and join the other Shorewalkers for our annual walk down the Harlem and East Rivers. Please see the April 30, 2011 listing for details of this years WOTL.
A Letter from the Shorewalkers’ President, Cy Adler
A Letter from the Shorewalkers’ President, Cy Adler
Greetings and thanks to supporters, volunteers, hike leaders, and Con Edison. Special thanks to lifetime members Lloyd McAulay, Bob Ginsberg, Sharon Fitzpatrick, Pete Seeger, William Frost, Alexander Durst, Ann Schwartz, Walt Wright, and Minor Bishop for their long term support and contributions. And a big welcome to new members! Come to the April 1, 2011 Shorewalker party for members, volunteers and hike leaders! (for details see Schedule).
For a brighter, cleaner more vibrant New York City we must reduce the clog of cars on our streets, and their pollution, and increase biking and walking. To achieve these goals consider The Green Bike Ring proposal. Whereas the future of New York depends on its ability to move people in a healthy and safe way, and Whereas biking in New York City is often hazardous and segmented, and Whereas means must be found to reduce the clogging, destruction and pollution caused by automobiles in New York City. Therefore we propose transforming one of the six automotive lanes along the waterfront of Manhattan Island into THE GREEN BIKE RING, a safer dedicated 30-mile car-free bike lane, and reserving the pathway adjacent to our rivers for saunterers, joggers, mothers and fathers with children, and the elderly. We propose a study to ascertain the best way of implementing the Green Bike Ring around Manhattan Island.
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RSVP. Cheers, and happy new year! Cy A Adler President Shorewalker
The Great Saunter - May 5, 2012
May 5, 2012: The Great Saunter The first Saturday in May 2012, May 5th, is the date of the next Great Saunter. Join hundreds of fellow shorewalkers as we walk around the island of Manhattan: 32 miles through over 20 parks & promenades along Manhattan’s shoreline.
Volunteers needed! to help with the 2012 Great Saunter registration, supply pick-up, delivery, distribution, leaders for parts of the walk. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering; email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.