SHOREWALKERS CALENDAR

SHOREWALKERS CALENDAR

Explore your shores and wild waters. See marshes, meadows, beaches, streams, ponds, oceans. Wear sturdy shoes; dress in layers. Bring snacks, water, extra socks, and a hat. Foul weather may cancel; if in doubt, call hike leader. Walkers must be physically fit and waive all rights and claims for damages against Shorewalkers. All walks and expeditions are free to members, unless otherwise stated. We ask guests for donations.

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GREAT MANHATTAN BRIDGE WALK Start at GW Bridge, end at Brooklyn Bridge. We will walk for about 12 hours and cross over all of the bridges that we can walk over from Manhattan Island. The entire route will be 27+ miles of walking, plus two or three bus/subway rides. Bring plenty of water, sandwiches, snacks, and Metro Card. Moderately paced. MEET: 9:30 AM at the GW Bridge Port Authority Bus Station, in Manhattan by the GW Bridge on Fort Washington between 178th and 179th streets, on the east side of the main floor, near the restrooms. Heavy rain or blizzard cancels. Leader: Walt Wright, (cell) 917-783-6540; (home) 718-398-3561.

WEST HARBOR WALK For approximately 19-20 miles (8-9 hours) at a moderate-brisk pace we will follow the lesser known Western shore of New York Harbor through the cities of Jersey City and Bayonne, where we will explore Liberty State Park and its historic rail terminal; pass the site of the 1916 Black Tom Explosion, follow boardwalks over old docklands and through restored wetlands with many shorebirds; pass shipping cranes on the shore of Newark Bay; cross the Bayonne Bridge; and pass through the former sailors' home at Snug Harbor, ending at the Staten Island Ferry terminal at St. George (for ferry service back to Manhattan). This new-and-improved West Harbor Walk will take us over several new boardwalks and promenades completed in 2009. As the walk parallels Hudson-Bergen Light Rail for the first 12 miles, walkers interested in joining us for part of the walk may take the train back to Hoboken Terminal at several points. We will stop briefly for lunch in Bayonne at noon at an intersection with several lunch options (fast food, diner, deli). We will go in any weather. MEET: The large waiting room in Hoboken (Lackawanna) Terminal above Hoboken PATH Station, 8AM. Leader: Pete Nekola, Neko870 [at] yahoo.com; 201- 918- 9635

(Hike 1) WTC to Montague Street, Brooklyn Easy pace, 4-5 miles, 3-4 hours. Walk along Hudson River, Lower Broadway, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge and Promenade to Montague Street. MEET: 10:30 AM at Hotel Millenium across street from World Trade Center PATH station. Raining or snowing on day of hike cancels. Optional lunch at Chinese restaurant near Montague Street. Leader: Ed Leibowitz, 201-332-1709. Cell: 201-850-9649, email: edwardleibowitz [at] yahoo.com

(Hike 2) CROTON POINT PARK -4 - 5 miles, easy. Visit this county park where eagles and owls may be spotted. Dress very warmly for the winds that blow off the Hudson. We will walk for 2 hours, followed by an optional lunch at the Croton Diner. Starting time will be 10 AM, but you must call leader for details regarding meeting place. Joint hike with Westchester Trails Association. Leader Catharine Raffaele, 914-948-4061, callen150 [at] juno.com.

(Hike 3) RIVERSIDE PARK TO LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE. Flat walk along Hudson River through Riverside Park. Brisk pace, 5-6 miles. Bring lunch, water. Sturdy footgear. Lunch at Riverbank State Park. Precipitation or icy conditions may cancel. Call 7:30-8 a.m. morning of hike for message if in doubt. MEET: 10 a.m. at 72nd St. & Riverside Drive at park entrance by the Eleanor Roosevelt statue. Leader: Dorothy Lourdou 212-685-6443

PIERMONT TO NYACK, 9 miles at a moderate-to-brisk pace via a Tallman Mountain loop and a northward trek on the Old Erie RR bed. Terrain: level-to-mild hills, with one steeper descent. Especially cheerful in light snow, these trails culminate in an optional dinner in Nyack. Bring lunch and water. MEET: before 7:45 AM at 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Station, South Wing, at the white commuter statues in the ticketing area. Departure: 8:15 AM outward to Piermont, NY, on bus 9A/Gate 220. Total Fares roughly $20; $10 for seniors. Joint hike. Leader: Marvin Malater 718-376-3608 for hike status, schedule.

(Hike 1) Manhattan: Statues & Outdoor Monuments—Downtown area (Fulton to Houston Sts). Relaxed walking, level ground, child friendly/stroller friendly, slight incline, about 3 hours. Meet at 11:00AM, exit at Brooklyn Bridge—City Hall station on the Pace University side (use the Lexington line) numbers 4, 5, and 6. City Hall Park, St. Paul’s Chapel, Chinatown, Manhattan Bridge, walk over bridge to Brooklyn. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Wear very warm clothing and walking shoes. Heavy snow or rain cancels. Call Friday evening until 9:00PM, if weather is a question. Leader: Tom McBreen— cell 516- 238-8073

(Hike 2) BYRAM RIVER GORGE- Moderate pace, about 6miles, 4 hours. Visit a rushing river in a hemlock gorge. Maybe there will also be white snow, yellow sun, and a blue sky. Bring lunch and extra pair socks; no smoking. MEET: 9:30AM Grand Central, Information Booth upper level. Fare @ $19 (1/2 price from Bronx). Bring Metrocard. .Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516 671-2095; call before 10:30 PM for further info. Joint hike with Outdoor Club and NY Hiking Club.

Jamaica Bay to Ft. Tilden (9 miles). Walk on trails of preserve which is surrounded by water. Some short stops to look at birds. But not a birding hike. On to Rockaway Beach and along water and sand to Ft. Tilden. Drop off points along way. Wear proper shoes if snow or ice on ground. Bring lunch and a drink. Take A train (NOT Lefferts Blvd. A train.) Check subway problems to see if you need shuttle. Get off a Broad Channel. Meet at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Leader: Judy 718 482 9659

VERRAZANO TO SUNSET PARK Moderate paced, 3-mile walk along Shore Road (lower and upper pathways) from the Verrazano Bridge to Owl's Head Park. We will then follow the "Greenbelt" to the 8th Avenue "Chinatown" where there are various restaurants to stop for lunch. Meet at 10:30 AM at the corner of 95th Street and Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn).Take the R train to its last stop at the 95th Street Terminal. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Bob Lazzaro Email rlazzaro4 [at] aol.com

END OF THE LINE WALK -In this series of walks we explore life at the end of the subway lines. This walk was our first which we had to cancel due to weather conditions and will be the last in the series. We begin in Harlem, at the end of the #3 line, and walk up to the Bronx and through Van Cortandt Park following the John Muir Trail (trail condition permitting) ending at the D train, Grand Concourse. Approx. 12 miles, steady pace, some hills (many drop out points along the way). Rain cancels. Meet at SW corner of 147th St. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (#3 train 148th stop) at 9:30. Leaders: Jack or Liz at (718) 478-2430, (347) 586-6933 cell, or jgmwolf [at] hotmail.com.

THE BRIDGES & WATERWAYS OF NEW YORK’S CENTRALPARK This moderately paced adventure will take you under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders of Central Park (arches, bridges and waterways). We begin our journey at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zig-zag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then we circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Columbus Circle. Please bring water and lunch or snack for this fascinating 5-hour trek of approx. 8 miles. MEET: 9 AM sharp at the Atrium entrance to the Time Warner Towers Complex at 59th St. & Columbus Circle. Rain or Shine! Subway: Take the A, D or 1 train to 59th St. Leader: Matthew Brozyna,(917) 912-9533.

(Hike 1) GARRISON CIRCULAR 10 miles at a moderate pace, with climbs. Forested rolling hills along generally unimpeded trails. Excursions on the Appalachian Trail, Curry Pond Traverse, and a return from the Arden Point river overlook of West Point. Bring lunch and water. MEET: Grand Central Terminal information booth in the ticketing area at 8:25 AM for the 8:47 AM train to Garrison, NY (round trip). (Check metronorth for fares). Joint hike.Leader: Marvin Malater (718) 376-3608 for hike status, schedule, information.

(Hike 2) Historic Public School Buildings Near Brooklyn’s Old Waterfront. We’ll look new waterfront developments and at Progressive-Era schools designed by Charles B. J. Snyder in Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge. MEET 10 AM on the southeast corner of Smith and Warren (at the Bergen St “F” train stop) and cover about 10 miles, with frequent drop-off points. Bring or pick up a lunch. Leader: Jean Arrington, 646-290-4119 (cell).

(Hike 3) Greenwood Lake A road walk around Greenwood Lake. With a mountain on one side and the lake on the other, walk past some log homes and marinas. Bring lunch. Distance about 6 miles at a relaxed pace. Take NJ Transit bus #197 to Greenwood Lake, NJ, and Lakeside Rd. (Rt.513) and Greenwood Lake Turnpike (Rte 511). RT bus fare about $19. Leader will meet at bus drop off. Bus leaves Port Authority Bus Terminal at 7:30am and arrives approximately 9:15am. Call leader to confirm hike is on and the bus schedule. Leader: Nick DiNapoli 212-600-1180.

Brooklyn/Queens Walk-Ridgewood Reservoir From the Bushwick section of Brooklyn to Woodhaven in Queens, we stop at Highland Park for an amble around Ridgewood Reservoir. Bring binocular for early migrants. Then on to Jamaica Avenue passing by the site where Phil Rizzuto and Babe Ruth once played (Dexter Park) and the house where A Tree Grows In Brooklyn was written (house is actually in Queens). Not really a B walk, but some incline gives this walk some oomph. Possible stop at landmark diner afterwards. J train to Gates Avenue and meet at McDonalds (1 1/2 short blocks behind you). Meet at 11:00 am. Call to make sure walk is on. Message will be on machine the day before. Leader: Lauri Hewie 718-455-3050 NCA 10:00 pm.

Brooklyn to Chinatown-What comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? We'll see if they're right by walking the Brooklyn Bridge and up to Chinatown for tea and... Meet 10:15 AM on the street. Take A or C train to High St. Bklyn stop. Get out of the subway at the FRONT end going towards Manhattan; REAR end coming from Manhattan. Carry snack and water. You must phone leader day before 4-7 PM to confirm. No go in rain or snow. Leader: Judy Mahler 718-692-2854

(Hike 2) Manhattan: Statues & Outdoor Monuments—Midtown South & Village area (Houston & 34th Sts). Relaxed walking, level ground, slight incline, about three hours. Meet at 11:00AM, exit at Christopher St. & Sheridan Sq. station (use the number “1” subway line). Walk to Chelsea Piers, the Seminary, Union Square Park, and Madison Square Park. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Heavy rain cancels. Call Friday evening until 9:00PM, if weather is a question. Leader: Tom McBreen— cell (516) 238-8073.

(Hike 2) CRANBERRY LAKE CIRCULAR- 6 miles, moderate pace. Explore marked trails in a Westchester County park near Valhalla. Trails well marked. Lunch at museum's picnic tables. No smoking on trip. Bring lunch. Meet 9:30AM at Grand Central Information Booth on upper level. Round trip fare @ $15 (about $6 from Bronx). Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516 671-2095 Call leader before 10:30 PM for further information. Joint hike with Outdoor Club and NY Hiking Club

ROCKEFELLER PRESERVE- Walk from Philipse Manor station via Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to the Rockefeller Preserve. Pleasant woods walk along the Pocantico River. See where the Headless Horseman roamed. Then circle through rolling hills to visit Swan Lake and Stone Farms, returning to Philipse Manor or Tarrytown. About 8 moderate miles. Bring lunch, water, wear sturdy shoes. MEET: 9:00 a.m. at Grand Central Terminal, to take 9:20 Metro North Hudson Line train to Philipse Manor, arr. 10:12. Leader: Dorothy Lourdou 212-685-6443

QUEENS AND KINGS SHORE WALK Walk from Queensboro Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge following East River shore via Queens West Park. Detour to cross Newtown Creek; lunch at Greenpoint Restaurant. MEET: 9:30 AM at 2nd Avenue and 59th Street. Leader: Minor Bishop, 212 686 5095. Rain Cancels.

Narrows to Coney Island Walk along Narrows path paralleling Belt Parkway ending up at Nathans on Stillwell Avenue near Q-F subway stop. Easy Pace, 5-6 miles, 4-5 hours. Bring lunch and water. MEET: 11 AM at R-Train station, 95th and 4th avenue, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Get off at last stop. Bring water. Raining or snowing on day of hike cancels. Phone leader for more information. Leader: Ed Leibowitz, 201 332-1709. Cell 201-850-9649 email: edwardleibowitz [at] yahoo.com

(Hike 1) THE BRIDGES & WATERWAYS OF NEW YORK’S CENTRALPARK This moderately paced adventure will take you under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders of Central Park (arches, bridges and waterways). We begin our journey at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zig-zag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then we circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Columbus Circle. Please bring water and lunch or snack for this fascinating 5-hour trek of approx. 8 miles. MEET: 9 AM sharp at the Atrium entrance to the Time Warner Towers Complex at 59th St. & Columbus Circle. Rain or Shine! Subway: Take the A, D or 1 train to 59th St. Leader: Matthew Brozyna,(917) 912-9533.

(Hike 2) WOTL-WALK OFF THE LAMB –Our annual post-Easter walk down the Harlem and East Rivers, planning the route that we will take on the Great Saunter May 1. Lunch in the Carl Schurz Park after 8 miles, then another 8 miles to the South Streert Seaport. Bring water, food and a Metro Card in case you need it. Moderate-to-brisk pace. Heavy rain cancel. MEET 10AM at Inwood Park entrance on Seaman Ave. and Isham St. in upper Manhattan. Call Hotline 212 330-7686 for more information

CROTON TO TEATOWN CIRCULAR. Pleasant woods walk from Croton-Harmon Station to Teatown Lake via Croton Aqueduct and Dam, returning same way. One steep up, one steep down. Moderate pace. Hiking boots advisable (mud likely). Bring lunch & water. MEET: 8:30 a.m. at Grand Central to take 8:56 Metro North train to Croton-Harmon, arr. 9:51. (This train sto! ps at Marble Hill at 9:15) Leader: Dorothy Lourdou 212-685-6443

(Hike 1) NEWARK CHERRY BLOSSOMS VIA MORRIS CANAL 8-10 miles essentially flat in parks and on city streets. With a short detour to see architectural highlights of Bloomfield, walk more or less the alignment of the old Morris Canal from Bloomfield, NJ to Branch Brook Park in Newark where famous cherry blossoms should be in bloom. Optional extension through Forest Hill neighborhood then on to Newark Penn Station. Bring lunch, water or snacks. Joint Hike. Awful or dangerous weather cancels. Leader: Craig Nunn 551-206-6823, before 10:00 PM or email:dystopicnj [at] yahoo.com

(Hike 2) West-Side Museums- On this moderate-paced walk, we stroll by museums and cultural institutions on the west side. Meet 9:30 a.m. above Prometheus’s statue (south side) at Rockefeller Center. Take D or F to 47-50th Street. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Heavy rain cancels. About 7 miles. Leader: Z. Baez / e-mail: loves2walk [at] gmail.com

Garrison to Manitou 9 miles at a moderate pace.. A linear hike along one of the Osborn loops connecting into the Appalachian Trail. There it descends from Canada Hill into Manitou. Forested, rolling hills with climbs. At Manitou, we follow Mystery Point Road northward for an extended shore view. Return is from th Manitou Nature Preserve trails back to Manitou Station for a 5:10 PM train. Bring lunch and water. MEET: Grand Central information booth in the ticketing area at 8:25 AM for 8:47 AM train, round trip to Garrison, NY. (Check with MetronNorth for fares.) Joint hike. Leader: Marvin Malater (718) 376-3608 for hike status, schedule.

(Hike 1) Hoboken: Statues & Outdoor Monuments. Pace easy, some hills. Distance 5 miles, duration 3 to 4 hours. Walk through Erie-Lackawanna Terminal, beautiful views of Manhattan’s westside, magnificent 100 year old buildings, Castle Point Terrace( Stevens University), Sibyl’s Cave, the Hoboken Historical Museum and of course the memories and sites of Frank Sinatra. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Meet at 10:00AM, Greeley Square ( 6th Avenue and 33rd Street, Manhattan). This is the Manhattan entrance to the Path Train at 33rd Street. Fare on the Path Train is $1.75 each way. Leader: Tom McBreen-- call Friday evening until 9:00PM (516) 238-8073, if weather is question.

(Hike 2) DOGGIE WALK IN FOREST PARK, QUEENS 3 easy miles. Stroll. Bring your favorite dog. Humans without dogs also welcome, but dogs must have an escort to attend. See old, tall trees in Forest Park. No smoking on trip. Meet at 1:30 PM at corner of Queens Blvd and Kew Gardens Road by the #10 bus stop. Take E or F to Union Tpke, front car. Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516 671-2095. Call leader before 10:30 PM for further information. Joint hike with Outdoor Club and NY Hiking Club.

(Hike 3) THE JERSEY / HUDSON RIVER SAUNTER - PART 2 If you’ve been searching for a journey with spectacular views of the Big Apple, but from a different perspective, make it a must to join us on this amazing 14+ mile medium-paced walk. First, we walk across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan; then we spiral south along The Palisades, The Cliffs and The Shores of New Jersey. Later we pass through Historic Hoboken, and finally end our adventure at the newly rebuilt pier near the tip of Jersey (Liberty) City, N.J. Please bring plenty of water, fresh fruit & nuts for energy, and/or lunch for this visually stunning, 7+ hour “mini-saunter.” We return to Manhattan by PATH ($1.50 fare). MEET: 9:15 AM at the Information Booth in the GW Bridge Port Authority Bus Terminal (178th St./Broadway). By Subway: Take the “A” Train to the 175th St. Station. Rain cancels! Leader: Matthew Brozyna, (917) 912-9533

Museum of American Finance Tour of the Museum and short walk in the neighborhood. Meet 12 M at SW corner Wall St. and Broadway. Eat first, cost $5/person. Take 4,5 subway to Wall St Station. You must call Judy Mahler, leader, 5-7 PM 718-692-2854 day before to find out if walk is on.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

THE GREAT SAUNTER

Cool, beautiful and long

On Saturday, May 1, 2010, Shore walkers will hold its annual Great Saunter-a 32-mile walk around Manhattan’s rim. The pace is steady, but not fast. Most of the route is fairly flat. We keep to the waterside as much as possible. No rain date. Many of us will make it round, regardless of the weather. We walk through more than a dozen parks, and touch a dozen cultures. There are many points from which you can easily join in or drop off and catch public transportation.

The following are approximate departure times. Times vary depending on the pace of the walkers, so from the Circle Line Terminal and after be at your start point 30 minutes ahead of time to sign in and join the other walkers.

7:30 AM: (Start) At Fulton & South Streets, in front of the Heartland Brewery near the South Street Seaport

7:45 AM: South Ferry Concession Stand outside the Staten Island Ferry Terminal

9:45 AM: Circle Line Terminal at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave.

11:20 AM: Riverbank State Park: By the bus stop inside the park, near the northern end. W. 145th St

1:30 PM: (Lunch) Inwood Park: At South Flagpole (near the park entrance at Seaman Ave. & Isham St.)

5:00 PM: Carl Schurz Park: East River Promenade near flagpole, at E. 86th St.

7:30 PM: Rendezvous and celebrate at the Heartland Brewery starting point(and get your certificate)

Free to Shorewalkers’ members. Non-members are requested to donate $15

And avoid the registration lines.

Or register at any of the checkpoints

DON’T MISS THE PREMIER NYC WALKING EVENT OF THE YEAR!

SEE MANHATTAN AT 3 M.P.H.

Flatiron Neighborhood. We'll join the 23 St. Partnership for a guided tour of the neighborhood. Meet 10:45 on SW corner Madison Square Park, 23 St. ad Broadway. Take 6,N,R,W subway to 23 Street. You must call Judy Mahler, leader, 5-7 PM 718-692-2854, day before to find out if walk is on.

Easy walk in Gravesend - sights going back to Revolutionary Days and a haunted house. Meet 11:45 (eat lunch before walk or carry snacks) at KingsHighway and McDonald Ave near the Bank. Take F train or B82 bus. Alan Hecht leading. You must call Judy Mahler day before 5-7 PM at 718-692-2854 to find out if hike is on.

THE BRIDGES & WATERWAYS OF NEW YORK’S CENTRAL PARK This moderately paced adventure will take you under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders of Central Park (arches, bridges and waterways). We begin our journey at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zig-zag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then we circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Columbus Circle. Please bring water and lunch or snack for this fascinating 5-hour trek of approx. 8 miles. MEET: 9 AM sharp at the Atrium entrance to the Time Warner Towers Complex at 59th St. & Columbus Circle. Rain or Shine! Subway: Take the A, D or 1 train to 59th St. Leader: Matthew Brozyna, (917) 912-9533.

Meander NYU area and Grey Gallery ($3 admission). Meet 11 AM Aster Place Station, on the street, 6 train. Interesting homes and history and end at the Gallery in Washington Square. If weather is good, we can eat in the Square. You must call leader, Judy Mahler 718-692-2854, day before 5-7 PM to find out if the walk is on.

(Hike1) GARRISON, NY and EAST HUDSON HIGHLANDS- 11 miles, moderate pace with climbs. Sugarloaf Hill South, the Appalachian Trail into the Curry Pond traverse and a return from the West Point lookout at Arden Point. Forested, rolling hills on leaf and pine-strewn trails. Bring lunch and water. MEET: at Grand Central Terminal information booth in the ticketing area before 8:25 AM. Departure at 8:47 AM to Garrison, NY (round-trip). (Check with MetronNorth for fares.) Leader: Marvin Malater (718) 376-3608 for hike status, schedule. Joint hike.

(Hike 2) BRIARCLIFF-PEEKSKILL TRAIL AND OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT 14 miles, moderate pace, about 9+ hours. Enjoy a woods walk in the Blue Mountain Reservation. Lunch over-looking the Hudson River. FInish in Ossing. No smoking on trip. MEET: 8:20AM in Grand Central Terminal, information booth (main level). Taking 8:47 AM train. Fare: $16.50, about 1/2 that from the Bronx. Bring lunch, water. Joint hike with Outdoor Club and NY Hiking Club.Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516 671-2095. Call leader before 10:30 PM for further information.

(Hike 3) East-Side Museums On this moderate-paced walk, we stroll by museums and cultural institutions on the east side. Meet 9:30 a.m. above Prometheus’s statue (south side) at Rockefeller Center. Take D or F to 47-50th Street. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Heavy rain cancels. About 7 miles. Leader: Z. Baez / email: loves2walk [at] gmail.com

THE JERSEY / HUDSON RIVER SAUNTER (PART 2)- If you’ve been searching for a journey with spectacular views of the Big Apple, but from a different perspective, make it a must to join us on this amazing 14+ mile medium-paced walk. First, we walk across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan; then we spiral south along The Palisades, The Cliffs and The Shores of New Jersey. Later we pass through Historic Hoboken, and finally end our adventure at the newly rebuilt pier near the tip of Jersey(Liberty)City, N.J. Please bring plenty of water, fresh fruit & nuts for energy, and/or lunch for this visually stunning, 7+ hour “mini-saunter.” We return to Manhattan by PATH($1.50 fare). MEET: 9:15 AM at the Information Booth in the GW Bridge Port Authority Bus Terminal (178th St./Broadway). By Subway: Take the “A”Train to the 175th St. Station. Rain cancels! Leader: Matthew Brozyna, (917) 912-9533.