Join Hike the Heights for an educational hike through Highbridge Park (10am-12pm) as we celebrate the 5th City of Forest Day. Starting location: Sunken Playground on Edgecombe Avenue
During the hike we will discuss basic tree identification, look for plants that can be foraged and its benefits, as well as a trail clean up.
The hike will convene at the Inaugural New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Paw Paw Festival at Sherman Creek Park (12-4pm)
All supplies will be provided – gloves, grabbers and trash bags. We encourage you to bring supplies if you have them. This hike is open to all ages. Youth 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Please BYO water and dress for the weather! We will have a first aid kit, bug spray and light snacks.
Join us for a special evening of live jazz, community, and good vibes at Buunni Inwood — all in support of Hike the Heights, northern Manhattan’s beloved annual community hike, now in its 22nd year.
Come unwind with neighbors, enjoy live jazz, sip from a cash bar, and try your luck in our community raffle. Every ticket directly supports Hike the Heights on June 6th.
Hike the Heights has been a neighborhood tradition for over two decades, bringing hundreds of northern Manhattan residents together each year for a community walk through our local parks and green spaces. It’s powered entirely by community — and so is this evening.
Note: This event is fiscally sponsored by Uptowns Team Dreamers on behalf of Hike the Heights / C.L.I.M.B.
Hike the Heights 21 will take place on June 7, 2025, which is National Trails day. Each year, the day is composed of hiking on the Giraffe Path followed by a community celebration in Highbridge Park. We are calling on everyone to promote the use of the Giraffe Path by organizing or joining a hike, joining us at the potluck in the park, and sharing it with us on social media! Together, let’s revitalize our public spaces, strengthen community, spread joy, and hike toward a more equitable future!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th, 11am – 3pm at the Pit in Highbridge Park.
