Ramble through three riverfront parks and across one big bridge at this free cross-river walking adventure and scavenger hunt. Ramblers can pick up a free paper map with walking directions and points of interest to discover at any of three staffed hubs:
* The Little Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park
* The N.J. entrance to the G.W.B. North Walk and the Palisades Interstate Park Long Path
* The Cottage at Fort Tryon Park
* Maps and information will also be available at Break Away Cafe, located at 71 Cabrini Boulevard, which is offering special discounts to event participants.
Ramblers can begin their adventure in any park, choose to explore one park or all three, and will use their paper map to check off what they discover. Along the route, Ramblers can collect a different small keepsake and a unique rubber stamp at each park hub, marking their passage.
The Riverfront Ramble will include a mix of scenic, historic and natural highlights along the Hudson River. Points of interest include Fort Washington Park’s pollinator meadows and nature-inspired playspaces; Palisades Interstate Park’s Long Path, a premier long-distance trail that starts in northern Manhattan, crosses the George Washington Bridge, and travels north through New Jersey and New York to the Adirondacks, offering dramatic riverfront overlooks along the way; and Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden, the largest public garden with unrestricted access in New York.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration via Eventbrite is encouraged. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water; the full Ramble covers more than 10 miles, crosses the George Washington Bridge, and includes some significant hills and elevation changes. There is no requirement to complete the entire route in one day: Ramblers are welcome to explore one, two or all three parks and return another day to continue their adventure.
Riverfront Ramble is brought to you by Palisades Parks Conservancy, Riverside Park Conservancy and Fort Tryon Park Conservancy.
