The "Original" Hudson River Loop Walk!
One of our most popular walks - 28 miles. Stroll up the Hudson River (NJ side), over the GW bridge and then down the westside of NY!
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Location
Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
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About this event
- Event lasts 13 hours
A FreeWalker CLASSIC! Incredible views of NYC from the NJ side and of NJ on the NY side. There are many rest stops and options to shorten your walk if you choose, or challenge yourself and do it all!
Start: Exhange Place
Finish: Exhange Place or wherever you choose.
Distance: 28 - 30 miles
Where to find us: On the plaza in front of Gregory's Coffee near the Path Train.
Optional endpoints: You can end your walk at any time in NJ or NYC - your choice.
Lunch Stop Optional: Whole Foods in Edgewater. Pack your own or purchase there.
Bathrooms: Several along the route.
Terrain: Sidewalk mostly flat with elevation on the GW bridge.
Public Transit: Subway to Path Station. In NYC Path or Ferry back to Exchange Place depending on finish time.
Driving: FREE street parking (check signs carefully).
Difficulty: Beginner to Advance walkers, depending on your choice of distance.
Category: Urban
Coordinator: Risa Olinsky
Partners:
The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality.
Circuit Trails is 800 miles of interconnected trails in Greater Philadelphia in the making, already one of America's largest trail networks. Once connected, the Circuit Trails will be one of the nation's premier urban trail networks and it will provide multiple benefits to neighborhoods, communities and the region as a whole.
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is a network of over 1,300 miles of trails connecting New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in tribute to the heroes who perished on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who, in response, answered the call for their country.
The FreeWalkers are again offering the Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge, with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City.
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Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.