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Old Croton Aqueduct Hike
A test of endurance as we walk all 43 miles of the Old Croton Aqueduct
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, July 1 · 8am - 10pm EDT
Location
Croton–Harmon Train Station Veterans Plaza Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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About this event
- 14 hours
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Get ready to walk the Croton Aqueduct, yes, the whole thing!
Start: Croton on Hudson NY
Finish: Midtown Manhattan
Distance: 43mi
Where to find us: Croton Harmon Metro North Station
Optional endpoints: several train stations
Terrain: gravel, paved, dirt
Transit: carpool from Croton Harmon Metro North Station
Parking: Croton Harmon Metro North Station
Difficulty: Expert
Category: history, urban, scenic
Coordinator: Bob Wallace
Join this test of endurance as we tackle the 43 mile path of the Old Croton Aqueduct!
We meet at the Croton Harmon Metro North Station at 7:40 and either car pool or cab up to the New Croton Dam. As soon as everyone gets to the Dam, we begin our walk by crossing and starting down the Aqueduct trail. We'll pass through Ossining, Scarborough, Tarrytown, Irvington, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, and Yonkers for the Westchester portion, before continuing through Yonkers, Van Cortland Park, Kings Bridge, Fordham, University Heights,and Morris Heights before crossing the High Bridge into Manhattan. We'll venture further south on Amsterdam Ave to 96th Street, entering Central Park, crossing through and exiting near the Plaza on 5th Ave for the final euphoric mile to the NY Public Library at 42nd Street.
This will be a quick paced hike, with bathroom stops as necessary, but eating "on the run". Please bring water and snacks. Text "OCA hike" with your name and questions to 914-494-2325 for more details.
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About the organizer
FreeWalkers is a non-profit 501(c)3 social organization and network for individuals interested in participating in distance walking events. Our group is free and open to everyone. We encourage each member to accomplish challenging goals as we work together, experience, and promote pro-pedestrian issues. Paricipants accept responsibity for themselves on the walk.