Governor’s Island

Join us on a scenic stroll around historic Governor's Island, a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Har­bor.

Just min­utes from Low­er Man­hat­tan and the Brook­lyn water­front by fer­ry, the Island is a pop­u­lar and unique des­ti­na­tion with an award-win­ning park, dozens of his­toric build­ings, year-round edu­ca­tion­al and cul­tur­al facil­i­ties, a rich arts and cul­ture pro­gram and 22-acre Nation­al Mon­u­ment man­aged by the Nation­al Park Service.

On this outing, we'll walk the 2-mile loop on the outskirts of the island, stopping to explore the historic & natural sites available, with a break for lunch at Picnic Point.

• WHEN: Sat, August 12 @ 10 AM

• WHERE: Governor's Island Welcome Center, 109 Andes Rd, New York, NY 10004, USA

• DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿

  • Purple hikes are the easiest out of all the hikes we offer. They are always wheelchair accessible, usually no more than 1 mile, and on relatively flat, even terrain.

• DISTANCE: 2 miles

• DURATION: 2 - 3 hours

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Another Summit

Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York.

Another Summit’s outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders.

We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.

• 🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿

• 🟦 Blue (easy)

• 🟩 Green (moderate)

• 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)

• 🟥 Red (strenuous)

• ⬛ Black (very strenuous)