Rockefeller Park Hike
Rockefeller Park Preserve Hike & Picnic
Escape the city on an easy stroll through the beautiful meadows of Rockefeller Park, ending with a picnic at the historic Rockwell Hall overlooking the Hudson River.
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Hike Time: 2 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5 Miles
Day of Itinerary:
8:30am: Meet @ Grand Central Terminal to catch the 8:50am Metro Train North headed towards Tarrytown (tickets are $15 each way)
9:45 am: Arrive at Tarrytown Station and Uber together to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve (10 min ride)
10:00am: Start hiking the loop! We’ll stop for a picnic break, so be sure to pack some lunch for the day.
1:30pm: Uber back to Tarrytown station to catch the 1:50pm train
2:45pm: Arrive back at Grand Central Terminal
What to bring: packed lunch, water, comfortable shoes, & a friend if you want! Leashed dogs are also welcome <3
We’ll bring: electrolytes, bug spray & spf:)
Travel fare: $15 train ticket each way + $5 to split short Uber ride to/from park
Spots are super limited (just 10 per hike!), so if something comes up and you can't make it, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. That way, we can pass your spot to someone on the waitlist who’s eager to join. Thanks for being thoughtful!
@girlsgonehikingnyc is a city girl's hike club designed to build sisterhood on the trail by organizing slow-paced day hikes accessible by public transit from NYC.