Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hiking the Length of Manhattan: A 20-Mile Walk from the Bronx
The route’s first puzzle is geographic: it starts in Kingsbridge, in the Bronx, then heads toward Marble Hill, a Manhattan neighborhood physically attached to the Bronx. From there, New York Backpackers plans a southbound walk toward the Staten Island Ferry, with the day’s stops and finish time subject to change.
A borough boundary shaped by a changed river
The organizer chose Mon Amour Coffee & Wine in Kingsbridge so the group can walk toward Manhattan’s northern edge at Marble Hill. In the organizer’s account, Kingsbridge takes its name from a bridge that once separated the Bronx and Manhattan, near the neighborhood’s northern end.
The organizer connects Marble Hill’s unusual position to changes to the Harlem River. A canal cut at Marble Hill’s southern end briefly made it an island; later, landfilling to the north joined it to the Bronx. Marble Hill remained part of Manhattan. That history gives the opening leg a specific purpose: the group approaches a Manhattan boundary that does not match the area’s present-day connection to the surrounding land.
Further reading: Hiking the length of Manhattan from the North to South - 20 mile walk, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Hiking the length of Manhattan from the North to South - 20 mile walk, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
A slow group pace still means a long day
The organizer proposes a single-day outing of roughly 20 miles and calls it slow-paced, without giving a target speed. The linked Komoot route is 29.8 kilometers, about 18.5 miles, and rates the hike hard, saying very good fitness is needed. Komoot also says most people would complete the route in 2–3 days. That estimate and the organizer’s single-day plan are different projections, not a confirmed event duration.
The itinerary builds in several breaks: brunch at Inwood Farm, a stop at The Cloisters, a midday point at Central Park North and Adam Clayton Powell, then a late lunch or early dinner at Playa Betty’s and drinks at Brass Monkey. It projects an arrival at the Staten Island Ferry and a later dinner at Hey Thai on John Street. These are proposed stops, not fixed appointments, and the organizer says the schedule may shift with the group’s pace.
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The listed hours and the rough plan do not match
The listing gives the event hours as 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Its rough itinerary, however, projects reaching the Staten Island Ferry at 9:30 p.m. and having dinner at 10 p.m. The actual finish—and whether that dinner is part of the event’s formal hours—is unclear. Anyone arranging a pickup or other plans should account for the later projected stops rather than rely on 9 p.m. as a confirmed finish.
The event description also links the walk to the day before the NYC Marathon. That reference appears inconsistent with New York Backpackers’ group page, which lists its NYC Marathon Cheer Zone for Nov. 1, while this walk is Nov. 7. The marathon comparison should not be treated as a reliable date cue.
Further reading: Hiking the length of Manhattan from the North to South - 20 mile walk, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · New York Backpackers | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Stops on the proposed route
The organizer’s times are estimates, and the order below follows the posted plan. The group may arrive earlier or later depending on its pace.
2026-11-07 · Mon Amour Coffee & Wine, Bronx
- Meet and begin the walk toward Manhattan’s northern border.
2026-11-07 · Inwood Farm
- Planned brunch stop.
- Planned departure.
2026-11-07 · The Cloisters
- Planned route stop.
2026-11-07 · Central Park North and Adam Clayton Powell
- Planned route stop.
2026-11-07 · Playa Betty’s
- Planned late lunch or early dinner stop.
- Planned departure.
2026-11-07 · Brass Monkey
- Planned drinks stop.
- Planned departure.
2026-11-07 · Staten Island Ferry
- Projected arrival.
2026-11-07 · Hey Thai, John Street
- Planned dinner stop.
Decisions to make before setting out
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Meet at 9 a.m. The event listing gives a 9 p.m. end time, while the rough itinerary projects a 9:30 p.m. ferry arrival and 10 p.m. dinner. The actual finish time is not confirmed.
Mon Amour Coffee & Wine
The meeting address is 234 W 238th St, Bronx, NY. The organizer describes the coffee shop as next to 238th St Station.
Partway participation is possible; the organizer prefers the full walk
The organizer says people can join or leave during the day, while recommending the full route. Specific places to meet or leave are not confirmed. A WhatsApp chat with live location is planned for the day before, so people can try to catch up by subway or Citi Bike.
If the group is large, the organizer may give priority to people able to commit to the whole walk. For context, the organizer says five of 20 people finished the previous year’s outing.
Bring water and comfortable shoes
The organizer recommends carrying a water bottle and wearing comfortable shoes. Bringing a second pair of shoes and socks is optional; the organizer says some walkers find a change partway through helpful. The listing says the restaurants and bars on the route can refill water bottles.
Admission and purchase terms are not stated
The listing gives no admission charge or ticketing terms. It does not say that food, drinks or transit are included, and it gives no prices for them.
Getting to the start
Mon Amour Coffee & Wine
Meet at 234 W 238th St, Bronx, NY. The event listing says the coffee shop is next to 238th St Station.
The listing does not provide a subway route number, parking information, a specific entrance or access details. The map link can calculate directions from your starting point.
Before you make a plan
Can I join or leave the walk partway through?
The organizer allows people to join or leave during the day, but recommends completing the full route. If the group is large, people who commit to the whole walk may receive priority. A WhatsApp chat with live location is planned for the day before; specific catch-up points are not listed.
Does the walk definitely end at 9 p.m.?
No finish time is confirmed. The listing gives a 9 p.m. end, but the rough itinerary projects arrival at the Staten Island Ferry at 9:30 p.m. and dinner at 10 p.m.
How demanding is the route?
The organizer describes the outing as roughly 20 miles and slow-paced, but gives no target speed. The linked Komoot route rates the hike hard and says very good fitness is needed.
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What should I bring?
The organizer recommends a water bottle and comfortable shoes. A second pair of shoes and socks is optional.
Are meals or drinks included?
The listing does not say that meals, drinks or transit are included, and it gives no prices. It also does not state an admission charge or ticket terms.
Location & Google Maps
Mon Amour Coffee & Wine
234 W 238th St, Bronx, NY
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