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Nyack Walk
The Villages of
South Nyack,
Nyack, and Upper Nyack, NY


10 km (6.2 mi.)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
NE2008/80954

CLUB: Volkssport Club of West Point

AVA Special Program Classification(s):
  • Authors and Literary Landmarks
  • Lighthouse USA
  • Courthouses in the USA
  • Native American Culture
  • Riverwalk America
  • Railroad Heritage


WELCOME: This event is a non-competitive walk sponsored by the Volkssport Club of West Point. It is open to everyone and is free if you do not want IVV credit. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

AWARD: No award.

FEES:
  • Events are free to those who wish to participate without receiving IVV

  • Fee for IVV credit only is $3.00 for this walk.
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: For the most part, route follows sidewalks and paved roads but due to two hills is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Stroll Nyack's tree-lined streets and admire the Victorian architectural treasures around every corner. Get lost in time viewing the majestic Hudson River as it rolls past this lovely village. Nyack has unique shops and galleries, featuring antiques and crafts, as well as many fine restaurants. The walk features good views of the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge, goes by the homes of painter Edward Hopper and actress Helen Hayes. On your walk, look across the Hudson River to see The 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, also known as the Kingsland Point Lighthouse or the Tarrytown Lighthouse. The walk begins on the Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail, a one-mile trail constructed on a section of the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad's Northern Branch right-of-way.

This walk coincides with the Nyack September Fest - an open air festival of crafts, food and fun with no admission charge.

TRAIL RATING: 2

START POINT LOCATION & HOURS: Franklin Street Park, at the corner of Cedar Hill Avenue and South Franklin Street, in South Nyack, New York. Start times: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.., finish by 5:00 p.m.

PRE-REGISTRATION:There is no pre-registration for this event.

WATER & RESTROOMS: Portable toilets will be set up for the Fest and available on Main Street and Cedar (near the information booth), amoung others. Water is provided at the start/finish. To prevent dehydration, it is advisable to carry water on all walking events.

DIRECTIONS:
  • FROM THE NORTH: Take the I-87/New York Thruway South. Take Exit Number 11 - towards US-9W/Nyack/South Nyack. Turn LEFT**onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway/NY-59. Korean War Veterans Memorial Hwy/NY-59 becomes Main Street. Turn RIGHT onto Franklin Street. Continue straight until you come to Cedar Hill Avenue.

  • FROM Westchester and Connecticut: Cross the Tappan Zee Bridge on the New York State Thruway North and take Exit 10, the first exit after the bridge. Follow the cloverleaf back over the Thruway. Follow the signs for South Nyack. Straight on S. Broadway. Turn LEFT on Cedar Hill Avenue until you reach Franklin Street.

  • FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE: Upper deck of the GW Bridge to the Palisades Parkway. Palisades Parkway to Exit 9E, the New York State Thruway, I-287 South. Take I-87 South to Exit 11, Nyack, and the last exit before the Tappan Zee Bridge. LEFT off the exit onto Route 59, which becomes Main Street. Turn RIGHT onto Franklin Street.

  • FROM THE WEST: Take US-22 East. Take I-78 E/US-22 E/I-78 W. Take the I-287 exit. Exit number 29-towards US-202/Morristown/US-206/Somerville/I-80. Merge onto I-287 N. Take I-87S/NYS Thruway South/I-287 exit towards Tappan Zee Br/New York City. Merge onto NYS Thruway S* Take the exit #11 towards US-9W/Nyack/South Nyack. Turn LEFT** and continue as in directions from the North

  • FROM ATLANTIC CITY AND THE NJ SHORELINE: Garden State Parkway North becomes US-9N. Stay straight to go onto Garden State Pkwy N. Take GS Pkwy Express Lane N towards Woodbridge/North Jersey, which becomes GS Pky North. GSPky N becomes NYS Thruway N. Take the I-87S/I-287 E exit - exit number 14-1 towards NY City. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto NY State Thruway S. Take the exit #11 (see above).

  • FROM PRINCETON: Take US206, US1N, GS Pkwy N that becomes NYS Thruway N. Take the I-87 S/I-287E exit, exit #14-1-towards NYC. Merge onto NYS Thruway S. Take exit #11 (see above).

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PARKING: There is street parking near the start/finish. There are also metered parking lots nearby

PETS: Dogs are not allowed at the Fest, but are welcome elsewhere on the walk if leashed..

CONDITIONS: This event will be held regardless of weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The American volkssport Association, Volkssport Club of West Point, the Villages of South Nyack, Nyack and Upper Nyack, or any properties associated with this walk cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable. By virtue of registering for this event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth here in.

CONTACT: Ms. Peggy Goetz (845) 268-2215 pagoetz@yahoo.com or write to: Volkssport club of West Point, P.O. Box 30, West Point, NY 10996-0030.

BROCHURE: For a copy of the brochure that you can print, click here for brochure