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This downhill walk begins at the Grand Staircase near Laurel Terrace in Highbridge Park and ends at the Harlem River shoreline in Sherman Creek Park. Starting on the monumental concrete stairs, we will reflect on the legacy of Robert Moses and the infrastructure that prioritized cars, highways, and trucks over pedestrians, bikes, and public transit along Northern Manhattan’s east side.

We’ll follow the Chestnut Trail through Highbridge Park’s urban forest, stopping at the Chestnut Grove to learn about efforts to restore the American chestnut—once dominant in eastern forests.

From there, we continue to Sherman Creek Park and end by the water, exploring the park’s living shoreline and imagining a greener future for the Harlem River waterfront.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. The walk is a moderate downhill route of up to 1.6 miles.