About

If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.

"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.

Logistics

This is a 12 hour hike spanning 20+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.

What to bring

• comfy walking/hiking shoes
• sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sleeves)
• insect protection (ticks and mosquitos mostly)
• cash
• friends 🥰

Itinerary

Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.

10am-10:30am — Forever Coffee

🚏 Our gathering spot is a cafe in Little Dominican Republic that serves breakfast.

10:30am-12:30pm — George Washington Bridge, Hazard Beach, Ross Dock Picnic Area, Englewood Picnic Area, Undercliff Beach

🚏 After crossing the bridge and entering the Palisades, we’ll hug the coast and head north, briefly stopping at some picnic areas for photos, restrooms, and eagle spotting.

12:30pm-3pm — Tenafly Nature Center, Green Brook Waterfall

🚏 I’ve never been to Tenafly before but it has several trails and animal observation spots, as well as ponds and waterfalls!

3pm-4pm — Allison Park, Hudson Park

🚏 Having taken the shore road north, we’ll take the cliff trails south, stopping at a few parks along the way for sweeping views of the Hudson.

4pm-6pm — Fort Lee Historic Park, George Washington Bridge Viewing Platform

🚏 We’ll catch golden hour over Manhattan from a beautiful vantage point in Fort Lee, and hopefully cross the bridge again right as the sun sets.

6pm-7:30pm — Talkin’ Tacos New York, Sugar Hill Creamery

🚏 Dinner at a funky and colorful taqueria, followed by dessert at a local creamery.

7:30pm-8:30pm — Riverbank State Park

🚏 We’ll stretch, digest, and people watch at Riverbank State Park, a local hub for sports and social gatherings.

8:30pm-10pm — Riverside Park, General Grant National Memorial, Upper West Side wander

🚏 Raccoons abound throughout Riverside Park after dark, so we may glimpse several as we stroll south. After passing by Grant’s Tomb, we’ll begin weaving our way through the Upper West Side, which becomes hauntingly empty and beautiful at night.