10 Free NYC Events on National Trails Day, June 7

Coming up is one of our favorite days of the year! June 7th is National Trails Day— an initiative developed by the American Hiking Society to bring awareness to trails and encourage connection with the outdoors and community. Below is a list of ten free events across the five boroughs that offer ways to get involved. 

Eibs Pond Park trail work

9 am to 12 pm | Staten Island | NYC Parks

Help the trails of Eibs Pond Park by cleaning and clearing corridors.

Latourette Park guided hike and forest restoration 

10 am to 1 pm | Staten Island | Natural Areas Conservancy and Greenbelt Conservation Corps

Join us for a guided hike on nature trails and lend a helping hand with forest restoration by removing introduced species.

Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country Trail maintenance 

10 am to 1 pm | Bronx | Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

This recurring volunteer day brings together the community to help maintain VCP’s Cross Country Trail. 

Alley Pond Park trail structure installation 

10 am to 2 pm | Queens | Natural Areas Conservancy

Learn how to install check steps, a trail structure that improves access and mitigates erosion, along the trail at Alley Pond Park.

Marine Park National Trails Day hike 

Starts at 11 am | Brooklyn | Marine Park Alliance

Enjoy views of Jamaica Bay on a hike along the Salt Marsh trail. 

Reed’s Basket Willow Swamp hike 

11 am to 12:30 pm | Staten Island | NYC Parks 

Find solace in the sights and sounds of a tranquil woodland 

Van Cortlandt Park John Muir Trail hike 

11 am to 2 pm | Bronx | Urban Park Rangers 

Enjoy a 4-mile hike that traverses the park east to west. 

Morgan’s Bronx River walking tour

12 pm to 2 pm | Bronx | Bronx River Alliance 

This guided walk will be led by historian Terrell L Armistead along the Bronx River. You’ll learn about the ecology and community histories of the Bronx River.

Inwood Hill Park hike 

1 pm to 3 pm | Manhattan | NYC Parks 

Explore rock shelters, woodlands and hike up to the overlook meadow for a view of the Hudson River.

Alley Pond Park hike

1 pm to 3 pm | Queens | Urban Park Rangers

Take an adventure with the Urban Park Rangers on a lesser known trail in Alley Pond

Enjoy National Trails Day wherever it takes you! Be sure to tag us on Instagram to share your adventures in natural areas with us.