Morningside Heights along Hudson River & Broadway is a 4.4 mile (10,000-step) route located near New York City, New York, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 223 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
The one mile stretch of the Hudson River Greenway above 100th St. offers the closest proximity to the river, less than 10 feet above water level and a gradual 20 foot drop along huge rocks to the river.
To the West; it offers great views of the Hudson River with NJ on the other side.
To the North: the GW Bridge.
To the East: Riverside Park, with the spire of Riverside Church( the tallest church in NYC) towering above it.
After we exit the Greenway there is a long steep climb to Grant’s Tomb, the Riverside Church and then a short walk to and through a part of the Columbia University Campus.
Ending with a 0.8 mile walk along Broadway with access to three stops to the “1” subway line.