Where does the East Coast Greenway start?
Where does the East Coast Greenway start?
Battery Park
The Greenway is a great way to travel north and south on the island of Manhattan, with broad views of the Hudson River. This most populated stretch of East Coast Greenway begins at Battery Park and travels the length of the island to the George Washington Bridge.
How long does it take to bike the East Coast Greenway?
between two and four months
How long does it take to travel the entire East Coast Greenway? By bike, most cyclists will take between two and four months, depending on how many miles a day they want to ride. The three people who have walked the entire route took roughly six months.
What states does the East Coast Greenway go through?
The Greenway is composed of a 3,000-mile spine route, Key West north to the Canadian border in Maine, along with a number of complementary routes offering additional scenic options in Virginia, Rhode Island to Cape Cod, and in Maine.
How long is the East Coast Greenway?
3,000 miles
The East Coast Greenway is a walking and biking route stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, connecting our nation’s most populated corridor.
Can you camp on the East Coast Greenway?
The park has a variety of campsites including tent and RV sites, reservable yurts and group campsites. Open year round. Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry, VA (less than a mile from the Greenway).
Can you walk the entire East Coast?
While out for a day’s ride, you may pass people traveling from state to state — or the entire East Coast. The East Coast Greenway is a walking and biking route stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, connecting our nation’s most populated corridor.
How safe is the East Coast Greenway?
The East Coast Greenway is a walking and biking route stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, connecting our nation’s most populated corridor. The Greenway offers a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners, and more — of all ages and abilities — to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations.
How long does it take to bike cross country?
Most people will take between 2-4 months depending on route and pace. The Southern Tier is the shortest coast-to-coast route at just over 3000 miles, while the TransAm is the longest established route at over 4200 miles.
How many miles is the East Coast Greenway?
The East Coast Greenway’s first complete metro area features city parks, the grounds of the state’s art museum, two universities, and scenic boardwalks through woods and marshes. Extend your trip east to Clayton on the Neuse River Trail for a 70-mile route, nearly all on spectacular greenways.
Is the East Coast Greenway safe for cyclists?
While the East Coast Greenway Alliance is constantly improving the safety of the Greenway route through its advocacy efforts, many of the current on-road connections, including those on the Greenway’s interim routes, have little or no special provisions for bicyclists or pedestrians.
How long is the Greenway?
The Greenway is composed of a 3,000-mile spine route, Key West north to the Canadian border in Maine, along with a number of complementary routes offering additional scenic options in Virginia, Rhode Island to Cape Cod, and in Maine. Please also visit our state page summaries for critical details to planning any long distance trip.
How do I download a map of the Greenway?
Use the download link in the lower right hand corner of the page and choose the file option specified by your app (SHP, GEO/JSON, KML, etc). Find our web-based mapping tool at map.greenway.org — or click the button below.