FrankiePoops t1_iui23om wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Reply to comment by Throwawayhelp111521 in Just did the Great Saunter - wanted to share my experience! by megulikjan

Yeah, I did it counterclockwise on a summer day starting around 59th st on the east side, and the problem with this was you're walking in the sun on the east side the whole time, then walking in the sun on the west side the whole time, so we all got burnt.

Throwawayhelp111521 t1_iuiptu2 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Actually, a friend of mine said it might better to go in the direction you took because you'd see the sunset on the Hudson at the end of the walk and it would be warmer. I think they may start it on the Hudson side because that's the prettiest part of the walk and many people drop out by the time they reach Inwood. So they get to see the fun part before quitting.

FrankiePoops t1_iuiqwd4 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Yeah just don't do it on a really hot day with a strong sun.

megulikjan OP t1_iuiwfgw wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Ooof. We did the broadway walk when it was sunny and it was rough. Until you get to upper west there is no shade..