VCP Hike-A-Thon

6th Annual Hike-a-ThonSaturday April 25th, 2015 at 10am 242nd Street and Broadway near the last stop of the 1 trainHiking for a Healthier NYC! Get out for a hike and help us raise funds for the restoration of Van Cortlandt Park’s spectacular hiking trails. Similar to a Walk-a-Thon, we are asking you to seek out supporters to sponsor your hike for this rain or shine event.  Participants can choose one of three hiking routes (1-5 miles) the day of the event. $25 Registration Fee includes a “VCP Where NYC Hikes” t-shirt and an expertly guided hike of our beautiful park.Register by Wednesday April 22nd, 2015.   REGISTER NOWor Download Hike-a-Thon Registration Form and Mail It In. The first 100 participants to register and raise $100 or more ($50 if under 18) in pledges will receive a goody bag. Can't join us the day of the event, please consider making a donation now to support our trail restoration efforts!   Business Sponsorships Are Available!  Click Here to make a secure donation online to become a Business Sponsor.  Donations can also be made by completing this Hike-a-thon Sponsorship Form and sending in a check or money order to the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park office at 80 Van Cortlandt Park South Ste. E1 Bronx, NY 10463.  To join the Friends on other hikes please visit our Events page. Last year, over 90 people came out for the Friends’ 5th Annual Hike-a-Thon and raised over $9,000 for the restoration of the hiking trails this year. With last year’s donations our Volunteer Trails Crew made improvements on many trails including: – Repaired drainage ditches along the Old Croton Aqueduct – Installed waterbars on the Cross Country Course – Installed check dams on the John Muir Trail – Closed unofficial trails, aka desire lines, in the park