Distance
1.0 mi
Time
45 min
Route
Point to point
Difficulty
Easy

About this Trek

This walk along the High Line is an invitation to slow down, become more present, and notice the glimmers around you. During this Trek you will gain tools for calm, grounding, and gratitude to feel more at ease and connected with your best self.

The High Line is an elevated path above the city streets that allows you to take in the beautiful greenery, interesting architecture, and the little glimmers all around. You'll be guided to pause, breathe deeply, and appreciate small sensory details. The walk stays flat and simple to follow, allowing your mind to clear and your attention to arrive at the present moment. It's a time to reconnect with gratitude and find calm in an otherwise busy season.

The High Line is best experienced in the early morning or golden hour for fewer crowds, especially on weekdays. The route is flat, fully paved, and accessible by subway and bus. Benches, seating, and restrooms are available throughout.

What this Trek is good for

Choose what you want to feel before you start. The route stays the same, the practices shift with your intention.

Reflection
Quiet moments to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead with journaling prompts.
Mood Lift
Gratitude practices to elevate your emotional state and notice the glimmers around you.
Calm
Practices to calm the nervous system through awareness, breath, and gratitude.

Along the route

The stops where the audio guides you through a practice. In between, it goes quiet and the place does the rest.

1
Glimmer Walk Intro with Marianna
Take a moment as you enter on 30th Street and pause before your walk unfolds.
2
Settle Into the High Line
Take a moment (as you enter on 30th Street and pause) before your walk unfolds. Settle in, take your first few grounding breaths, and notice your surroundings. Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment and set an intention for your walk along the High Line.
3
Secluded Bench Under the Branches
A tucked-away bench across from the school, surrounded by greenery and soft pockets of light. This spot invites you to pause and notice the little glimmers of life around you: colors, sounds, movements, or details that often go unnoticed.
4
Daybed Benches Overlooking the Little Island
A set of long, daybed-style benches overlook the West Side Highway and Little Island. The low, wide seating makes it easy to stretch out, sit comfortably, or lean back while taking in the view. This spot encourages a calm pause for reflection and gratitude, letting you settle into the moment and fully notice the beauty around you.
5
Overlooking Meatpacking District
A spot near the end of the walk, just after emerging from the last overpass, with open views toward the Meatpacking District. This moment one last pause to reflect on your walk and notice any shifts in how you feel. The open cityscape ahead makes this a meaningful moment to check in with yourself.

Meet your guide

Marianna Cuomo Maier, NBC-HWC

I chose the High Line because it's full of small, often overlooked moments of beauty. I hope this walk gives you a few minutes to slow down, notice the glimmers around you, and feel a little lighter and more present in your day.

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