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New York

Manhattan • 12+ greenway miles • World Trade Center Memorial

2,977

Lives Remembered

12+

Greenway Miles

Memorial Pools

National Memorial

Where the Trail Began

The World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan marks the beginning—or the end—of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. Here, 2,977 lives are commemorated at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, where the Twin Towers once stood.

The New York section connects to the trail via Liberty State Park in New Jersey, accessible by ferry or the extensive Hudson River Greenway system. This is sacred ground—the starting point of a 1,500+ mile journey of remembrance.

Trail Map

The World Trade Center Memorial in Lower Manhattan connects to the broader trail via Liberty State Park and the Hudson River Greenway.

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Trail Segments

Liberty State Park Connection

Jersey City, NJ to Manhattan

Liberty State Park offers the primary connection point, with direct ferry service to Lower Manhattan and views of the Freedom Tower.

Key Highlights

NY Waterway ferry to WFC
Empty Sky Memorial
Statue of Liberty views
Freedom Tower views

Ferry crossing

Ferry + urban paths

Lower Manhattan

World Trade Center

The 9/11 Memorial occupies the footprints of the Twin Towers, featuring two massive reflecting pools surrounded by bronze panels inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives.

Key Highlights

9/11 Memorial pools
9/11 Museum
One World Trade Center
Survivor Tree

Memorial complex

Urban plaza

Hudson River Greenway

Manhattan Waterfront

The Hudson River Greenway provides a scenic, car-free route along Manhattan's west side, connecting the World Trade Center area to points north.

Key Highlights

Waterfront pathway
Pier parks
Views of New Jersey
Connection to GW Bridge

Approximately 12 miles

Paved waterfront trail

George Washington Bridge

Manhattan to New Jersey

For cyclists continuing the full trail, the George Washington Bridge provides a direct connection to New Jersey's trail network.

Key Highlights

Iconic bridge crossing
Hudson River views
Connection to Palisades trails

Approximately 1 mile crossing

Bridge pathway

Partner Trails in New York

The 9/11 Trail utilizes these established trail systems throughout New York.

East Coast Greenway

3000 mi• Mixed

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Trail Towns

Communities along the New York route offer services, lodging, and local flavor.

Battery Park City

New York County

Gateway to Ground Zero

9/11 Connection

Memorial Sites in New York

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

World Trade Center, New York, NY — The nation's principal institution for examining the implications of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.

Hours: Memorial: Daily 8AM-8PM | Museum: Wed-Mon 9AM-7PM

Admission: Memorial: Free | Museum: Timed tickets required