Black Friday Hike Spotlights Alley Pond Park's Centuries-Old Tree

OAKLAND GARDENS, QUEENS — The city's park rangers want New Yorkers to work off their Thanksgiving feast by heading outdoors this Black Friday.

Urban park rangers are hosting a free hike in Alley Pond Park that will take hikers to see the Alley Giant, the tallest and oldest living organism in the city.

The tulip tree is estimated to be between 350 and 450 years old, according to the city's parks department.

Hikers should meet at the Alley Pond Park adventure center at 11 a.m. Friday. For more information click here.