Park update: From June 16 – 20, the section of the High Line from 23rd to 30th Streets will be temporarily closed. Visitors may exit at those streets and walk along 10th Avenue to re-enter the park.
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Interim Walkway at the Western Rail Yards
Between 30th St. and 33rd St.
Temporarily open through early September 2025 ahead of restoration work
The Interim Walkway at the Western Rail Yards features a simple path of bonded gravel through the existing, wild landscape. One notable highlight of the self-seeded landscape is the dryland grass, prairie three awn, which is known as a railroad weed. Other volunteer plants thriving along the Western Rail Yards include false pennyroyal and black cherry.
Featured Plants
Black cherry
Prunus serotina
The culinary versatility of this plant sets it apart from other High Line plants; the lightly sweet-yet-bitter fruit has even been used to make whiskey.
Giant foxtail
Setaria faberi
The tail-like, drooping seedheads inspired this grass’s name. A native of Asia, it was likely introduced to North America via 1920s ship cargo.
Common mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Native to Asia, Africa, and Europe, this plant has strong medicinal qualities. It was historically used as a cough suppressant.
Little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Thriving in poor soil, this species is a common sight along railroad tracks and roads; it grew wild on the High Line before it was a park.
Keep the High Line Thriving
The High Line is beautiful thanks in large part to individual supporters like you. Members provide the tools and resources our gardeners need to keep the gardens open to everyone for seasons to come.
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