Exploring Man Cave in New York City, New York again. One of New York City’s lesser known attractions.

Tucked away in a corner from the hustle and bustle of New York City on Manhattan Island is one of New York City’s lesser known attractions which is a cave known as Man Cave. Man Cave is the plethora of caves which connects to Indian Caves. Man Cave is located in a park called Inwood Hill Park. Man Cave provides shelter and solace for those wanting to escape the busy hustle and bustle of New York City. A sanctuary for those wanting to escape the noisy crowded inner city.

Now not many people know about Man Cave which is located on the eastbound perimeter of Inwood Hill Park. Not even longtime residents. Which is why Man Cave is one of New York City’s lesser known attractions.

When entering via the North end the park where Shorakkopock Rock is take a left, walk about 500 feet and then take a right up the final dirt path which leads up to the caves (fourth dirt path up to the right in all, the first one doesn't lead to the caves). Walk straight up the path and the first boulder you come to on the path is Indian Cave and Man Cave. (Ref: https://www.mountainproject.com/route/120164507/cave-man)

Man Cave serve as the prehistoric roots to New York City and to the State of New York as Man Cave had once served as a dwelling. The Rechgawawanc clan of the Weekquaeskeek tribe of American Indians used Man Cave as a place of residence. The Rechgawawanc clan of the Weekquaeskeek tribe had been using Man Cave prior to the 1600s. (Ref: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwood-hill-park)

The majestic “Indian Caves” of Inwood Hill Park were once used as a seasonal camp by the Lenape people who lived in the region before the arrival of explorer Henry Hudson. Man Cave was also used as a historical Indian gathering place. This is because Man Cave was part of the majestic “Indian Caves”. (Ref: https://myinwood.net/the-indian-caves-of-inwood-hill-park/)

The Lenape Indians lived in various structures throughout the year. During the summer months, the women and children lived in wigwams in Inwood Hill Park. They also found shelter in natural rock caves located on the east side of the park. The caves ran very deep and had a network of tunnels. Man Cave was one of those caves. (Ref: https://manhattanstepbystep.tumblr.com/post/43930723680/native-american-caves-inwood-hill-park-manhattan)

Although the majority of the native population left the area by 1715, several of these native New Yorkers continued to live in the Inwood Hill area. The native population lived in places such as Man Cave for example. (Ref: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwood-hill-park/highlights/12342)

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, many families lost their homes and found shelter inside of Man Cave. Homeless people had been living there over the years. Several of these native New Yorkers continued to live in the Inwood Hill area until the 1930s when Parks Commissioner Robert Moses used Works Progress Administration (WPA) money and workers to initiate a massive reconstruction of Inwood Hill Park. (Ref: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwood-hill-park/highlights/12342)

Man Cave is located at 600 West 218th Street, New York, New York, US 10034. That is near the intersection of Broadway & Dyckman Street.