The best possible option is to park a car at the beginning of oat hill mine road and take a shuttle to the table rock trailhead and make the 11 mile descent to calistoga, combining all three trails. Except for the giant stairs and the ascent to the northern trailhead, the trail. Links to pages outside the domain are provided when we think such pages will be of interest to visitors to the palisades interstate park in new jersey, but we cannot verify the accuracy of information or be responsible for the quality of content displayed on such pages. The palisades interstate park in new jersey is about 12 miles long, a halfmile wide, and encompasses 2,500 acres of wild hudson river shorefront, uplands, and cliffs. Challenging hikes are better suited to hikers who have some real hiking experience. As you hike, you will have the option to take the easier white trail, with relatively easy scrambles, or to follow the waterfront and do advanced scrambling. These are designed for use by hikers to have access to trails. Hiking around palisades park where to go hiking near.
Palisades interstate park nj section this hike begins by following the shoreline of the hudson river and continues along the top of the palisades cliffs, with outstanding views. Hudson palisades trails is best, but the park site has detailed maps too books. The palisades interstate park is a national historic landmark and the palisades cliffs are a national natural landmark. Palisades interstate park alpine 2020 all you need to. There are over 30 miles of hiking and ski trails in the palisades interstate park in. Hook mountain state park palisades trail conference. Palisades interstate park has 23 trails in the vicinity, including 21 hiking trails, 14 for walking and 17 for other activities. Outstanding views of new york while hiking above and below the impressive rock face of the palisades with a little revolutionary war history thrown in for good measure.
At palisades interstate park, we hiked about 4 miles up to new york, looped up the cliffs and hiked back. The east palisades trail hikes the lesserfrequented eastern banks of the river, exploring highelevation overlooks, historic ruins, and a bamboo forest on a network of over 4 miles of hiking and running trails. It will print small on letter size paper, or will have to be tiled onto at least three pages. Park maps maps palisades interstate park in new jersey. The new yorknew jersey trail conference builds, maintains, and protects hiking trails in the nynj metro region and educates the public about their responsible use. Palisades interstate park, west shore of the hudson, ny and nj. Palisades interstate park shore trail lollipoploop hike from alpine boat. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. The trip advisor description says alpine but the park and trails encompass many towns including fort lee and englewood cliffs which is where i start my hike from. Blauvelt state park is 590 acres of forested green space in rockland county. Activities palisades interstate park in new jersey. This hike begins by following the shoreline of the hudson river and continues along the top of the palisades. Beginning at 175th street on manhattans upper west side, the first 1.
Palisades interstate park is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near alpine, nj. Ultimately it extends into new york state through the catskill forest preserve and. A is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near palisades interstate park, nj. Palisades interstate park nj section new yorknew jersey trail. The trail is rolling singletrack, and because this is the east, there are enough rocks to make it interesting. You can walkrun hike the trails from above or you can. The long path starts in new york city at the 175 street subway station in washington heights manhattan. There are about thirty miles of trails in the palisades interstate park in new jersey that offer opportunities for hikers ranging from easy riverside strolls to challenging rock scrambles. The hiking trails in palisades interstate park nj are not suitable for biking because they are too steep and erodible. Driving directions from new york city to palisades interstate state line lookout. Picnicking is only permitted in designated picnic areas.
Palisades interstate park new yorknew jersey trail. Hiking trails near palisades interstate park hiking project. The hikers had left the marked trail and proceeded to the location where they were unable to safely continue hiking. This is a digitallyproduced fivemap set, produced using the latest gps technology of hiking trails. A slightly longer variation from a lot accessible to public transport is in take a hike new york city parking. Pay the inseason parking fee and park in the parking lot. Palisades interstate park the authority for nynj hiking trails. Palisades interstate park via the george washington bridge. Hiking trails provide the only access and afford spectacular views of the hudson valley. Best trails in palisades interstate park new jersey alltrails. Split rock creek, near garretson has run for millions of years through palisades state park. In nj this includes the giant stairs and alpine to forest view hikes etc. On this page, the map of the palisades interstate park in new jersey is presented in several formats to view or print out. Route 9w to state line lookout during daylight hours.
The palisades interstate park is a national historic landmark. The palisades interstate park is a national historic landmark and the palisades are a national natural landmark. We are part of more than 100,000 acres of parklands and historic sites in new york and new jersey managed by the palisades interstate park commission. This loop hike runs, for part of the way, close to the cliffs of the palisades, with good views across the river. On monday, my husband and i went hiking at palisades interstate park, in nj. At palisades interstate park there are plenty of hiking trails, long paths, boat basins, historic sites. Picnicking is not permitted at pulloffs on park roads. The trail and mileage to various lookouts along the long path are well signed. The giant stairs area consists of a boulder field and the terrain is steep and rocky. Our coalition of 100 clubs and 10,000 individuals supports and tends a network of 2,100 miles of trails. During the 1930s, as more trails were built, a system of trail maintenance was developed giving each hiking club a share of responsibility. Palisades interstate park nj section new yorknew jersey.
I spent a day at palisades interstate park hiking the beautiful trails that mingle among the rock bluffs and banks of the hudson river on the new jersey side. Dogs only, must be on a leash not more than 6 feet. Exit at exit 1 and take the road down towards the water to the marina where there is a parking lot. Cycling is permitted on henry hudson drive and old route 9w from u. In 1776, general cornwallis landed 5,000 british troops at huylers landing in order to head to fort lee, which is south of this hike and also within palisades interstate park. The hudson palisades trails map set shows marked trails along the western side of the hudson river from fort lee, nj northward through bergen and rockland counties to haverstraw, ny. Also, nice map brochure within the park headquarters building and online. Hudson palisades trails is best, but the park site has detailed maps too. This version of the map will be best viewed online. Mar 14, 2020 hiking around palisades park where to go hiking near palisades park nj. David ackerman on white shore and long path loop trail. Fun and unique hike that features the largest rock scramble available in. Oct 24, 2017 we wanted to go hiking close to nyc, so my friend artee suggested we check out palisades interstate park in new jersey.
In 1923, the palisades interstate trail conference changed its name to the new york new jersey trail conference. Palisades interstate park palisades parks conservancy. Trail conditions and closure resources for hiking trails in new jersey and the surrounding area. In july 1934, a civilian conservation corps company was established at palisades kepler. If starting from bear mountain state park and traveling toward the palisades interstate parkway. Pulled from our extensive database of hikes based mostly on daniel chazins hike of the week column that appears in the bergen record, the following links lead to suggested hikes that can be followed using the. Trails are open yearround during daylight hours only. Palisades interstate park commission new jersey offices. The hudson palisades trails map set shows marked trails along the western side. Hike of the week and hiking new jersey have similar routes with more detailed descriptions and map diagrams. Yet palisades interstate park might never have happened were it not for. About thirty miles of trails in the palisades interstate park offer opportunities for hikers ranging from easy riverside strolls to challenging rock scrambles. Visitors find within this park more than 30 miles of hiking and ski trails, a boat launching ramp, a scenic riverside drive, a clifftop parkway and overlooks. Take the george washington bridge to the palisades interstate highway north.
Palisades interstate park in new jersey is about 12 miles long, a halfmile wide, and encompasses 2,500 acres of wild hudson river shorefront. Best trails in palisades interstate park new jersey. Harriman state park, located in rockland and orange counties, is the secondlargest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads. The palisades cliffs is a unique geological formation that begins at the rahway river in new jersey, crosses the western edge of staten island, continues north along the hudson river passing by the george washington bridge where the palisades interstate park, nj section begins finally passing into rockland county, new york, turning inland at haverstraw bay, and then ending abruptly at. Explore the best trails in palisades park, new jersey on traillink. The giant stairs is an area of the hiking trails located along the hudson river in the alpine section of the palisades interstate park. Indeed, you can find all sorts of people on the trails. Mar 06, 2018 i spent a day at palisades interstate park hiking the beautiful trails that mingle among the rock bluffs and banks of the hudson river on the new jersey side. Find family adventure with a hike at palisades interstate park. Suggested hikes in harriman state park new york state. The palisades cliffs are a national natural landmark. The roads, hiking trails, entry portals, lodge and other timber and stone structures remain to give the park much of its rustic character. If starting from exit 19 off the palisades interstate parkway. Park is undeveloped there are no toilets and there is limited parking.
Please note that there are a multiple of sections of this hike that have rocky terrain many small rocks on the trail and hiking boots are very highly recommended. Palisades interstate park hiking palisades park traverse. Palisades interstate park is a hiking adventure located in or near alpine, ny. With trails on top of the palisades and along the hudson river 12 to miles each palisades interstate park in nj offers imposing views of manhattan and the hudson river. All cyclists must be over 14 years old and wear a helmet. Fort leegeorge washington bridge to palisades interstate parkway to. Best views trails in palisades interstate park alltrails. The longest trail in palisades interstate park is b a wellknown trail measuring 50 miles in total length. One must hike either table rock trail to reach the western terminus of the palisades trail, or climb oat hill mine road to reach the eastern terminus. Thanks to the efforts of farthinking people over a century ago and since, the new jersey palisades today belong to all of us. This hike begins by following the shoreline of the hudson river and continues along the top of the palisades cliffs, with many outstanding. Looking for a great trail in palisades interstate park, new jersey. I had no idea there were so many hiking trails there.
Michael nicosia on white shore and long path loop trail. Geologists say the sioux quartzite spires are approximately 2. Suggested hikes hudson palisades trails map set new york. Loop hikes are possible for hikers willing to ascenddescend 300 feet in a short distance on marked trails. The following are just a few of the trails that harriman state park has to offer.
A hiking guide one of our favorite local hiking areas is located just over the george washington bridge in new jersey. Carpenters traildyckman hill trail loop from englewood. A beautiful look at the new jersey, new york border is right around the corner. With more than 90 palisades park trails covering 605 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the norwalk river valley trail or ridgefield rail trail. There are two parks in the palisades segment of the chattahoochee river national recreation area. D is a hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near palisades interstate park, nj. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these at no cost to you. Click to download the park map in color and presented on a single page. In new jersey it begins at fort lee historic park within palisades interstate park. Books this hike without the side trails and done in the opposite direction can be found in 50 hikes in new jersey other hikes in the area can be found in. The trail head for split rock creek trail is located just beyond the park entrance station, near the picnic shelter. When the changing colors of fall decorate the palisades, theres no better time to head out on a family hike at palisades interstate park. It includes the long path from the george washington bridge to mount ivy, the shore trail along the hudson river in the new jersey section of the palisades interstate park, as well as hiking trails in tallman mountain and high tor state parks in new york.
Appalachian trail huttohut hiking pemigewasset wilderness. Jun 21, 2017 palisades interstate park, new jersey section. Suggested hikes hudson palisades trails map set new. September 14, 2017 best hikes in nj, north nj bergen, challenging hikes, nyc view, river, scrambling, viewpoint, waterfall. Nj turnpike north towards fort leegeorge washington. North of the nyacks, the palisades ridge, moves inland to form a shallow bowl. Hook mountain state park is part of the palisades interstate park system.
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