Running, walking, biking, relaxing- Palisades Interstate Park provides a picture perfect backdrop for all activities. During the summer you will find boaters boarding their vessels at the marina, family picnics at the BBQ grills on the park grounds, or hikers enjoying the 30 miles of trails. The view from across the Hudson can be enjoyed from high up on the cliff or on the waterside paths. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the 2500 acres of park land! Trails are shaded in the summertime and from time to time you can catch some wildlife wandering about. Waterfalls will surprise you around various corners but the view of the George Washington Bridge is among the most beautiful scenes. My favorite time to visit is in the fall- the park is fairly quiet and the foliage is breathtaking. Get out in nature and clear your mind at Palisades Interstate Park!
Helpful Tips: This park is just on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, making it an easy trip from NYC. Parking is free from Labor Day to Memorial Day. There is a pavilion at Ross Dock with bathrooms and vending machines.
Fun Facts: Palisades Interstate Park is a National Historic Landmark and the Palisades Cliffs are a National Natural Landmark. Illustrated talks can be given if arranged in advance to provide information about the park, the history and the wild life.
For more information, trail maps, parking information, park events and more, visit www.njpalisades.org.
