Palisades interstate park – Giant steps
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
PARKING UPDATE:
According to this website parking tomorrow is free (Earth Day).
Parking Information & Fees | Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey (njpalisades.org)
We will park at the Stateline Lookout where there is a restroom and giftshop. The location has been updated. I plan to get here an hour early.
GPS coordinates: 40.989108, -73.906678
This is a very scenic very beautiful hike meandering over rocks of the Palisades. Hike at your own risk. Always climbing over rocks but not scaling rocks it’s a hike
Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – while enjoying views over the Hudson River into New York.
4.3 miles – Challenging due to scrambling. Surface ranges from flat to very rocky plus nearly a MILE of scrambling over large boulders.
Very steep down and back up from the Shore Trail. Steep cliff drop-offs. Not a great option for dogs and some kids. Avoid when wet or icy.
Our two cents:
Fun and unique hike that features the largest rock scramble available in New Jersey… and for this reason, this hike is certainly not everyone’s cup-of-tea.
📌HIKE QUICK STATS:
Max # participants for this event: No limit
Distance: approx 7-8 miles
Duration: 4-5 hours approx
Pace: moderate
Newcomers always welcome.
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