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Hike: Giant Stairs Along the Hudson

Event Details

Time: May 8, 2010 from 10:30am to 3pm
Location: Palisades Interstate Park
Street: Palisades Parkway Northbound, North of Exit 2 (Stateline Lookout)
City/Town: Alpine, NJ
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?h…
Event Type: bergen county, athletic
Organized By: Brian and Mike
Latest Activity: May 8, 2010

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Event Description

Join us as we take on one of the most challenging and beautiful hikes along the Hudson River! “This loop hike descends the Palisades cliffs, follows a challenging, rocky path along the Hudson River, passes a scenic waterfall, and climbs to reach a panoramic viewpoint over the river.” You will certainly earn the majestic views taken in as well as the post-hike lunch (optional).

Specs:
Time 4.5 hours
Difficulty Strenuous
Length 4.5 miles

RSVP (to the right) and we will let you know when tix are almost gone, when prices are going up, if there are any changes, etc.

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 5 to buy a ticket
$10 for the next 16-25 to buy a ticket
$20 at the door (so please register online)

Non-Member Cost:
$20 online and at the door

Sweeper:
If the group size is large we are going to look for a volunteer to act as a sweeper. Sweepers will walk at the end of the hike line and will make sure the group stays together.

Hike Leader:
Noah will be leading this hike. Noah will not be waiting for late people. In fairness to those who arrive on time, the hike will start on time.

What to bring:
Hiking boots are strongly recommended and 2 liters of water is required. Hiking boots will help you tackle the rocks we will be climbing over.

Inclement Weather:
Heavy precipitation will cancel this hike but drizzle may not. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
Take the Palisades Interstate Park north from the George Washington Bridge. Continue for 1.7 miles beyond Exit 2, and turn right at a sign for the State Line Lookout. Follow the access road for about half a mile until it ends at a large parking lot near the lookout. (If you are coming from the north on the Parkway, bear left just beyond Exit 3 and follow the signs for the lookout).

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Comment by Brian and Mike on May 7, 2010 at 8:54pm: YES! The hike is on. Remember to bring boots and water. Meet in the parking lot at 1030 am.

Comment by Dave B on April 19, 2010 at 7:59am: crummy snapshot that i took, but this is what the giant stairs look like:

Comment by Noah on April 19, 2010 at 7:36am: Here's another great reason to come out this Spring!!

This hike will take us to the Northeastern edge of the state, right along the Hudson River. From the parking lot, we'll descend down steep man-made stairs to the river, where we'll begin the challenging climb across giant stairs. Bring your cameras out for this hike!

Just wanted to make a note that there is a state line cafe along with facilities at the base of the parking lot.

See you then!!

Comment by rachel irene on April 19, 2010 at 7:31am: now that the date has changed i may be able to go! :o)

Comment by Michael Keating on April 11, 2010 at 4:40pm: Hiked these trails for years. I grew up minutes from start point. Very wooded and huge drops if your into that sort of thing. Curious where Noah will lead us. Should be good.

Comment by Gabriela Salamanca on April 7, 2010 at 12:52pm: Actually did this hike on Saturday. Not at all meant for those who are beginners. Just FYI for those who've never hiked this area or for those interested. The rock scramble along the water is rather serious -- this loop took us just under 3 hours and the climb up is rugged! Be sure to stretch before this one!!