Trail Run Project Logo

Long Path: Section 1

 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NJ
  3. …Northern New Jersey
  4. Palisades Interstate Park
Google Map

12.7 Miles 20.5 Kilometers


98%

Runnable

753' 229 m

Ascent

-654' -199 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

533' 163 m

High

246' 75 m

Low

Shared By John Maurizi

Conditions

All Clear 61 days ago
Dry, Fallen Trees History
Getting forecast...

“An easy section of the Long Trail with great views of the Hudson River. ”

— John Maurizi
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views

Description

This is the first section of the Long Trail (or last, depending on the direction you are running.) It is also one of the easiest because of it's easy access and relatively flat, well-maintained trail. This section spans the Palisades, a long cliff overlooking the Hudson River and New York City. There are many viewpoint and stone ruins along the way from a time when the area was a popular weekend tourist location for people from NYC.

This section is known as section one and is about 14 miles long spanning from the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, NJ and traveling north along the Palisades to the border with New York State. There are several access points, and the trail is commonly done as part of a loop run joining the Shore Trail on the shore of the Hudson River.

You & This Trail


Rate Quality


   Clear Rating

Rate Difficulty

Share This Trail

Your Check-Ins

Check-Ins

none
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Palisades Interstate Park

#6290

Overall
  4.0 from 2 votes
5 Star
50%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
50%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Rankings

#2

in Palisades Interstate Park

#43

in New Jersey

#6,290

Overall
90 Views Last Month
611 Since May 9, 2017
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
50%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Wait, I can’t see!
Wait, I can’t see!
 3
The view from the parking lot!
The view from the parking lot!
 3
Nice day
Nice day
 3
Amazing view over Hudson River!
Amazing view over Hudson River!
 3
Clifftop parapet, once part of Manuel Rionda’s “Rio Vista.”
Clifftop parapet, once part of Manuel Rionda’s…
 3
April
April
 3

0 Comments

Nearby Runs

Ancient's Pond off White Trail
8.1 mi 13.0 km
High Mountain Preserve Loop
 1
North Haledon, NJ
Even when it's a bit hazy on hot humid days, you can still enjoy nice views of the Hudson from the Lower Trail.
1.3 mi 2.2 km
Rockwood Hall Short Loop
 1
Sleepy Hollow, NY
The Rampo-Dunderberg Trail offers beautiful views toward Bear Mountain and the Hudson River.
11.2 mi 18.0 km
Bear Mountain Loop
 2
Fort Montgomery, NY
Hudson River from the Major Welch Trail on Bear Mountain
3.9 mi 6.2 km
Bear Mountain Loop
 27
Fort Montgomery, NY

Trail Run Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.

Shop REI Running