Palisades Interstate Park Commission
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About Us
The Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey is about 12 miles long, a half-mile wide, and encompasses 2,500 acres of wild Hudson River shorefront, uplands, and cliffs. Within this park you will find more than 30 miles of hiking and ski trails, a boat launching ramp, a scenic riverside drive, a cliff-top parkway and overlooks, riverfront picnic areas and playgrounds, a nature sanctuary, two boat basins, historic sites — and mile after mile of rugged woodlands and vistas just minutes from midtown Manhattan. The Palisades Interstate Park is a National Historic Landmark and the Palisades are a National Natural Landmark. The Long Path and Shore Trail are National Recreation Trails.
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Contact Information
Alpine, NJ 07620
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Thursday February 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Artists on the Cliffs
Illustrated talk with Francesca Costa for Closter Nature Center. 7 PM at the cabin at the Nature Center.
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Saturday February 7 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Closter Mountain Winter History Hike
Guided history hike meeting 10 AM at State Line Lookout in Alpine. About 3 mi, 2 hrs., moderate. Metered parking in effect. This hike covers about 3 miles round-trip d......More
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Monday February 16 All Day
Presidents Day
New Jersey State Holiday: Park administrative offices closed. Metered parking fees are NOT charged this day!
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Sunday February 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Miss Bugbee and the Palisaders
Illustrated talk with Eric Nelsen for Beczak Environmental Education Center in Yonkers.
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Sunday March 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Cliffhanger Point Winter History Hike
Guided hike meeting 1 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park. About 2 mi, 2 hrs., easy. Metered parking in effect. This hike covers about 2 miles round-trip distance in about 2 ho......More
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Friday April 3 All Day
Good Friday
New Jersey State Holiday: Park administrative offices closed.
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Saturday April 18 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Hooked on the Hudson
Annual fishing contest (for all ages!), exhibits, & more with the Hudson River Fishermen's Association. 9 AM to 3 PM at Ross Dock Picnic Area in Fort Lee. Equipment and bait provided! ......More
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Monday May 25 All Day
Memorial Day
New Jersey State Holiday: Park administrative offices closed.
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Friday June 19 All Day
Juneteenth
Metered parking fees are NOT charged this day!
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Friday June 19 All Day
Juneteenth (observed - NJ)
New Jersey State Holiday: Park administrative offices closed. Note: Fort Lee Historic Park Visitor Center open today.