New York Palisades Walk and Bridge Tour

We shall walk along the side of the heaviest trafficked vehicular bridge in the world (more than 110 million vehicles per year), and transfer ourselves up and on to the Palisades - one of the most prized of our natural resources - and walk through the woods.  
You will hear history of the region, including the Palisades itself, as well as some personal stories -since we're walking to my home town!  

NOTE: This will walk has a 2 person minimum! 

Meeting Point

West 178th Street & Fort Washington Avenue

W 178th St & Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA

Take the IND A train to 175th Street, exiting up the steps to W. 177th St., and walking one block up Fort Washington Ave. to the corner (near the GW Port Authority Bus Terminal)

What's included:

• One bottle of water per person

Not included:

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

George Washington Bridge

W 179th Street, , New York City, 10033, New York

We shall walk the length of the most heavily trafficked bridge in the world, and learn its history and marvel at the views.

1 hour

Palisades Interstate Park

Palisates Interstate Highway, Alpine, 07620, New Jersey

After crossing the George Washington Bridge, we will enter the Park at the head of the Long Trail. We shall walk along this wooded trail, viewing the Hudson River at many dramatic points, and learn its fascinating history.

3 hours

This sanctuary is actually in Tenafly, but for us it's the end of our walk along the Palisades. It's a special preserve, and we shall hear a bit of its history as we pass by it.

Pass by without stopping

Tenafly Nature Center

313 Hudson Ave, , Tenafly, 07670-1127, New Jersey

Once we leave the entrance of the Greenbrook Sanctuary, we shall cross over Route 9W and proceed up to the first left turn and walk into the woods - and the Tenafly Nature Center, and hear about how this preserve had its beginnings.

1 hour

Tenafly

Tenafly, New Jersey

After the Nature Center, we shall walk into the East Hill of Tenafly, and down this hill into the Highwood Park Historic District. We shall see many charming homes, including the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. We lunch at the Classic Diner in downtown Tenafly.

2 hours

Guttenberg

Guttenberg, New Jersey

On our way back from the Classic Diner and our lunch, we shall take a bus that travels along the top of the Palisades in Guttenberg, NJ, giving us a great view of Manhattan before taking us through the Lincoln Tunnel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal

1 hour