Shore Trail Lollipop-Loop Hike from Alpine Boat Basin

Palisades Interstate Park -- NJ Section

View of the Hudson River from the Shore Trail - Photo by Daniel Chazin View of the Hudson River from the Shore Trail - Photo by Daniel Chazin View of the George Washington Bridge from the Shore Trail. Photo by Daniel Chazin. View of the George Washington Bridge from the Shore Trail. Photo by Daniel Chazin.

This “lollipop”-loop hike runs along the Hudson River north of the Alpine Boat Basin, with many scenic views across the river.

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From the north end of the parking area, head north, passing the boat basin on the right and the Kearney House on the left. The house, which dates back to the 1700s, is open most weekend and holiday afternoons from May to October. It contains historical artifacts and exhibits on the history of the park, and is well worth a visit.

Beyond the Kearney House, cross a wooden bridge and bear...

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Trip Reports

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May 26, 2016
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Poison Ivy
<p>This is a beautiful trail, and if you are looking for an easy hike on a very hot day, this is the one. I choose this hike on Wednesday because weather was reaching 90 degress. Its a nice trail, plenty of shade, river breezes, no need to wear heavy hiking boots, sneakers are fine. I did not wear long pants and regretted it. 80% of the trail is lined with Poison Ivy. Be very carefull the poison ivy is rampant.</p>
kcondonpuder
April 18, 2015
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Nice easy hike
<p>This was a nice easy hike to start off this summer. An alternate to this route is to walk along the Shore Trail all thru - but the historic features/waterfall and the workout was quite worth it.</p>
ulta
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