Rockefeller Lookout with Fort Lee Park and Carpenter's Stairs (Vigorous)
Details
About 12 miles and 6 hours, moderate pace, across the GWB, around Fort Lee Historic Park, down the Shore Path, up the Carpenter's Stairs, north on the Long Path to Rockefeller Lookout, back south and across the GWB.
You can RSVP here on Meetup but you must register for the hike on the AMC Outdoors Connector and complete the on-line waiver - it's free, it's easy and you don't need to log in or create an account - AMC Outdoor Connector If your plans change please change your RSVP and allow others to RSVP in your place. If you do create an account on the Outdoors Connector you can sign up for hike emails that include hikes not listed on Meetup.
The Carpenter's Stairs are steep but we will take our time. The terrain is mostly flat with a few hills and some rocks and roots, sneakers are ok but you might prefer shoes or boots on the rocky parts. There are restrooms at the Fort Lee Historic Park and Allison Park.
Bring water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunblock, bug spray, layers. It could be windy on the bridge and on the cliffs. There is a good supermarket on the first floor of the bus station. No dogs on the hike.
Here is a link to a map of the Palisades: Palisades Map
Here's a Strava map of the route: Strava Map
Meet: 10:00 am George Washington Bridge Bus Station, on Fort Washington Avenue between 178th Street and 179th Street on the top level, the bus waiting room. You can also access the waiting area from Broadway by taking the elevator in the lobby between 178th Street and 179th Street and then walking though the bus gate area.
Leader: Tom Bergen 917-727-5507 [tom.bergen@yahoo.com](mailto:tom.bergen@yahoo.com)
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.
Difficulty Rating
5 - Vigorous
Difficulty Rating Definition
Suitable for those with recent similar experience and/or demonstrated proficiency, such as being active in sports or often (regular) engagement in vigorous physical activity. Ability to perform at the expected level for back-to-back days for multiday trips. Expect to be active up to 5-6 hours per day, with brief breaks.