Giant Stairs - Palisades Interstate Park

We will be hiking White Shore and Long Path Loop Trail, this is a difficult, sometimes rugged, hike with outstanding views. There are also waterfalls and ruins along the way. Some rocky sections involve scrambling.
White Shore and Long Path Loop begins in the parking area at the State Line Lookout. Start hiking on the trail with a sign that reads "Ski Trails." From there, you will see blue blazes to start along the Long Loop. The first part going north from the Palisades Interstate Park Visitor Center and Cafe head down the cliff with moderate exertion and you get to a beautiful waterfall emptying into the Hudson. At this point, if you want an easier hike, you can turn around and go back up. If you continue the loop and head south along the Hudson, it gets harder with rockier sections of the trail. The most difficult part of the hike is a section called the Giant Stairs where you will do most of the ascent back to the parking lot.

Length: 4 miles
Elevation gain: 800 ft

Wednesdays are no parking fee days per the link below.
https://www.njpalisades.org/parking/index.html

Required gear:
Hiking boots, non-cotton moisture-wicking clothes, insulating jacket, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, microspikes, trekking poles, extra food & water, working headlamp & spare batteries, related map & compass and/or GPS app with trails downloaded, first aid, sun protection.

NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

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