New Time for Easier State Line Lookout Women's Monument Hike & Corn Moon Fest.!

Come enjoy a fairly easy hike with breathtaking views of the majestic Palisades cliffs along the Hudson River, topped off with The Womens' Federation Monument; a little historic castle! For the origins of the Women's Monument go to: http://www.njpalisades.org/stopLongPath.html

It's also getting near migration season for Hawks and other birds so we may take a little time to check the skies at the Stateline Lookout. I spotted some bald eagles last Sept. along w/ a Peregrine Falcon! Don't forget the binoculars!

There is also a gift shop in the Stateline Cafe and a Farmers Market & Corn Moon Festival taking place from 1-7. Those who are interested can spend some time at the festival and check out the Stateline Cafe shop. Some vendors accept credit cards, apple pay, etc. but bring cash as a backup.

From the web:Walk around visit and check out the offerings of various vendors including but not limited to: Fresh fruits and vegetables, Wellness products, honey, crystals, jewelry, art, candles, seasonal merchandise, reiki, psychics, readers and more! See what lies ahead in your future!

This will be about a 2 1/2 hour hike, including many viewpoint breaks, at a slow/ moderate pace, covering approx. 3 miles on mostly shaded woods trails, with some grassy, VERY ROCKY and ROOTY areas, level trails, with some gentle ups and downs and one short moderately STEEP section at the start and end. We will backtrack from the Womans' Monument.

We will spend about an hour after at the Festival.

As with all of our events, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your guests. Hiking can be dangerous and injuries can occur, sometimes fatal. Trail blazes can sometimes be missing so there is always the possibility of getting off trail and possibly lost. Knowing this you agree to hike at your own risk and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries you or your guest may incur. Time is an estimate and can vary according to the group and conditions.

Hiking shoes or boots are recommended along with long pants tucked into your socks. Also recommended are hiking poles, bugspray, sun protection, WATER is MANDATORY, snacks and cameras.

Restrooms are available in the Stateline Cafe which will be open til the end of the Farmers Market & Corn Moon Fest. at 7.
Could you use a Park Map, nature, wildlife guidebook, or an interesting parks history book as a gift or for yourself? The Stateline Cafe has it all.

MEET for the hike at 2 in front of the cafe.
GPS COORDINATES from park map: 40.989108, - 73.906678
Trail conference coordinates 40.988702,-73.907154

PARKING AND THE FESTIVAL ARE FREE.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE NORTH, TAKE THE PALISADES PKWY SOUTH, BEAR LEFT JUST BEYOND EXIT 3 AND FOLLOW SIGNS FOR THE LOOKOUT, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY ON YOUR RIGHT. FROM THE GW, PALISADES PARKWAY NORTH, CONTINUE 1.7 MILES BEYOND EXIT 2 AND TURN RIGHT AT SIGN FOR STATE LINE LOOKOUT.

FOLLOW ACCESS ROAD For ABOUT HALF A MILE UNTIL IT ENDS AT THE LARGE PARKING LOT NEAR THE LOOKOUT AND PARK Cafe.

GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME WHEN FINDING A NEW PLACE.

Optional dinner at one of our favorites' The 9W Market and Filling Station at 243 Rte. 9W, Palisades, NY w/ outdoor dining weather permitting or Giovannis Bicycle Clubt located at 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ which also has outdoor dining.