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State Line Lookout, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 Google reviews · Running trail in Closter, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from State Line Lookout, Palisades Interstate Park Commission's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about State Line Lookout, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
“The Palisades Scenic Byway in Bergen County offers some of the most impressive views New Jersey has to offer.”
“State Line Lookout is such a peaceful spot with some of the best views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.”
If you are driving on palisades parkway and you need to stop for quality lunch with awesome view of Hudson river from the height then this is the place for you. This lookout do get very crowded in summer since it is very close to GWB and NYC, and parking lot do get full.
I love love going to the Palisades trails. Every trail is beautiful and well maintained. Some are really rocky so you need to be extra careful. Others are steep and I would say not for the faint of heart. Especially the Forest Trail heading towards The State Line. That was a killer surprise but hey I did it.
State Line Lookout is such a peaceful spot with some of the best views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. The lookout itself is easy to get to, and there are several trails for anyone who wants to explore more.
** HARD HIKE ** this is not an easy or moderate hike. it is definitely hard and it’s long and there’s basically no turning back once you get on the rocks. 🪨 they are huge rocks along the water that you have to move through. hike also includes huge, steep stairs both going up and down the mountain.
Trail conditions & character
“If you are driving on palisades parkway and you need to stop for quality lunch with awesome view of Hudson river from the height then this is the place for you.”
“If you don't want to climb up, go north from parking lot, climb down, scramble through the giant stairs, walk to the marina, and Uber to the parking lot.”
“If you don't want to climb up, go north from parking lot, climb down, scramble through the giant stairs, walk to the marina, and Uber to the parking lot.”
“There are no public restrooms just some infrequently maintained Johny on the spot.”
“State Line Lookout is such a peaceful spot with some of the best views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.”
Plan your run at State Line Lookout, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenjpalisades.org
- Phone(201) 750-0465
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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