Hiking Tours in the Park...
iant Stairs:
Above, Christina Fehre leads a guided hike over the Giant Stairs, autumn 2009.
Above, beneath dramatic autumn skies, a group meets at “Point Lookout” for a history hike with Eric Nelsen to Peanut Leap Cascade, October 2008.
Our Annual "Solstice Hike":
About forty hikers gather at the Kearney House for the annual “Solstice Hike” to Bombay Hook; on their return, the hikers are greeted by a “honey moon” rising above Yonkers across the river.
"Millionaire's Row":
Above, two takes on “Millionaires’ Row,” a winter history hike, one in the snow, the other on bare ground. Hikers meet at Park Headquarters and then set out on the Long Path, stopping at the foundation remains of Anthony Fokker’s unfinished estate on the cliff top.
Above, the hikers explore the ruins of George Zabriskie’s “Cliff Dale” estate. Bottom, “Cliff Dale” c. 1911 (see “Cliff Dale,” Part II).
Above, at the start of a winter history hike, hike leader Eric Nelsen presents his “sweep,” historic site assistant Veronica Sison, with a special commendation from the Commissioners. During the hike, a stop at a ruin along the Long Path.
Above, “Cape Fly Away,” a guided history hike with historical interpreter Eric Nelsen. The group on the Closter Dock Trail; along the riverfront, historical interpreters Veronica Sison (left) and Jenny Despotakis look at handouts showing scenes from earlier days, while Eric tells his tales; a bit of whimsy found along the Shore Trail; the group climbs the old stairway to Excelsior Grove.Exploring the Southern Portion of the Park:
Above, trail crew supervisor Christina Fehre leads hikers on an exploration of the southern portion of the Park. The group ascends Carpenter’s Trail; hikers look out over Ross Dock; Christina with Englewood Boat Basin beneath.
Above, the group returns on the Dyckman Hill Trail.
Above, Christina Fehre leads a hike in the southern end of the park, with sweeping views of the George Washington Bridge and riverfront opposite Englewood and Fort Lee.
A Tour Outside the Park...
Above, historical interpreter Eric Nelsen meets a group at Park Headquarters to carpool to Alpine Cemetery for “Meet the Folk,” a tour of some of the older gravestones at the cemetery.
10/31/2011
2012 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)
