State Line Lookout

Don’t stop here for food, but stop here for the view! Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Newyork City overlooking the gigantic Hudson River. It’s beautiful, calm n scenic. N food can be surely worked upon. The fries had no salt, n the sandwich had nothing but a runny egg. We were hungry n tired, so no complains…

I bet this place is amazing when it isn’t foggy and you can see the Hudson River and the skyline of the city. When we came what I believe is a café wasn’t open and the fog although light when we arrived, rolled in thick about a half hour later.
There was a beautiful stone overlook with one of those binocular machines that you can use to view the skyline, trails that lead pretty far and from what I understand some places where you can access the water front.
Even though it wasn’t bright and sunny I really enjoyed our time here walking in the fog. It made for an eerie but, exquisite experience that made me feel like we were in a scene of Sleepy Hollow.
Gorgeous place and definitely worth the trip!

Love this place. If you are in North Jersey, a hiker, and do not come here — well, I have no words for you, except, your missing out — BIG TIME!
The Rock Scramble is one of the best experience of my life. It is somewhat difficult, but even a beginner can do it. However, make sure to bring lots of water and good footwear. Only other advice is to have fun. Oh, and expect 3 hours of hike, if doing the rock scramble.

The scenery at the State Line Lookout is breathtaking. The wide open view of the Hudson river is simply amazing over here. The first train of thought that ran through my mind when I approached the edge of the lookout was I wondered if there is a path that leads you to the bottom so that you can fish. From the lookout spot up top, it looks like it’s about a 300 feet drop, maybe more. There is a little café shop on site w/​restrooms and there are also a few picnic tables.
Verdict — When you’re on the interstate, you’ll come across a few other lookout sites but this one is the best. We were heading our way to Middletown NY to visit a friend and we came across this lookout on the Interstate. It’s truly a hidden gem. I’m definitely going to pack some lunch and come here again when the weather gets warmer. The area is nice, clean, quiet and not rowdy at all.

Hamburger & Hot Chocolate = Heaven!
I always stop here from SC to Boston.
Always Friendly Service & Great Views from the Palisades

Nice little café with a great view of the Hudson and a great cup of hot cocoa (even though it was made by a machine). We’ll definitely be back!

One of the best places for breakfast and lunch. It’s a relaxing spot with scenic views. The burgers and hotdogs are yummy! I drive 30 minutes just to eat here! And if you want to work off the calories, there’s numerous trails overlooking the Hudson and NY. My favorite spot ever!

Great place for traditional American food with a fantastic view!!! Yummy angus burgers, onion rings, chicken tenders and foot long hot dogs!

Review of Peanut Leap Cascade Trail:
We came here today again with the pup and it was beautiful! It was snowing but that didn’t bother us. The trails were clear, nobody else was on the trail with us so our dog was able to be off leash. The trail markers were easily seen and lots of photo opportunities. Unfortunately, there was heavy fog/​clouds so we couldn’t clearly see the NY side. Getting down to the base of the mountain was easy. They had steps for you. We then ran into the large rocks where we had to scramble. We weren’t sure if we were at the right place but we went up the mountain. We got about half way and decided to turn back. Only reason was because it was still snowing, our dog was having some difficulty, and we didn’t know how long we would have to scramble for. This should actually be called a BOULDER scramble. Next time, we’ll go without the dog and when it’s not snowing and once I know what to expect, we can do it again. I even got a chance to test out both GPS tracking softwareL MapMyHike and MyTracks. I’m not sure what happened but MyTracks was more accurate. It seemed like MapMyHike lost GPS tracking for awhile. I’ll just have to double check next time instead of letting the software run on its own.
MyTracks Hike:
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I’d definitely come here again. This is a great place for wild life and Fall photography!

This place is an easily overlooked gem. Don’t let the idea that it’s a snack bar put you off. The food served is expertly done and delicious!
I’ve got a bit of a family history here. My Dad used to bring us here on occasion when we were kids. Last October I was in the area and decided to stop in, not having been there in decades. Was is as good as I remembered? It’s BETTER! I had the Angus burger platter and it was superb!
They have various platters offered, and even a vegan platter should you be so inclined. An added attraction is a gift shop with various books of local New Jersey lore and history, in addition to other articles.
The Inn has an interesting history itself. It was built as a Works Progress Administration project in 1938 and its rustic design made use of locally quarried stone and wood salvaged from chestnut trees killed by the blight of the early 20^th Century. A bit of living «New Deal» history here.
And you can’t beat the view from the Lookout itself! 500 feet above the Hudson River! Bring your binoculars!
Only two «negatives», if you want to call them that:
1) It’s only open during daylight hours, 9:30 to 5:00, possibly later depending on the season. That’s not so bad, is it?
2) Watch your speed on the Palisades Interstate Parkway! The PIP police are merciless!

I like stopping here when I’m driving on the Palisades Parkway. It’s too far north to have good views of the city, but you can still see the GW bridge from a distance. You are standing on top of the Palisades-​which are the tall, palisade-​looking vertical rocks seen from the Hudson river that gave ride to the name of that region. The scramble via the Long Way sounds like a great experience and I plan to do that in the future.
The entrance road to the park is the old Route 9W from 1926. Please note that there is usually a park police vehicle on that entrance road enforcing a very low (perhaps 25 mph) speed limit, which some people exiting the Palisades Parkway may not realize until they get stopped.

On top of the palisades looking over the Hudson River is this wonderful park/​rest area/​lookout with one of the most difficult hiking trails I’ve encountered. This hiking trail dubbed The Long Way is approximately 4 miles of the most difficult rock scramble imaginable. It starts off on top of the palisades, works its way down to the Hudson River and then back up the palisades. Along the way, one will encounter all shapes and sizes of palisade rocks; inter alia, large boulders called the Giant Steps. Be warned. This trail is for serious hikers. Indeed, there is a sign prior to the rock scramble which cautions as such.
The three of us were not expecting such an adventure. I scraped my shin a few times on the sharp rocks. Definitely wear long pants. The hike was difficult and one of the best workouts I’ve had. After completing the 4 to 5 mile loop, I was drenched and beat.
There is also a café in the park where one can buy water, ice cream, sandwiches, etc. The frozen fruit popsicles were so refreshing after our hike. Come prepared with hiking boots (unlike us), backpack with water, and walking sticks (if you have ‘em).