Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotGiant Stairs Palisades
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Despite the name, the Giant Stairs is a challenging 4.5-mile rock scramble along dramatic Hudson River cliffs, with steep descents, boulder climbing, and a waterfall tucked in between.
Challenging rock scramble
Panoramic Hudson views
Historic waterfall trail
Geological lava cliffs
Tips
🥾"I've done this hike over 25 times and it never gets old" (Explorer's Passage)
🔄go counter-clockwise for better rest spots on the ascent
⚠️copperheads spotted near waterfall in summer months
Giant Stairs Palisades
ClosterOpens Friday at 9:30 AM
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotDespite the name, the Giant Stairs is a challenging 4.5-mile rock scramble along dramatic Hudson River cliffs, with steep descents, boulder climbing, and a waterfall tucked in between.
Challenging rock scramble
Panoramic Hudson views
Historic waterfall trail
Geological lava cliffs
Tips
🥾"I've done this hike over 25 times and it never gets old" (Explorer's Passage)
🔄go counter-clockwise for better rest spots on the ascent
⚠️copperheads spotted near waterfall in summer months