The Palisades, Natural cliffs along Hudson River, United States.
The Palisades extend for 20 miles along the western bank of Hudson River, reaching heights of 540 feet near their northern terminus point.
The Palisades first appeared on Gerardus Mercator's 1541 map of the New World, based on Giovanni da Verrazzano's descriptions of stake-like formations.
The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs initiated a preservation campaign in 1896, leading to the formation of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
Visitors access multiple hiking trails and scenic overlooks through the Palisades Interstate Park, which stretches from Fort Lee to Nyack.
The cliffs formed 200 million years ago when molten magma intruded into sandstone, creating the distinctive columnar structure visible today.
Part of: Mid-Atlantic
GPS coordinates: 40.96450,-73.90860
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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