This place is so beautiful!! Great place to see the beautiful skyline of New York City. The open field that they have is great for sitting in the grass and just enjoying the sun on a beautiful day!! read more

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Great view! Hidden gem. Great view of NYC! A nice tribute of 9-11 here. A restaurant near by recommend reservations. Nice to park and take in the views. read more

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This is a beautifully maintained park in Essex County, good for biking, walking, jogging, picnicking, and other leisurely activities. read more

Eagle Rock Reservation - 9/11 Memorial at the crest - Parks Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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My rating/opinion hasn't changed since my 2016 review, but I wanted to mention that I've come to really appreciate the hiking trails at Eagle Rock Reservation. Also, Eagle Rock offers some amazing skyline views of NYC from Essex County. read more

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I randomly stumbled upon Eagle rock reservation when I was having dinner in Montclair. I am super glad I did! It is a very beautiful park with amazing views of New York City. read more

I like Eagles and I like rock so I figured I'd love this place. I have no idea why they call it Eagle Rock Reservation, there are no eagles and the rocks are basic but it still has a few things to offer. There's parking, public bathrooms, a baseball field and trails. The biggest attraction is the overlook to NYC and the 9/11 memorial. It's a beautiful memorial and a great view. I was horrified when I looked down and saw all the trash over the ledge. Somebody should clean that up! There's a few different trail options in the woods. I took the loop that went around the property. There wasn't anything scenic about it. You can hear and see the road from the trail and a few properties as well. If you're familiar with the trails, I think you can avoid being close to the road. I saw 2 plastic bags on my hike so I picked them up and filled them up with trash along the way. read more

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My first time here. I'm impressed by the beauty of this park! Came here on a clear day and what a perfect day to see the NY skyline! Will definitely come back soon. read more

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Such a beautiful park!! We visited this past Sunday to fly our drone (despite the high winds) and the Manhattan skyline view was absolutely worth the trip. I highly recommend hikers to visits the hiking trails. Dog friendly and lots of open space for recreation. There is a very touching and respectful memorial tribute for the September 11 . Great location to bring friends and families visiting the area. read more

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Beautiful views of NYC and hiking trails. Not too crowded even on weekends. Dog friendly. Lots of parking available. Bring comfy sneakers so you can explore some of the trails. The leaves are really pretty during October/November. Some of the trails are more polished, but some are more natural with rocks and logs to step over. read more

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I've been here a handful of times and it always makes for a nice outing. There are various trail entrances that move about the reservation that lets you get lost in a little forest without feeling too isolated. Throughout there are plenty of the usual foresty things to see including small animals, plants and streams which all bring a sense of peace. The trails are relatively simple making them very inviting for those who may not be as mobile, children and is fun for dogs (please clean up after them) =) Part of the Reservation is the open area with built in grills for outdoor activity which can be combined with a light walk and hike and a family picnic. There is a fair amount of parking and has Fine dining at the High Lawn as well as the 9/11 Memorial nearby offering great views and history. read more

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Nice hiking trails. Beautiful view and the 9/11 memorial on top. It can be somewhat crowded on top during the weekend. read more

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Eagle Rock Reservation is 408 acres of wooded land mostly red oak.. Eagle Rock lies on the crest of the First Watchung Mountains which are predominately volcanic basalt formations. It's name Eagle Rock comes from the fact that in the early 19th century bald eagles nested in the rocky cliffs of the eastern ridge. Today a 9/11 Memorial lies on the top of the eastern ridge and is worth stopping to see the views of the New York City Skyline from the George Washington to the Verrazano Bridge especially at night. It is quite the romantic parking area. The park does however close from 10pm till dawn. The old casino now the Highlawn Pavilion restaurant also sits on the east ridge and has spectacular views. Eagle Rock Reservation offers a softball field, gazebo, picnic area with porta potties and water fountain, horseback riding, bike riding on paved roads and hiking trails. Animals must be leashed. There is a kiosk opposite the 9/11 Memorial that holds trail maps. There are 6 trails all color coated and they range from easy to moderate. The longest Trail is the Yellow Lenape Trail at 1.83 miles. The shortest trail is the White Trail at .94 miles and is considered moderate. Above all the reservation is a place of peace and sanctuary for both flora and fauna. There are multiple free parking parking lots throughout the reservation. The easiest entrance is off of Eagle Rock Ave, the Montclair entrance has sharp winding curves. read more

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I really loved this hiking trail! I went on a Sunday morning and expected it to be crowded but it was super peaceful. There are several options from easy to expert, so there's options for everybody which I loved. I appreciated the greenery and beautiful city line views when we reached the top. Definitely breathtaking. Another special peace of this trail is the 911 memorial honoring those lives we lost. All in all, I would do this trail again. Like all hiking trails, it can get confusing at certain points because it feels like there aren't enough pain markers on the trees. But that's also the beauty in going on a hiking adventure right? read more

I was looking for an easy hike but something that would be a good hike for me. Eagle Rock Reservation is perfect for this. When you go and park you have a huge park area if you just want to lay out and relax with a view of NYC. The hikes are more inside the park - we took yellow trail (not sure if we were on it the whole time, because it was a bit confusing) it was a little less than 2 miles and an easy trail for beginners. No markings for what trail you are in once you are in the woods, so it is very easy to get lost - so just be prepared before you go! read more

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Such a great little park! Easy trails and tons of parking. Beautiful 9/11 memorial too. Great to bring your dog for an easy hike. I've had tons of little picnics on fallen trees in the park. At nice this place has the best view of the city. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Visited this park a bunch of times. There are so any things to do here: Great whether it be for the skyline view of NYC; fantastic 9/11 Memorial; place to catch fireworks when it's on the West Side and even the local ones; sunrises (even caught a partial solar eclipse here); hiking/biking; playfields or place to just chill with the benches, gazebo & picnic areas. There's even a very nice restaurant in case you're hungry. read more

Un parque Herminia con una increíble vista. El mejor mirador que he conocido en New Jersey read more

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I was sitting on my couch and realized I didn't want to waste a sunny day. It wasn't exactly warm, but daylight is daylight. I made the 25 minute drive and took a look at the 9/11 memorials. I then drive back to a pull off spot, maybe a 1/4 mile away (I have no idea really, I'm terrible with distance) and parked. I headed into the woods with no sense of direction or goal. Basically, all the makings of a horror movie. Instead, I decided to do my best to follow the trail signs (I went with yellow). It went well for a while and then I did some back and forth walking for a bit. Fortunately for me, I use the All Trails app. Eagle Rock is listed in there and the app shows all the trails and will help guide you via GPS. Let's just say had I not been using it, I'd still be in there. I absolutely plan on going back once we get another nice day. There are several trails to walk, it's quiet and a great way to spend the day. read more

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Awesome hike trails and beautiful view I wonder how this place looks when it snows. It appears to have amazing sledding prospects

Amazing spot to get some steps in. We went for a hike a few weekends ago when the weather was still good at 60 degrees and sunny. We did the Lenape Trail which was perfect for my 7 and 10 year old. The area is very popular so we couldn't find parking near the trail's start so we parked at the memorial and walked the loop around back to the car. It was almost a 2 mile walk, very family friendly. Most people wore masks or kept their distance. Lots of great views and a fun place to be outdoors. Finish you hike at Eagle Rock with a stop at the 9/11 memorial, it's worth the stop. Also, porta potties are at the memorial I'd you need to use. read more

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This place is beautiful. Never knew it existed in NJ. You see both views of Manhattan and Jersey city! Looks like a painting! And they have beautiful monuments honoring people from 9/11. read more

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Honestly, every time I go to new towns I look for "overlooks" / "lookouts." This one AMAZED me! Definitely worth visiting . Tons of space, tons of angles, tons of scenic stuff! read more

The Eagle Rock Reservation is just wonderful. There are miles and miles of hiking trails but that is far from the beginning. Years ago this actually used to be a "make out point" because there was a nice look out spot that over looked NYC and it was a gorgeous view. After September 11th this was sort of turned into a make-shift memorial because of the view. I was in Hartford during 9/11 but went down on the 14th. There were cars illegally parked up and down Eagle Rock Ave and cops were telling people they would be ticketed for parking there, but they didn't care, they wanted to see the view. 3 days after 9/11 when I went there you could still see the smoke rising from the buildings, it was amazing and a feeling I will never forget. For months afterwards every time I would return to the area to visit my family/friends this was one of the stops I had to make. Every time I go there still to this day it gives me chills of remembering seeing the smoke there. I apparently was not the only one because people were turning this into a memorial. It kept growing and growing and eventually became filled with pictures and poems and candles and flags. I guess Essex County loved it so much that they decided to make it official and rebuilt this entire area as a 9/11 memorial. The wall has the name, city and age of every person that died that day. They also have a special tree planted for every plane and every place that was hit that day, and additionally have a special monument for firemen and policemen that were lost that day. read more

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Great place. 1) The views here are amazing. 2) The parking is free. 3) The 9/11 Memorial is truly wonderful. 4) They have hiking area. 4a) If you want to hike. The hiking area is opposite direction of the memorial. You will see a board showing trails. Find the yellow trail. And then go on the blue trail, which takes you all over the park. read more

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Really cool place for hiking. We drove up to the top, which boasts a great panoramic view of NYC, Newark, and North Jersey as well as a nicely done 9/11 Memorial. My friend and I took a hike on the yellow-blazed Lenape Trail and had a good time - I'd definitely like to hike around here again in Spring / Summer. read more

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Yes, as all the others have said, this seems to be a great place to go "hiking" though it's not really "hiking" so much as it is a stroll through the woods without any designated paths. Personally, I don't do the whole hiking thing. But I do the biking thing, and damn, it's a bitch of a ride up, yet very fun on the way down. Just watch out for traffic. You get the occasional Jeff Gordon-wannabe taking turns as if the trail is a NASCAR track. Also, if you're road biking up to the top of the reservation from the street, watch out for the potholes AKA craters. If you're mountain biking, you should be good. If you happen to be dressed fancy and feel like a drink or a bite to eat, stop into the Highlawn Pavillion. The only three reasons I keep coming back here are for the uphill exercise when I'm biking, the view of the NYC skyline and the 9/11 memorial. The latter two usually present an ideal break from the biking and whenever visitors are in town, I always make it a point to bring them here. read more

I finally got a chance to go hiking here! Yay me!! On to the review. The moment you park your car, there is an amazing view of NYC waiting for you, in addition to the beautiful 9/11 monument. The hike is pretty easy. There are only two main trails, yellow and blue. It's half "forest-hiking", half "suburb-hiking". Half way, the trail sort of ends. You start to hike in a residential area. There are still yellow markings on the tree to guide you. The yellow trail leads to the beautiful Verona Park! I was not expecting that. My friend and I rented a paddle boat and enjoy riding on the lake. The yellow trail loops back to the parking lot, hiking the same trail back. All in all, this is a really great place to hang out during warm weather. read more

You can see the city from there. This small park in West Orange borders some of the more expensive homes in the area, overlooking the cliffside and New York City. George Washington himself used to camp here in the Revolutionary War and count the fires of British troops. There's a one-way drive through the park. Careful, police love to sit around the area. And it is open into the night due to the Highlawn restaurant here. Hiking and more offered deeper within the park, too. The 9-11 memorial is a poignantly carved marble wall and bronzed statues, planted trees and plaques to those who passed away, from the ones on the planes to the ones in the towers. A sober moment for those who don't know. read more

Here you'll get the best all-in-one views of northeastern Jersey and four of the five boroughs of NYC (Manhattan hides the view of Queens from this vantage point). It's a very clean park and is easily accessible by car. It also has many trails for those who love to hike, although I have not hiked any of the trails myself - I wish I did, because I saw all those trailheads while driving up to the summit, but I never remembered to bring Off Deep Woods - a necessity when hiking in regions where deer ticks are prevalent in woodlands. read more

Eagle Rock Reservation - View of parts of Essex, Passaic, and Hudson Counties and NYC, as seen from Eagle Rock Reservation in autumn - Parks Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

This is a good hiking park. In fall it's a great time to see the colorful trees. Although I did have a mild issue with the trail being covered with leaves and a little slippery and hiding some rocks, but that was fine. When you hit the right temperature and the right scenery, it's bliss. There's parking a few places along the winding road, but I do have to park up by the pavilion to see the city skyline. It's just breathtaking and you can see all of Manhattan in front of you. There's also a moving 9/11 memorial and a beautiful gazebo as well as the Highlawn Pavilion restaurant, but that has a dress code and high prices. I'd like to eat there some day but I don't think they'll let sweaty hikers in. The trails are pretty well marked, although I did get a little lot at some point. One of the trails goes right along the road which takes away from the ideal of being lost in nature. Most of it was an easy flat hike with only a couple places where you had to trek uphill. You are in a park in the middle of a city, so it's good for taking some time for nature, but if you are an experienced hiker, you probably want something a little more challenging and a little more wild. For me, I want a chance to be in the quiet, enjoy the beauty of nature, and get a little exercise in, so this is a great place for doing that. read more

Patriotism and pride is felt here! Absolutely stunning skyline view of the city. This is where people came 9-11-2001. Beautiful wall of names for the lives lost. Tributes for the first responders- firefighters, police personnel, and rescue dogs. read more

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The 9/11 memorial is beautiful. The 2 star review is for the dirty trail entrance by kiosk 2 that had glass and spoons laying around.. and the shady characters rolling their blunts with no regard for families. Didn't stay long as I became concerned my car might get broken into. read more

I've been looking for more places around my area to explore and I came across Eagle Rock here on yelp. Today was a decent day outside so I decided to give it a try. My first impression was how beautiful it was. The landscape was very well kept. As I drove through the reservation I saw the highly talked about 9/11 Memorial here. It was overlooking the NYC skyline. They had all of the names of the people that lost their lives on that tragic day engraved in marble. There were also a few memorial statues to honor the police officers and firemen. Eagle Rock Reservation has a lot to offer for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. It would be really nice to check it out on a nice spring/summer day. I'll be back here for sure. read more

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I enjoy this park. It's not a strenuous hike at all, so it's good for beginners IMO. There's the main few from the parking lot, but there's also another view along the trail. If you follow the perimeter of the park facing NYC, you'll eventually stumble upon it. Plenty of fallen trees to sit on and enjoy nature. We've even had a mini picnic in the middle of the woods. You can pack your own or stop by the nearby Whole Foods before you pull into the park. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Excellent! Wonderful! Beautiful! I came here for pictures before my wedding. The Highlawn Pavilion is an excellent restaurant. It is well maintained and the views are gorgeous. NYC is clear shot from here. Stunning and gorgeous. read more

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Not a bad park, but I will say wear boots or actual sneaker no cloth ones can get a little muddy, 9/11 Memorial was cool, dog friendly must have leash. read more

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We visited the 9/11 memorial and viewpoint two days ago. The view of NYC in the distance is nice - and it's attractively framed by trees (which are now exhibiting some pretty fall colors). The memorial isn't large, but it's poignant. Apparently the adjacent restaurant is *very* popular for Sunday brunch or lunch, since the parking lot was nearly full. read more

As a house/cat sitter in Montclair I often walked and hiked here. It was only a mile from the house and I came early in the day. I rarely saw others, but its also open enough that I never felt unsafe. While you are in the heart of a busy suburban area here, you wont know it within 20 feet of entering the reservation. The paths are reasonably well marked, although they do get overgrown at times. You can enter and exit at many different points and its not really big enough to get lost in, but it is big enough to have a nice hour long or so challenging walk. On a recent visit, it seems they have improved the parking lot, which I never used for a car but I had to walk through to get into the park. I look forward to hiking here again next month. read more

This park has amazing views and nice trails. I enjoy the trails especially because it allows me to zone out from the real world. All of this and it so close to home. I plan to watch the fireworks on Monday from here to see all the displays. Kid friendly, pet friendly and clean environment. Perfect place for a first date or a family outing. read more

Very nice place to sit and relax. They got some Sept 11 history there. There is a very nice restaurant there. Like a country club style. But the area is nice for walking. They got some hiking trails there for those that enjoy a nice walk. But the scenery is the highlight of going there. You can get awesome photos of New York. Or just take a seat on one of the many benches and take in the beauty of the trees and bushes blossoming. I come here before bowling and sour and clear my head. Awesome place to come alone or with a special someone read more