Description: From the parking lot at the northern end of the Englewood Boat Basin, proceed north along the white-blazed Shore Trail. The blazing is rather sparse in places, but the route is unmistakable, as it runs along the narrow strip between the Palisades cliffs on the left and the Hudson River on the right. The trail goes through an area which is infested with poison ivy, so be sure to wear long pants and avoid touching this plant, characterized by its three leaves.

Almost immediately, you'll pass the stone ruins of a bathhouse above and to the left. In about half a mile, the trail reaches a beach and briefly runs adjacent to the Henry Hudson Drive, which descends to the river level here. Just beyond, you'll pass the ruins of the Undercliff Bathhouse in an open area.

For the next three miles or so, the trail runs through a secluded area. New York City is across the river, but all is quiet, except for the occasional noise from boats in the river, aircraft above, or trains on the other side of the river. You'll pass some old stone picnic tables, and at one point you can look up at the cliffs to the left.

About two miles from the start, you'll pass a small waterfall. A short distance ahead, you will see a curved stone wall to the left, and just beyond, you'll reach a beach, with a beautiful view upriver to the north. This is the site of the old Lambier's Picnic Area, now overgrown. Next, you will reach Greenbrook Falls, a large waterfall over a rock face to the left of the trail. The trail crosses just below the falls on large boulders.

Half a mile beyond Greenbrook Falls, you'll pass the ruins of a stone jetty to the right, and just beyond, a woods road departs to the left by a picnic table. This is the Huyler's Landing Trail, marked with dark red blazes. Bear left here and follow this trail as it switchbacks up a wide woods road, soon reaching the paved Henry Hudson Drive. Turn left and follow the drive for about 250 feet, then turn right, ascend wooden steps, and continue to ascend on a narrower path. The ascent is steady but moderate. As the trail nears the top of the cliffs, it turns right and climbs wide stone steps. Finally, just before reaching the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the Huyler's Landing Trail ends at a junction with the aqua-blazed Long Path.

Turn left at this junction and follow the Long Path south, parallel to the Parkway. Although the noise of the traffic on the Parkway can constantly be heard, the Parkway itself is often out of sight. At first, the Long Path follows a grassy woods road, with the blazing a little sparse. It soon dips down and begins to parallel the fence of the Greenbrook Sanctuary on the left. After another dip to cross a stream, the trail crosses the paved entrance road to the Greenbrook Sanctuary, which is open to members only.

On the other side of the road, the Long Path climbs wooden steps and continues across several wet areas on puncheons (wooden planks), which may be slippery when wet. After crossing a stream on a stone-faced bridge, the Long Path briefly comes out on the shoulder of the Parkway at a grassy area.

Now reentering the woods, the trail soon reaches Clinton Point -- a magnificent viewpoint (just east of the trail) over the river, with Yonkers visible to the left across the river. There is no fencing here, so use caution and do not approach the edge of the cliffs. In another half mile or so, you'll reach another viewpoint, with the Henry Hudson Parkway bridge across the river to the right. After passing the stone ruins of the former Cadgene estate, you'll again briefly emerge onto the shoulder of the Parkway. Here you should bear left, and you'll soon arrive at the Rockefeller Lookout, with fine views over the river, including the George Washington Bridge to the south.

Half a mile south of the Rockefeller Lookout, the Long Path swings to the left, away from the Parkway. Just beyond, as the trail curves to the right, you'll notice an unmarked path leaving to the left. Turn left and follow this short side trail, which leads to the High Tom overlook, with outstanding views across the Hudson River and up the river to the north. After enjoying this beautiful spot, return to the main trail, turn left, and proceed south.

You'll soon arrive at Palisade Avenue in Englewood. Turn left and briefly parallel the ramp to the northbound Parkway, then turn left again and follow the sidewalk which descends along the park entrance road. You will notice the yellow blazes of the Dyckman Hill Trail, which begins here. Follow the yellow blazes as they turn left and descend stone steps, passing by a waterfall and then going through an underpass beneath the entrance road. The trail then turns right and continues to descend on stone-paved switchbacks. When you again reach the park entrance road, cross the road, turn right, then descend stone stairs to the left. Upon reaching the river level, head north until you reach the northern end of the boat basin area, where you parked your car.