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Petar's View

Petar's View at Garret Mountain Reservation in Paterson, New Jersey is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that features cliff views of New York City skyline and the Greater Paterson Area.

This is not a hike but rather a short walk through the woods. The trailhead can be found on the eastern side of the parking lot, at the parking coordinates provided. There are no trail signs but rather a discrete path that leads into the woods. After hopping on the trail, you'll want to take an immediate right-hand turn followed by an immediate left-hand turn. After the two turns, walkers will head straight out to the edge of Garret Mountain cliff where you'll find Petar's View. At Petar's View, you'll get 180-degree views of the Greater Paterson Area along with distant skyline views of New York City.

Parking
Visitors will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, located just off of the entrance / loop road at Garret Mountain Reservation. The lot, as of December 2023, is large enough to fit just under 1 dozen vehicles.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.

Warning
Cliffs: Watch your step by the cliff's edge.
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Know Before You Go

  • Petar's View is a short, easy 0.1-mile walk in Garret Mountain Reservation, Paterson, NJ, offering cliff views.
  • The trail is unmarked and requires specific turns from the parking lot trailhead to reach the view.
  • Visitors can enjoy 180-degree views of the Greater Paterson Area and the New York City skyline, but should exercise caution near the cliff edges.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
19'
Rating
4.0
Added
December 15, 2023
Updated
December 21, 2023

Weather Forecast

Today
High 64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low 49°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 76°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 58°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 76°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 75°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 55°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High 75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 57°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High 83°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 90°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 69°F
Partly Cloudy
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14 ft.
4 m
Ascent
19 ft.
6 m
Descent
19 ft.
6 m
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.903133, -74.174403
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.903152, -74.174379
  3. Petar's View (NYC skyline in the distance)

    40.902814, -74.1735
    Petar's View (NYC skyline in the distance)

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Poison Ivy or Poison Oak
Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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