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Distance:
0.1 Miles / 0.2 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Garret Mountain Reservation
Town:
Paterson, New Jersey
Directions:
40.903133, -74.174403
Added:
December 15, 2023
Updated:
December 21, 2023
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14 '

Total Change
19 '

Ascent
19 '

Descent

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.

Explore 8 trails near Paterson, NJ
  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)
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)
Poison Ivy/Oak
Rockfalls / Ledges / or Scrambles

Seasons

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
Trail added
December 15, 2023
Hiked on
December 15, 2023
Updated on
December 21, 2023

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