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A 400+ acre park with scenic views, hiking trails, a 9/11 memorial and more. Eagle Rock Reservation is located between West Orange, Montclair and Verona, and offers a 40 mile Lenape Trail for hikers of all ages and abilities.
A 400+ acre park with hiking trails, a 9/11 Memorial and a view of the New York skyline. Learn about its history, features and attractions, including the 36-mile Lenape Trail and the old casino.
Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre (165.25 ha) forest reserve and recreational park in the First Watchung Mountain of New Jersey (U.S.), located in the communities of West Orange, Montclair, and Verona. The land is owned and administered by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. 9/11 memorial
- 408 acres (165 ha)
- Newark
This loop follows rocky paths throughout the wooded Eagle Rock Reservation near West Orange, Montclair, and Verona. There is plenty of parking and some pavilion to sit down at. Eagle Rock Reservation is over 400 acres in size and resides within the Watchung Mountain range. There is also a 9/11 memorial near the start point.
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- New Jersey, United States
Eagle Rock Reservation is a large tract of wooded land that is part of the Essex County Park system. One can hike here or enjoy a picnic area, but the main attraction is the viewing area near the Highlawn Pavilion restaurant located off of Eagle Rock Ave.
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- Attraction
Eagle Rock Reservation is located on the borders of West Orange, Verona, and Montclair, New Jersey. The Reservation enjoys an unrivaled view of the New York City skyline from the Essex County 911 Memorial. From here you can view the George Washington Bridge to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. This trail follows the perimeter of the park.
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Oct 12, 2023 · Spanning over 400 acres, Eagle Rock Reservation was left wild except for its overlook of Manhattan. John Charles Olmsted helped provide the area with a nuanced landscape plan, which would maintain the existing maple and red oak woodlands while supplanting some existing species with pine and hemlock.
