Eagle Rock Reservation
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Park Overview:
Spectacular views of the New York City Skyline from the George Washington Bridge to the Verranzano Narrows Bridge.
Park Description:
Eagle Rock Reservation
The Eagle Rock Reservation is a 400+ acre park along the First Watchung Mountain ridge line located between West Orange, Montclair and Verona. Unlike the New Jersey Highlands, which are made of sedimentary rocks, the three Watchung ranges are composed of igneous rock, formed of intrusions of magma that rose to the surface through cracks in the earth leaving outcrops of basalt rock.
Trails Overview:
Eagle Rock Reservation is located in the center of densely populated Essex County, but it is mostly undeveloped and features an extensive trail system. The Olmsted Brothers, who designed Central Park in Manhattan, contributed to the design of the reservation.
Footpaths and dirt roads with gentle grades crisscross the woodland areas of the park. A segment of the 40-mile Lenape Trail (yellow blazes) skirts the eastern edge of the park.
Use the Web Map link on this site to view a trail map. Click for a detailed description of a hike in the reservation.
Park Acreage:
408.33 acresMunicipality:
West OrangeSpectacular views of the New York City Skyline from the George Washington Bridge to the Verranzano Narrows Bridge.
Eagle Rock Reservation
The Eagle Rock Reservation is a 400+ acre park along the First Watchung Mountain ridge line located between West Orange, Montclair and Verona. Unlike the New Jersey Highlands, which are made of sedimentary rocks, the three Watchung ranges are composed of igneous rock, formed of intrusions of magma that rose...
Park Acreage:
408.33 acresMunicipality:
West OrangeContact Information
Web Link:
Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsPhone:
(973) 268-3500Fees:
NoneDogs in park:
Dogs on leash
Directions to Trailhead
Public TransportationDirections to Trailhead :
From New Jersey: Take Route 280 West to Exit 8/Prospect Avenue. Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue. Turn left into the Reservation. GPS Coordinates: 40.803104, -74.241441
From New York: George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey Turnpike South. Take Exit 15W for Route 280 West. Follow above directions.
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