Giant Stairs Palisades
About
Giant Stairs Palisades sits in Closter, NJ as one of the city's hiking trails, at Shore Trail.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 365 Google reviews.
No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in Closter.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 365 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this hiking trail posts schedules, closures and events there.
Worth knowing first
Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.
The only one of its kind here
We list no other hiking trails in Closter, so there is no fallback close by if it disappoints.
Planning a visit
General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.
A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.
When to go
Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend.
What to bring
- More water than feels necessary
- Shoes with grip
- A downloaded map — signal thins out
Amenities
Common questions about Giant Stairs Palisades
What is Giant Stairs Palisades?
Giant Stairs Palisades is a hiking trail in Closter, NJ, at Shore Trail.
What are the opening hours at Giant Stairs Palisades?
No opening hours are published for Giant Stairs Palisades. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the listed number, (201) 750-0465, before travelling.
Is there parking at Giant Stairs Palisades?
Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking.
How is Giant Stairs Palisades rated?
Giant Stairs Palisades holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 365 Google reviews.