Henry Hudson Drive
Information on this page current as of January 05, 2010Constructed between 1916 and 1940, this scenic road begins at the Edgewater–Fort Lee border, winds along the Hudson River for 7 miles, providing access to Ross Dock Picnic Area, Englewood Boat Basin & Picnic Area, Undercliff Picnic Area, and Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area.
Click to check current hours of operation for Henry Hudson Drive (posted on our home page).
Dyckman Hill Road joins Henry Hudson Drive from the east end of Palisade Avenue in Englewood Cliffs (PIP Exit 1) following the steep hill toward the river to Englewood Boat Basin & Picnic Area. Bicycles are not permitted on the upper portion of Dyckman Hill Road.
Alpine Approach Road connects to Henry Hudson Drive in Alpine, from U.S. Route 9W about 1 mile north of Closter Dock Road (PIP Exit 2, Park Headquarters).
Henry Hudson Drive is open to cars and bicycles daylight hours (conditions permitting) from mid-April to mid-November. Due to rock slides, tree falls, and other emergency situations, the Drive may need to be temporarily closed. At such times the Drive is closed to all vehicles, including bicycles.
When a barrier has been put in place by the Park on any of its roadways, the roadway beyond that barrier is to be considered closed for all use; those going beyond such a barrier are subject to prosecution.
Bicycles are not permitted on the upper portion of Dyckman Hill Road.
2010 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)
