Goat Hill Overlook

Overview

A short, easy trail leads to a recently preserved area where, according to local legend, George Washington once stood to view the Delaware River.

Details
Time:
0.5 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Length:
0.9 miles
Route Type:
Out and back
Dogs:
Allowed on leash
Features:
Views, Historic feature
Location
Park:
Washington Crossing State Park
Region:
Central Jersey Region
County:
Hunterdon
State:
NJ
Maps/Books
Publication
First Published:
11/17/2011
Submitter:
Daniela Wagstaff

Photo

Parking


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Trailhead GPS Coordinates
40.352848, -74.936041

Driving Directions

From I-95 take exit 1 for NJ-29 North/River Road.  Proceed for 7 miles then turn right onto Valley Road.  Take the second left onto Goat Hill Road.  In 1.4 miles turn left onto George Washington Road.  In .2 mile when the road forks, veer left on the gravel road to parking on left.

From the Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain Hike :
Turn left onto Church Rd, proceed for 1.1 miles then turn right onto NJ-29 N/River Rd.  Proceed for 3.3 miles then turn right onto Valley Road.  Take the second left onto Goat Hill Road.  In 1.4 miles turn left onto George Washington Road.  In .2 mile when the road forks, veer left on the gravel road to parking on left.

From the Washington Crossing State Park Hike :
From the parking lot turn left onto River Dr.  Take the 1st left onto Washington Crossing-Pennington Road then immediately turn left onto NJ-29 N/River Road.  Proceed for 4.4 miles then turn right onto Valley Road.  Take the second left onto Goat Hill Road.  In 1.4 miles turn left onto George Washington Road.  In .2 mile when the road forks, veer left on the gravel road to parking on left.

Description

Located on a separate parcel of Washington Crossing State Park, this short .45 mile trail to the main attraction, Goat Hill Overlook, makes a great side trip in conjunction with a hike either at Washington Crossing State Park orTed Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain  as it only requires a short drive to access.

From the parking lot, continue on the gravel road beyond the metal gates.  The trail will wind up the hill on a gradual incline, passing unmarked trails to the left the at .2 and .3 mile marks.  In just under half a mile arrive at the top as the trail veers to the left where you will find great views of the Delaware River with Lambertville, NJ on the right side and New Hope, PA just across the river.  Retrace your steps back to your car.

Turn by turn description

[  0.00]    Continue on gravel road from parking lot beyond closed metal gate
[  0.20]    Keep right on gravel road when trail goes left
[  0.30]    Keep right on gravel road when trail goes left
[  0.45]    Gravel road veers sharply left to overlook; retrace
[  0.90]    Back at car