Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

The Palisades

By Geology and Ecology of National Parks
The Palisades towering over a dock along the Hudson River. Although green-leafed trees obscure most of the lower section, the dark gray rock can be seen above them.
Original Thumbnail Medium

Detailed Description

The Palisades as seen from the Ross Dock Picnic Area in New Jersey. Take a moment to appreciate its size. Imagine how much magma must have poured into layers of older, sedimentary rock and cooled over time to form a structure this big. Photo courtesy of Alexandra Bancos. 

Sources/Usage

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Bancos.