Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003

Left on Closter Dock Rd., twisting down the face of the Palisades, to the junction  with Henry Hudson Dr., a hard-surfaced road, 0.9 miles, running close by the river at the base of the Palisades – a more scenic route betwen Alpine and Englewood Cliffs than is US 9W on the plateau. At the junction with the drive is (L) the YONKERS-ALPINE FERRY, 0.3 miles (40¢ to 50¢ for car and passengers). This is the approximate site of Closter's original ferry, which was operated with sloops in the seventeenth century. Later flat-bottomed bateaux, large enough to carry a wagon, were used.

1. Left from the ferry on a riverside trail to CORNWALLIS's HEADQUARTERS, 0.25 miles(not open). The little house, a two-story stone and wood structure with white paint and green shutters, was restored in 1934 by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and furnished with Colonial pieces by the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs. The stone section was built c. 1750. Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters here on Nov. 20, 1776, while his army of 5,000 was being ferried across the river to attack Fort Lee. Until about 30 years ago the house was a rendezvous for thirsty rivermen. When it was restored, removal of plaster showed smoke-blackened beams, marked with chalk tallies of drinks taken on credit many generations ago.

2. Right on the foot trail to the HUYLER DOCK HOUSE, 1 miles(usually open Sat., Sun. afternoons; free), a two-story stone structure with an attic, built by Byron Huyler more than 200 years ago. Huyler ran a ferry and used the house as a trading station and stage-line terminal. A Boy Scout troop has converted the building into an informal museum of flora, fauna, and relics from the park area. Picnic groves, parking areas (15¢; Sun. and holidays, 35¢), and bathing facilities (10¢) are found along Henry Hudson Dr. Through lofty trees are fine views of the river and the New York skyline. At 5 m. is the junction with Palisade Ave., a brick-paved highway. L. on this road 0.4 miles to the DYCKMAN STREET (New York City) FERRY (40¢ to 50¢ for car and passengers). R. on Palisade Ave., a steep, curving, brick-paved road, to ENGLEWOOD CLIFFs, 5.6 miles, at the junction with US 9W.

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