Overlook Meadow

I live in the area and it took me 27 minutes to get to the overlook Meadow. It was yeah, late in the afternoon, about 15 minutes before sunset. I would recommend not entering the park through Payson payson street because of the fact that there is some renovation work going on. At uh, yeah, at 1 of the junctures that would lead to overlook Meadow. So you may want to enter from the northern end of the park near hit star or yeah, just use the main, the 207 street entrance. Which means you would have to go up. The stairs, but yeah, use a map, it's easy enough to get confused with all the trails. If you want to be here at sunset to watch the sky, changing over the palisades

Along the way, you'll pass through scenic Overlook Meadow, which grants a view of the rock formations across the river. The 1.3-mile Orange Trail includes some unpaved paths that arc further north through the forest to views of the Hudson River and Spuyten Duyvil Creek. The 1.2-mile White Trail ascends stone stairs, continues to the edge of the river, and ends at the sports fields and grills on the park's western edge. Continue a bit past the trail's end to the south to reach Dyckman Field, which serves as an off-leash area during the first three and last three hours the park is open. You can use connector trails to map a route that ends at Homer's Run, the fenced-in off-leash are on the east side of the park. Highlights of the park's natural scenery include the only salt marsh in Manhattan, and caves that members of the Lenape people once used as a seasonal camp. Over 250 species of trees grow in the park, and over 150 kinds of birds have been spotted here, including brown thrashers, indigo buntings, and treetop warblers. Wildflowers including Dutchman's breeches, trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit, and mayapples bloom in warmer months. Salamanders, flying squirrels, and meadow voles also make their home in the park. Be sure to bring water and clean up bags along for the trek! Bring your dog with you to hike in Inwood Hill Park when you want to get in touch with Manhattan's wild side! Wag! does not allow or encourage Pet Care Providers to bring dogs to parks.

Amazing spot to see the sunset during late summer and fall.

A hike through Inwood Hill Park and you can pop out right on the water.

Best view ever in Inwood park !