Little Red Lighthouse
Little Red Lighthouse
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Quartier: Washington Heights
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- 181st St • À 4 min à pied
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Charles S
Northamptonshire, UK1 039 contributions
sept. 2023 • En couple
Officially the lighthouse's name is Jeffrey's Hook Light, located in Fort Washington Park under the George Washington bridge. It's nickname came from a 1942 children's book 'The Little Red Lighthouse and The Great Gray Bridge'. Jeffrey's Hook is a small point of land that supports the base of the eastern pier of the bridge. To avert danger for shipping it began as a red pole hung out over the river in the late 1800's which was subsequently lit. A structure on the point followed by a 40 feet red tower was completed in 1921. When asked the question of a local we were told there are many ways to access the lighthouse, including a steep northside footbridge, a flatter southside footbridge, a new pedestrian and bicycle footbridge, an obscure unmade path via a pedestrian underpass and lastly a route via Washington heights - take your pick! The light was re-lit in 2002 and there are infrequent tours by the Urban Park Rangers. So much history for a small lighthouse.
Écrit le 4 octobre 2023
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Jemlnlx
Bronx, État de New York5 648 contributions
juil. 2023
Lovely views of the lighthouse just underneath the George Washington Bridge.
A few ways to get there...there is the longer way is to park and walk from Riverbank State Park area and is just under a 2-mile walk (about 40-45 minutes) along the Empire State Trail/Hudson River Greenway to get to the Lighthouse.
The shorter way is to park in the Riverside Drive area. You can pretty easily find residential street parking spots alon Cabrini Blvd. or Fort Washington Ave. in the mid-morning weekends. From there, you can take the overpass (Henry Hudson Parkway) on Riverside Drive near 181st Street/PLaza LaFayette to get to HUdson River Greenway/Empire State Trail. Take this (ramp makes it easily accessible for bikes and strollers) to get to the Red Light House under the bridge. This way is about 0.5 miles and will take you about 12-15 minutes to walk to.
Whichever route you choose you should spend some time walking south along the Trail as the views of the bridge are amazing...a lovely walk (or bike) on a nice day.
A few ways to get there...there is the longer way is to park and walk from Riverbank State Park area and is just under a 2-mile walk (about 40-45 minutes) along the Empire State Trail/Hudson River Greenway to get to the Lighthouse.
The shorter way is to park in the Riverside Drive area. You can pretty easily find residential street parking spots alon Cabrini Blvd. or Fort Washington Ave. in the mid-morning weekends. From there, you can take the overpass (Henry Hudson Parkway) on Riverside Drive near 181st Street/PLaza LaFayette to get to HUdson River Greenway/Empire State Trail. Take this (ramp makes it easily accessible for bikes and strollers) to get to the Red Light House under the bridge. This way is about 0.5 miles and will take you about 12-15 minutes to walk to.
Whichever route you choose you should spend some time walking south along the Trail as the views of the bridge are amazing...a lovely walk (or bike) on a nice day.
Écrit le 12 août 2023
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Daniel B
New York, État de New York824 contributions
août 2020
Признаться обычный красный маяк под мостом. Симпатичный, конечно, но ничего особенного. Если будете проезжать мимо - можете завернуть к нему.
Écrit le 30 août 2020
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ6 135 contributions
juin 2020
Don't miss this little gem of a historical spot made famous by the book "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge" by Hildegarde Swift. The lighthouse was decommissioned years ago but its place on the Hudson River under the George Washington Bridge is picturesque and makes for a good visit. This part of Fort Washington Park is beautiful and nice for taking pictures. The breezes are amazing!
The lighthouse is not open but you can take pictures by it. It is a nice part of the park to visit but it is a long trip down walking and not for the faint hearted on the way back up.
The lighthouse is not open but you can take pictures by it. It is a nice part of the park to visit but it is a long trip down walking and not for the faint hearted on the way back up.
Écrit le 23 juin 2020
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sbecon
Washington, District de Columbia248 contributions
août 2019 • En famille
I grew up in NY and didn’t know about the little red lighthouse. In a sunny day in August we took a short walk to enjoy the river views, the lighthouse, and the novelty of walking under the bridge. Very pleasant walk.
Écrit le 24 août 2019
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Paul J
Oceanside, État de New York271 contributions
janv. 2019 • En famille
Great spot to visit for any age. Spectacular sights of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Paved path through Fort Washington park makes it an easy trip. For an added plus park at The Cloisters and walk down to the footbridge near 181st St. Added plus for small children, have them read the story of the Little Red Lighthouse and the Big Grey Bridge.
Écrit le 20 janvier 2019
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Bat999
Rome, Italie55 774 contributions
juin 2018 • Entre amis
È situato sotto il George Washington Bridge ( lato Manhattan) ed è delizioso e curato . Costruito nel 1921 su un preesistente faro , è molto conosciuto perché ha ispirato un libro famoso negli USA . Situato in un’ampia e riposante zona verde , merita una visita anche se difficilmente ci si arriva perché è lontano da altre attrazioni turistiche. Fermato metro ( linea A fermata 175th) lontana circa 800 metri .
Écrit le 5 janvier 2019
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bosl2018
New York, État de New York1 contribution
avr. 2018
I've always wanted to go to this and just never got around to it until now at age 55, but I'm glad I did. I was apprehensive at first as it seemed complicated and wasn't sure how safe it was. Turns out that it wasn't so complicated and we went a shorter way than the Google Maps gave us (but the Google Map gives a safer way if you are doing it alone). All in all, well worth it. And check out the Sisyphus Stones on the longer walk.
Écrit le 18 octobre 2018
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Helen P
Goshen, État de New York52 contributions
juil. 2018 • En famille
We remember being there years ago and went searching for it again-not aneady place to access but very nice.
Écrit le 26 juillet 2018
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Kathy V
New York, État de New York56 contributions
févr. 2018 • Entre amis
We walked from the parking lot at 153rd St., off the West Side Highway, to the Little Red Lighthouse, under the George Washington Bridge (and back) and found glorious views, fascinating details and good exercise (~3 miles round trip).
Before anyone starts the walk, of course they have to read the children's classic The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge, which adds immensely to the emotional satisfaction of finally seeing the heroic "little brother" still perched on its Jacob's Point rocks. You can't go inside the lighthouse, but wandering around it is delightful.
On the way, we found a great set of sculpted rocks and saw the artist continuing to assemble his shoreline piece. We saw a basketball court under the highway, no doubt the West Side Story set inspiration. We had sunset views of Manhattan on our way back to the car.
This is a hidden gem of NYC!
Before anyone starts the walk, of course they have to read the children's classic The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge, which adds immensely to the emotional satisfaction of finally seeing the heroic "little brother" still perched on its Jacob's Point rocks. You can't go inside the lighthouse, but wandering around it is delightful.
On the way, we found a great set of sculpted rocks and saw the artist continuing to assemble his shoreline piece. We saw a basketball court under the highway, no doubt the West Side Story set inspiration. We had sunset views of Manhattan on our way back to the car.
This is a hidden gem of NYC!
Écrit le 3 mars 2018
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“Currently closed to the public. For more information about tours and festivals, please call the Urban Park Rangers at (212) 360-1444.”
Rédigé le 27 septembre 2024
Hi lovethatbark,
Obviously NYC isn't the best place for driving or parking, but there is a parking lot at 148 that you can park at and then walk up. You have to get to 148 by going to 158 and broadway and turning west onto 158 down to Riverside Drive but under and it will take you to the parking lot.
If you're coming from the north and from the GWB, take the Hudson Parkway and take the 158th st exit. Will take you to the same parking lot.
This walk from 148 to the lighthouse (at approx 178) will be a bit easier than walking from 181 (since it's flat). However, you can also try to find street parking at 181 and walk down the crazy hill.
Rédigé le 28 novembre 2017
Hi, how do you get there by car? I have a difficult time finding the directions...Thank you so much.
Rédigé le 9 mars 2016
You can't reach the lighthouse by car. You either have to park at 148 and walk north (googlemap to Ten Mile River Playground) or park at 181 and surrounding areas and walk down the crazy hill (and back up that crazy hill).
Rédigé le 28 novembre 2017
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