GWB North Sidewalk — Attraction in Fort Lee

Great new pedestrian/bike path on the north side of the George Washington Bridge. Accessible from Fort Lee on the New Jersey side and from Washington Heights on the New York side.

I entered on the Fort Lee side...parking at the nearby Fort Lee Historic Park. There is a lot there with meters in effect (payable by credit card) and the entrance to Northwalk is a 5 minute walk out of the park.

There is a bike ramp for bikes to get to the path. There are also stairs for pedestrians. If you take the stairs there is an area which details the construction of the bridge and other milestones over the years. Took about 15-20 minutes to read all of the exhibits...which I found very informative. From there, you take stairs down toward the bridge path.

The path is lovely offering some amazing views of the Hudson River looking north. It wasn't too windy and surprisingly, there wasn't much shaking like in some other bridges. The 1.5 mile (each way) pathway is a decent distance to cover on a nice day.

Be sure to snap a picture of the New York - New Jersey state line which is located about halfway across the bridge.

Important to note that bikes and pedestrians share the path. While it is marked that each direction (both bikes and pedestrians) stay to their right...this space can be tight, especially when bikers sometimes ride in groups and faster than suggested. Though there are 15 mph maximum speed signs posted throughout the path...there are some bikers that ignore this. Be careful when walking...especially if you walk slower, use a walker or push a stroller. When approaching the posts, which narrow the path naturally, I suggest taking a quick look behind you to make sure a bike isn't approaching. There are also a few sharp turns as you get closer to the bridge's main posts to be mindful of. Be safe and stay alert.

Overall, it was a great experience. Likely to be much more appreciated on a nice day. Plan an entire day to explore the target area (Washington Heights, NY or Fort Lee, NJ) before returning to your point of origin.

As a bonus, the Fort Lee Historic Park offers some breathtaking views of the bridge and even contains a small museum...be sure to factor that...

I love this crossing. Great job. What an impressive improvement from Southwalk.

Nonetheless, Port Authority will be sued. Bikes should be banned. Especially e-bikes. If not, alike Central Park, bikers should walk alongside. (At least until Southwalk work complete, whereas one should be for bikes another for pedestrians)

Most bikes speed. They are way over speed limit and dangerous.

This is not a velodrome nor race... it's ridiculous how fast these bikes pace downhill, especially near bend. (Fyi. I have ridden bikes most Manhattan/NJ/LI bridges - BMW, GWB... it's half way uphill, halfway downhill... downhill rides should use BRAKES!!!)

Yes. Renovated Northwalk is wider than old Southwark. Bit, not wide enough for pedestrians, joggers, and/or bikes, e-bikes, kickbacks, scooters.

Pedestrians will die, serious injury for both bikers and pedestrians inevitable.

Why make everyone vulnerable? This should be a pleasant commute, not competitive race for vanity.

We know what happened at the Vessel in Hudson Yard. Let's not ruin a good thing here...

The updated George Washington Bridge Northwalk is a pedestrian pathway connecting Fort Lee, NJ to Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY via the George Washington Bridge. Cyclists and pedestrians use the path. It is very nice and usually not busy at all. It is a good walk with spectacular views of the Hudson River, Palisades cliffs, Manhattan...