Paulo's Peak — Attraction in New York

This hill was formed in the 1960s as road crews working to build the Staten Island Expressway cleared tons of serpentine from where the road crosses Todt Hill, and all that rock had to go somewhere. They piled it up on high ground in undeveloped parkland.

A few decades later the Parks Department named the pile for master builder Robert Moses, the driving force behind the expressway, the Verrazano Bridge, and many other projects. I suspect the wags at Parks were also thinking of Mt Sinai, but you won't find anything of religious significance on this summit.

Today hardy trees and other plants grow on the man-made serpentine hill, which has a path that winds up it. Easiest access is from a tiny parking area on Rockland Ave and Manor Rd, where there is also a bus stop. There are good views from the top, even out to the ocean particularly when there are no leaves...

This"mountain" was originally called Moses Mountain. Named after Robert Moses ( The " Destroyer" of NYC) It was built from the escavation work from the building of the Staten Island Expressway back in the 1960s. There was so much excess rocks and fill with no place to put it so they trucked to the present location. At the time the area was not designated as a park or the Greenbelt so that's why it was...

Paulo's Peak offers a refreshing escape right in the heart of NY. It’s not too crowded and the views are stunning, especially at sunset. It’s a perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty of the city. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to unwind and enjoy...