5 Scenic Places To View The Solar Eclipse

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — For the first time in nearly 40 years the United States will be able to view a solar eclipse and there are some great spots in North Jersey to watch it.

North Jerseyans will see the moon dim about 75 percent of the sun at about 2:45 p.m. The eclipse will start at 2 p.m. and finish just before 4 p.m.

Here is a list of place where you can see the eclipse.

Garret Mountain Reservation, Woodland Park

The 500-acre park features plenty of open spaces to view the eclipse. There is also the 75-foot Lambert Observation Tower that gives people a panoramic view of the cliffs below.

Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

There is plenty of space and picnic tables to enjoy a lunch at while you watch the eclipse. Just punch in 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park.

Ramapo Mountain State Forest, Oakland and Ringwood

There is a little hike associated with watching the eclipse at this 120-acre forest around the Ramapo Lake. The Wanaque Ridge trail gives people a good view of the western sky and there is plenty of parking. Exit 57 off of Route 287 in Oakland.

High Point, Wantage

This is the highest point in New Jersey at 1,803 feet above sea level. It offers 360-degree views of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. There is a $10 fee to enter Monument Park at High Point State Park.

South Mountain Reservation, South Orange

This reservation has Washington Rock, a historic monument that overlooks the New York City skyline. There is also the Hemlock Falls has, which is a little ways away.

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