Another place I visited was the Eagle Rock Reservation which is over 400 acres of wooded land in West Orange on the top of the Watchung’s First Mountain. The reservation got its name because bald eagles used to nest in the rocky cliffs on the edge of the mountain. The reservation is undeveloped and contains picnic areas, horseback riding paths and hiking trails. The Highlawn Pavillon is a restaurant located on the top of the mountain and has a perfect view of the New York City skyline. The reservation contains the Lenape Trial which is a 33 mile trail that extends through Essex County .
At Lookout Point, visitors can view the New York City Skyline which is where I found a memorial for September 11, 2001 called “Remembrance and Rebirth”. This memorial encompasses several sculptures and other items that represent a remembrance of the events of 9/11. This location was chosen for the memorial because it is a perfect view of the place where the twin towers once stood. Eagle Rock Reservation is a great place to go to have a picnic, to go hiking, or to view the New York Skyline.
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