The Hudson River is an interesting and scenic place to paddle for those who enjoy urban scenery and are up for an adventure. Exploring the waters of the Hudson provides paddlers with very impressive urban scenery, including the New York City skyline, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, and more. This trip starts just below the George Washington Bridge at the Hazards Dock and follows the river down to the take-out at Liberty State Park located on the New Jersey side just across from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Larger boat traffic is common on the river and the tides and winds can result in some rough waters for paddling so pay attention to the conditions before setting out. Also be aware that access between the put-in and take-out is somewhat sparse so there may be stretches of river where landing may not be possible.