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Summary: Trail starts at Sloatsburg Rd. It's a pleasant, easy hike through a mixed hardood forest with ocassional stands of cedar. Two road crossings are involved (the roads aren't very busy). Upon reaching Governor Mtn, you begin a gentle ascent to the summit. From there you will see excellent views of the Wanaque Reservoir. The trail loops around and joins itself north of Governor Mtn. For shorter hikes you can also start at the crossings on Morris Avenue (knocks a mile off the hike), or Carletondale Rd (which reduces the hike to 2 miles RT). Trailhead: Route 287 to Skyline Dr exit. Take Skyline Drive go end. Following signs for Ringwood State Park, make a right onto 511, then another right onto Sloatsburd Rd. Park at Ringwood Manor. Trailhead is just off Sloatsburg Rd. (Lat:41.1203 Lon:-74.25976) Trail Guides for Governor Mtn: New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Ringwood State Park 1304 Sloatsburg Rd, Ringwood , NJ (973)962-2242 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 37 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Diana G on 6/1/2007 The hike starts off at the base of an incline. You pass over a small brook and then begin to ascend through a grove of healthy hemlocks. You continue up for a little while until you reach a dry river bed. There are many interesting geological formations, evidence of glaciation that occurred thousands of years ago. The trail that blazes through the woodlands pocked with native plants such as Pipsissewa, Rattlesnake orchids & ground pines. As you reach towards the pinnicale you come to a grove of cedar trees & here you will find more evidence of glaciation, deposited boulders & depressions from where the glacial ice left its imprint. The vista at the top of the trail is phenominal-an expansive panoramic view of the Wanaque reservoir! 
Reviewed by SL on 9/14/2005 Hiked this hike on Labor Day weekend. Despite the holiday, we didn't see anyone else on the hike, so it was nice and secluded. The marks for the trails seem to have recently changed (they looked repainted with a new color) so a good map is very helpful. While the view is nice at the top, most of the hike is pretty uneventful. It's all forested area until the top and on the way back we got a little bored with the same view around. Still, it is a good exercise and a nice area despite the lack of views throughout the hike. 
Reviewed by bobh666 on 6/28/2004 This was a decent hike. I was confused though when I started as there are several different trails here (red, yellow, blue) and I wasn't sure which one to take as the map I received at the gate didn't match the one Brian posted. I never did get on Brian's trail but enjoyed myself anyway. Also, at least from my perspective I'd have to say the hike was more moderate than easy. I hiked mainly the red trail and it was very rocky with alot of up and down. I'd recommend this hike for at least a one time experience. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Passaic County Hiking, Passaic County Trails, Passaic County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
