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Summary: Take the orange blazed Schuber Trl. Then turn right on the white blazed Millstone Trl, which passes a decent view, then joins the Yellow Trl. Together they cross a road, then the Yellow splts to the right and climbs gently. Soon the Schuber Trl joins and together they pass a rocky area with a scenic view. Reaching the green and white blazed Old Guard Trl turn left. The trail climbs and crosses a gasline, then the Cannonball trail and the yellow blazed Hoeferlin Trl. It soon joins up with the red blazed Ringwood Ramapo. There is a view here that is best when leaves are down. Continue on the Old Guard until it reaches the Hoeferlin (yellow blazes) and proceed south. The Cannonball Trail (red w/ white C) soon joins. A short side trip (red/white blazes) brings you to Matapan Rock which has a decent view. Continue on the Hoeferlin/Cannonball as they descend and skirt Skyline Dr and head back into the woods. The Cannonball soon leaves. Continue on the Hoeferlin to your car. Trailhead: Route 287 to Skyline Drive exit. North on Skyline Drive. Parking is across from Camp Tamarack sign. Trailhead is across the street, by the sign. (Lat:41.04698 Lon:-74.25087) Trail Guides for Ramapo Mountains Loop: New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NJ Div of Parks and Forestry 973-962-2242 & Bergen Cty Parks 201-336-7275 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 zack on 6/14/2007 nice trail, well marked some parts of the "old guard" trail are a little overgrown so the trail on the ground is hard to see but there are plenty of green and white flashes so just look for them on the trees. saw three deer and a wild turkey. a gps map of my route on the trail is here--- http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nj/oakland/489544308
Reviewed by Mary and Gary on 7/23/2006 Enjoyed the hike, well marked and this site described the trail very well, good on a hot afternnoon, only saw one other person with a dog, everyone else was across the road at the lake. Actually first heard then saw a rattlesnake on the yellow trail heading south. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||