Category: Passaic County

Exploring Long Pond Ironworks
Located next to the popular Monksville Reservoir and along the major Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Long Pond Ironworks is…

Hiking the Garret Mountain Yellow Loop
Garret Mountain Reservation, spanning the cities of Paterson and Woodland Park, is one of North Jersey’s most popular…

Kayaking the Excellent Monksville Reservoir
Monksville Reservoir is a large reservoir home to some of the best paddling in New Jersey. Located in…

Exploring the Ruins of Van Slyke Castle
Located atop Ramapo Mountain State Forest lies one of New Jersey’s most unique hiking destinations—Van Slyke Castle. What…

Hiking Norvin Green’s Stone Living Room and Torne Mountain
Located just a short hike from Norvin Green State Forest’s parking area is one of New Jersey’s more…

Finding Bigfoot on the Ringwood Sculpture Trail
Hidden at the end of a nondescript dead-end road is the surprisingly impressive Ringwood Sculpture Trail. A short…

Hiking Governor Mountain at Ringwood State Park
Located in Ringwood State Park, Governor Mountain is a little-known peak offering views of the Wanaque Reservoir. An…

Hiking High Mountain
Explore North Jersey Review: Overlooked park featuring an excellent view of New York City

The Secret Treatment Plant Falls of Little Falls, New Jersey
Located in the Passaic County town of Totowa and viewable from Little Falls is a large but little-known…

Explore The Bearfort Ridge Loop: A Hiker’s Guide
Abram S. Hewitt is a large and rugged state forest located in West Milford. One of the highlights…
Recent Posts
Hiking to the Indian Cliffs Above Splitrock Reservoir

Hiking the Small Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary and Lamont Reserve

Hiking to the Tallest Waterfall in New Jersey: Greenbrook Falls (With the Undercliff Ruins)

The Scenic Reservoir Loop at Apshawa Preserve

Paddling the Crystal-Clear Water of White Lake, New Jersey

The Underwhelming Gristmill Trail at Swartswood State Park

Hiking White Lake Natural Resource Area

Kayaking Swartswood Lake

Exploring the Family-Friendly Gnome Hollow Preserve

Kayaking at New Jersey’s Deepest Natural Lake: Lake Aeroflex

Mount Tammany: Hiking New Jersey’s Most Iconic Mountain

Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins

Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines

Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park

Hiking Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond


























