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Summary: Catch the blue blazed Hewitt Butler Trail. It climbs a rocky area, then crosses the beginning of the red blazed Tourne Trail. Continue past the red trail and up a fairly steep slope. Upon reaching the top there are some nice views to the northwest. In an open area to your left is an interesting stone living room, complete with chairs, arm rests, love seats, hassocks and end tables, all made of stone.The view from the living room is a nice one, making it a great place for lunch. Continue on the blue trail and it begins to descend steeply down a rocky area and crosses the red trail again at the bottom of a rocky ravine. Continue on the blue. It begins to climb again and you'll shortly reach the summit, known as Osio Rock, with excellent 360 degree views thanks to the gypsy moths killing all the trees there. Turn around and retrace your steps back down and catch the red trail in the ravine. After short scramble over rocks its an easy walk back to the car. Trailhead: Hamburg Turnpike to Glenwild Ave. Parking area is next to Bloomingdale/West Milford border (look for Welcome to West Milford sign, or Welcome to Bloomingdale sign depending on which direction you are traveling. Trailhead is directly across from parking area. (Lat:41.04405 Lon:-74.34812) Trail Guides for Osio Rock and Tourne Mtn: 50 Hikes In New Jersey by Bruce Scofield (Backcountry Press) New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey by Bruce Scofield (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NJ Division of Parks and Forestry 973-962-2242 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 43 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by lgs on 11/30/2003 Just took this hike with 2 adults and 2 kids, ages 4 and 8. Very athletic kids who love to run and jump and climb. They needed it on this trail. The 4 year old was fantastic, she never complained. I was winded, and needed hiking shoes, not sneakers. Coming down was steep. We enjoyed the views, the air was great. Met nice people on the trail. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||