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Summary: As of 6/30/08 this is a brand new trail. Eventually this will connect with another trail that is being planned and a nice loop hike can be made. For now it's out and back, with the option of returning via some of the woods roads that lace the area. Starting at the trailhead, climb to the ridge and continue along the ridgeline. The trail soon descends into a ravine, then climbs another ridge with a decent westerly view just off the trail. It then descends steeply on switchbacks, crosses a brook and eventually reaches the shore of Lake Sonoma, where a few nice views of the lake can be found. From here it climbs to Overlook Rock where there is an outstanding 180 degree easterly view. Return the way you came, or optionally take one of the woods roads back to your car. Trailhead: Take 287 to Skyline Drive Exit. Take Skyline Drive to end, make right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike. Follow for several miles past reservoir and past Long Pond Ironworks. About 1-2 miles past Long Pond Ironworks, look for Burnt Meadow Rd on your left. Make left onto it and follow it 2.8 miles to trailhead. On the way you will go past a paved section onto rough dirt road. The road will cross a bridge, then turn sharply right, then left. Just beyond this is a road coming in from the right with a yellow gate across it. Park here. Trailhead is on Burnt Meadow Rd about 50 feet south of junction with gated road. Look for orange blazes on trees. You can also approach this coming from the south on Burnt Meadow Rd, but you'll need a high clearance, 4WD vehicle to do so. (Lat:41.101917 Lon:-74.324083) Trail Guides for Overlook Rock - Norvin Green State Forest: New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (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 39 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
