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Summary: A very nice hike on two of the lesser used trails in this popular park. Start out blue blazed McEvoy Trail. Reaching the dam, bear left on the yellow blazed Hoeferlin Trail. Continue on the dirt road and leave the crowds behind by turning left where the Hoeferlin joins the red blazed) Lookout Trail (the second left). Here the trail has both red and yellow blazes. The trail begins a short climb to a scenic rocky overlook. After the overlook, the trail descends through a stand of mt. laurel. Soon you'll pass through an area that's been heavily damaged by gypsy moths. Most of the trees here are dead, giving this section a somewhat haunting look. After passing through another stand of mt. laurel, the red and yellow trails split. Turn left on the red blazed Lookout Trail. There will be some short ascents and descents as it crosses a few small ridges. The trail then descends gently and ends near the dam. From here, retrace your steps to your car. Trailhead: Route 287 to Skyline Drive exit. Parking and trailhead is on left, not far from 287 overpass. Start at the blue blazed McEvoy Trail. (Lat:41.03202 Lon:-74.25125) Trail Guides for Overlook & Hoeferlin Loop: Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey by Bruce Scofield (NY/NJ Trail Conference) 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 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 11/12/2005 First hike in three years. Elevation change between MP.75 & MP 1 almost stopped me. Continued on and enjoyed views. View of I 287 should be noted. Hiked in mid-week and we saw no one on trail.
Reviewed by BobH on 9/5/2004 Good hike. Difficult at times with some steep and rocky ascents and descents but it made for a good workout. In general I found the trail to be well marked & maintained & varied in terrain. The only thing that kept getting my attention and was slightly annoying was the sound of the traffic on Rt. 287 that at times wasn't too far away from the trail. Nice view at the overlook. 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, Bergen County Hiking, Bergen County Trails, Bergen County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||