Abram S. Hewitt State Forest,
Passaic Co., New Jersey /
Appalachian Trail National Scenic Trail Area,
Orange Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
State Line Trail: Blue blaze
Appalachian Trail: White blaze
Total Time: 3:45 hour
Estimated Distance: 7.3 Miles
Pros: Very scenic area with good climbs and good views
Cons: Parking is difficult when busy, lots of sun and limited tree cover
This was a beautiful spring day. It was cold in the morning, but quickly warmed up. I had been to the area many years ago, and decided it was a good opportunity to revisit the area especially for my quest to further facilitate my travels along the Appalachian Trail.
I found the parking area for the State Line Trail to be full, so I turned around on Lake Shore Rd, on the side of the road on the New York/New Jersey state line. I took the State Line Trail up the mountain, and at the end of the trail at the Appalachian Trail, and took the Appalachian Trail north to Prospect Rock. Prospect Rock has a sweeping view of Greenwood Lake with a large bedrock exposure. There is also a seasonal flag put up every spring that remains through the fall.
I continued on the Appalachian Trail after Prospect Rock, and then descending along the trail until the next ascent, which is a steep climb with rungs in the rock to be able to climb. There is another excellent view at this point wither another excellent vantage point of Greenwood Lake and beyond. I then continued on the Appalachian Trail north past the cairns and along the ridge, to the next view. I then turned around and took the trail back the same way.
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| Map of the Route |
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| State Line Trailhead |
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| Small Waterfall at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| Rocky Outcrops and Pine Trees Near the Top of the Ridge |
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| End of the State Line Trail |
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| Appalachian Trail at the End of the State Line Trail |
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| Marker on the Appalachian Trail |
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| More Rock Faces and Stunted Pines Along the Bellvale Ridge |
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| View of Greenwood Lake from Prospect Rock |
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| View Facing North from Prospect Rock |
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| Another View at Prospect Rock |
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| American Flag at Prospect Rock |
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| Bedrock Faces at Prospect Rock |
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| Greenwood Lake Facing East |
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| Flat in the Distance at Prospect Rock |
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| Large Rock Face Along Bellvale Mountain |
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| View Facing North |
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| View Facing Northeast |
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| Greenwood and Manhattan Skyline in the Distance |
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| Climbing Rails Along the Appalachian Trail |
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| View above the Climbing Rails |
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| Greenwood Lake and Fox Island |
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| View Facing South |
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| Another View of Greenwood Lake |
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| Cairn on the Appalachian Trail While Walking along the Ridge |
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| Another Cairn Along the Ridge |
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| Close Up of the Cairn |
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| Rockface and Cairn |
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| View at My Northernmost Travel on this Hike |
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| View Facing North, with Schunnemunk Mountain the Distance |
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| Me at the View above the Trail Rungs |
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