With the access road to the stables visible ahead, the trail bears right, passes between abandoned concrete tank supports, and begins to run along the ridge of Garret Mountain, with the stables to the left. Just before reaching the park boundary, the yellow blazes turn left, leaving the road and ascending into the woods on a footpath. At the next intersection, the trail bears left and continues parallel to the paved Weasel Drift Road. The trail turns right and runs parallel to the road (do not follow the paved road leading to the park stables). In another 250 feet, as the gravel path bears left, the Yellow Trail continues straight ahead, climbing an embankment and again crossing the paved road. Follow the yellow blazes, which turn right on a wide gravel path. ![]() Just beyond, it reaches a junction with the White Trail, which begins here. The trail climbs a rise and-just before reaching a paved road-turns sharply left and descends to cross Park Road, the main road that circles the park. You’ll pass abandoned concrete picnic tables on the left and an abandoned shelter (as well as a newer building) on the right. A short distance beyond, the trail turns left, away from the stream, and begins to climb. Continue ahead where the road branches off to the left. The trail parallels a stream on the right. Turn left onto the Yellow Trail, which you will follow for the entire hike. As you pass the entrance to the smaller building, you’ll reach the Yellow Trail. Turn right and park in the parking area.įrom the parking area, follow the path downhill to a lawn at the southern end of Barbour’s Pond, and turn left onto a wide macadam path, passing to the left of a stone building and a smaller maintenance building. Turn right and continue along the park road for 0.4 mile to the parking area for the Pat Di Ianni Boat House, on the right. In 0.3 miles, you will reach the entrance to Garret Mountain Reservation on the right. (If you are coming from the west, take Exit 56A and proceed south on Squirrelwood Road.) Continue along Squirrelwood Road for 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Mountain Avenue at the New Street Reservoir. ![]() Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto Squirrelwood Road. Dogs are permitted on leash, and a free trail map (without contours) is available online at To reach the trailhead, take I-80 west to Exit 56 (Squirrelwood Road/Woodland Park/Paterson). Allow about 2 1/2hours for the hike, which includes time to stop and admire the views of the skyline. Although there are a few steep sections, for the most part, the hike features gentle grades. You’ll also pass the stone observation tower of the Lambert Castle and walk along the scenic Barbour Pond. Yet this three-mile hike around Garret Mountain in Paterson and Woodland Park is one of the most interesting hikes in the area, as it features spectacular views of the New York City skyline. When thinking about possible hiking destinations in Bergen and Passaic Counties, Paterson is probably not a location that comes to mind.
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