Bergen Co.,
New Jersey
Hiking Trails:
Schuber Trail: Orange blaze
Reservoir Loop Trail: Pink blaze
Silver Trail: Silver blaze
Total Time: 1:25 Hours
Estimated Distance: 2.9 Miles
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Level of Recommendation: Recommended
Points of Interest: Scenic lakes
Cons: Lots of people
Although I was off from work, I had to go in to get something from from the office, which is right nearby the Ramapo Valley County Reservation. The temperature was once again unseasonably warm, in the mid-60's. This was yet another December hike in short sleeves. I was at this same area at the beginning of December, and found the new Reservoir Loop Trail. This wasn't on any of my maps, so I was curious where it would take me. It turns out that its a nice loop around the Macmillan Reservoir. On the hiking kiosk at the parking area, it shows a newer map that has this trail labelled as the Reservoir Loop.
I parked at the main parking area, contented with the large groups of people until I reached the Schuber Trail, and then headed towards the waterfall. The waterfall was very strong due to all the recent rains. I continued along the Schuber trail to the intersection of the Silver Trail, and then continued to the Reservoir Loop trail, which I took around the reservoir. I then took the busy Silver Trail back to the MacMillan Reservoir, crossed over the bridge, and headed back to my car.
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| Map of the Route. North Jersey Trails |
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| Waterfall Along the Schuber Trail |
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| Brook Along the Schuber Trail, Draining the MacMillan Reservoir |
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| Spillover from the MacMillan Reservoir Dam |
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| MacMillan Reservoir from the Dam |
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| MacMillan Reservoir from the Rocky Promenade on the North Front |
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| MacMillan Reservoir Nearing the North End |
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| North End of the Macmillan Reservoir |
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| New Bridge Crossing the Inlet of the MacMillan Reservoir |
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| At the North End of the MacMillan Reservoir |
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| At the Southern Exposure of the MacMillan Reservoir |
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