Otter Hole Area
Norvin Green State Forest
Passaic Co.
New Jersey
Hiking Trails:
Torne Trail: Red blaze
Hewitt-Butler Trail: Blue blaze
Total Time: 1:25 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.3 Miles
Pros: Great views, good climb
Cons: None
Hike Type: Figure Eight Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bfkb6YT3iwQMw54bA
This was a cold spring day, and my first hike in the area with everything turning green and in bloom. I parked at Otterhole Road at the county line right where it turns in Glenwild Ave, and took the Torne Trail up and through the valley. I then took the Hewitt-Butler Trail up to Osio Rock, which affords a great view past the rock.
I then turned around from Osio Rock and took the Hewitt-Butler Trail back down to the valley, and then took it up to Torne Mountain, going through the steep scramble up to the view. I then took the trail back down the mountain and then to my car.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Pond at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| Start of the Hike |
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| Torne Trail / Hewitt-Butler Trail Intersection |
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| Osio Rock |
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| View from Behind Osio Rock |
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| Manhattan Skyline |
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| Osio Rock Crevice |
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| Steep and Rocky Route up Torne Mountain |
