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Trails of Glen GrayMiles of trails criss cross the camp. Trail markers will help you find them as you discover both the history and the beauty of the camp. In addition to the camp's own trails, the North Jersey Trails map from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference shows miles of trails in the area of camp.Trails in camp range in difficulty from short hikes (2 miles) up to the History of the Glen Trail (9.8 miles). Stop in to the Trading Post for Trail Maps and Trail Guides. |
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DESCRIPTION: The History of the Glen Trail travels
for 9.8 miles around 800 acres of Camp Glen Gray and the Ramapo
Mountains. While hiking, you will visit and read about the millstones,
the Cannonball trail, charcoal production, iron mining, the people
who lived here and the rich history of this camp. During the
hike, you will have views of New York City, the Catskill Mountains,
Wanaque Reservoir and western New Jersey. This trail avoids roads to
keep close to nature.
QUALIFICATIONS: This challenging trail has many ups and downs
as you travel through camp. A group can hike the trail in one or two
days. Minimum age for hiking the trail is 11 years of age. A fee of
$1 per hiker is required at the start of the hike to cover the cost
of the trail package. For the Trail award, there is a questionnaire
with 19 informative fill-in questions. Hikers should wear shoes and
clothing appropriate to a backwoods trail running through the Ramapo
Mountains. The trail can be hiked from June through September.
TRAIL AWARDS: History of the Glen Trail awards (patches and medals) can be purchased at the Camp Glen Gray Trading Post at the end of the hike. NOTE: Medals are NOW currently available.
DESCRIPTION: The Millstone Trail winds through 2 miles of Camp
Glen Gray and provides a short trail hike. Despite its shorter length,
there is some interesting terrain to traverse. It runs along Millstone
Hill, the ridge separating Camp Glen Gray from former Boy Scout Camp
Tamarack. Hikers will see a hidden pond, Rattlesnake Cave, a cactus
garden, a southeast viewpoint and a collection of abandoned millstones
in various stages of carving.
Bring a trail lunch as there are several nice places to stop, rest and eat. A patch is available for purchase at the Trading Post after you have completed the questions in the Hike Guide. The guide is available at the Trading Post prior to the hike. For a downloadable trail description, just Click Here
DESCRIPTION: The North Brook Hike runs alongside North Brook, one of the feeders to Lake Vreeland. You'll hike on the Cannonball Road and then follow the Schuber Trail passing Tindall Cabin. For a downloadable trail guide, just Click Here
DESCRIPTION: This ten mile hike, an alternative to the History of The Glen hike, will give you a good workout while you'll get to see a lot of nice views throughout camp. You'll even get to go through a portion of old Camp Tamarack adjacent to Camp Glen Gray. For a downloadable trail guide, just Click Here
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For any additional questions about any of the trails, contact the camp at (201) 327-7234.
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Last updated: October 15, 2009