There are a number of ways to approach this cache. For a nice
stroll, you can come from my nearby Oakland Overlook cache, or from
my Matapin Rock, or Cannonball II caches. Or you can start on the
orange blazed Schuber Trail, by the Camp Tamarack sign on Skyline
Drive. I've incorporated this into my Hiker Series. For those who
are completing that cache hike and have yet to find this cache, its
a nice detour.
Note: For those of you looking for the easy way in, you'll
notice what looks like an easy approach from Midvale Mountain Road.
Though this approach is on county property, there is no legal place
to park here for the general public. Only those who have paid to
use Camp Glen Gray are allowed access from this point. Be
advised that this road is patrolled frequently and the
ranger/caretaker lives on it and has some very loud
dogs.
The cache is covered well. Please make certain it remains
that way, as it's very close to the trail. Thanks!
Here is the recommended route. Of course, you aren't
obligated to follow it, but if you do, it's an excellent hike that
should take you about 4-6 hours to complete depending on your
pace.
Park at the upper parking lot on Skyline Drive. You will see
the orange blazes for the Schuber Trailhead across the street, near
the Camp Tamarack sign. Starting at the Schuber trailhead take it
to Cache 1, then on to the white blazed Millstone Trail and Rocky
Slide Gulch for Cache 2. Continue on the white (Millstone)trail to
the yellow trail, cross the road then on to cache 3.
After finding Cache 3, continue on the Schuber/Yellow trail,
then make a left left onto the Old Guard trail (white blaze with
green leaf in center) and continue to Cache 4. After finding cache
4, continue on the Old Guard trai, cross the pipeline cut, then the
Cannonball and Hoeferlin (also yellow)trails. You'll then reach the
escarpment, where you will see nice views of the Wanaque Reservoir
through the trees. Here the Old Guard joins the red blazed,
Ringwood Ramapo Trail. Follow it to Cache 5. After finding this one
continue on the the Old Guard. You'll cross the Hoeferlin again and
reach the Cannonball for the second time. Make a right here and
head to Cache 6. The Cannonball soon joins the Hoeferlin and they
eventually cross a gravel road together and cache 7 is close by.
They then reach Skyline Drive before heading back into the woods
beyond the yellow gate. After passing the gate, continue on the
Hoeferlin/Cannonball. The Cannonball will split to the right. Stay
on the Hoeferlin and take it Cache 8, then back to your
car.
Here are the caches in this series:
Cache1
Cache2
Cache3 Cache4
Cache5
Cache6
Cache7
Cache8
Dogs Allowed
Bicycles not permitted on paths No restrooms available More
than Half a Mile from Trailhead |
