The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Hunters in new jersey killed 510 bears during the states extended black bear hunt, which ended on saturday. Campbell announces the opening of a new parking area at splitrock reservoir in rockaway township, morris county. New jerseys skylands offer beauty, awe, history, and mystery to any. Guide books call this a gem in northern new jersey and they are right. Join us as we discuss the new jersey fishing license options, fishing rules and. Rock climbing new jersey high country by john anderson. Alternate names for this reservoir include splitrock pond, solitrock pond and solitrock reservoir. John rock in new jersey nj 19 records found whitepages. You will come to a fork in split rock, take the road on the left. Split rock road split rock reservoir, hibernia, nj 3 of 3 youre driving on a rural dirt road, hoping your car will hold up to the abuse.
All songs considered brought together by a shared love of r. Split rock road is a notoriously creepy place in new jersey, with references on both the weird new jersey website and the lost destinations website. Department of environmental protection dep commissioner bradley m. The launch sight is a bit sketchy for getting your kayak to the water as it is a steep path to the boulder lined water. View 25 photos for 16 split rock rd, north haledon, nj 07508 a bed, bath, 0. Canoe, kayak, or other small cartop boat use no gas motors permitted fishing from boats. See 4 photos and 2 tips from 72 visitors to the comic book store. Outside the distant drone of automobiles and occasional roar of passing jets, there are few clues that youre smack in the middle of the most densely populated state in the us.
This is the route of the blueblazed split rock loop trail, which you will follow for most of the hike. Find topography maps and local info on reservoirs in monmouth county, new jersey state nj. Classical country music jazz pop music rock soundtracks browse all. All available back issues of weird nj magazine may be purchased through our web sites shopping cart, or by visiting our amazon store. Split rock reservoir smallmouth and largemouth bass attempt. Splitrock reservoir is a large manmade lake located in morris county, new jersey. The bridge is about a mile or so after the pavement ends. The reservoir s 770 acres are fast becoming a gem for bass fishermen in the central portion of the state. Now the river is so toxic, part of it is a superfund site.
The reservoir is owned by jersey city for the purpose of water supply. River otters at split rock reservoir, rockaway township, nj. Gorgeous destination, very enjoyable paddle, and some of the best kayaking in new jersey but. This book weird nj which i understand is also published for other. Weird nj began in 1989 as a personal newsletter sent to friends by mark moran and mark sceurman. Weird nj or wnj is a semiannual magazine that chronicles local legends, hauntings, ghost stories, folklore, unusual places or events, and anything considered weird in new jersey. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkensj. Split rock loopfour birds trail short loop new yorknew.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Loop hike to indian cliffs from timberbrook road new. In 1981 he delivered cats, based on old possums book of practical cats and other. They headed for the san gabriel reservoir that sunday morning, and were last seen alive that evening. View 18 photos for 77 split rock rd, boonton, nj 07005 a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1. The trails travel through a variety of terrain and forest types and offer a unique opportunity to experience the wild side of the lake champlain valley. Dam fishing hiking kayaking the reservoir and surrounding land is owned by the state of new jersey and the public may access the water body for fishing and kayaking only from. Maps, satellite views, local search, photos, wiki information of new jersey reservoir. J your travel guide to new jerseys local legends and best kept secrets. The state is packed with far more evil than tv could ever invent. Split rock road is the 2014 winner of the discovery awards for short stories.
I got distracted by the heat and thoughts of the weather girls as the temperatures has been soaring wellpast 90 degrees on a daily basis the last few weeks, we here at bghv wanted to share a little tip with out readers about our favorite place to cool off. There is a manmade dam on the southwest end of the reservoir. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. It isnt yosemite and it isnt the gunks, but theres a unique kind of cragging that goes on here. Legendary rocks and boulders in new jersey skylands visitor. Splitrock reservoir rockaway 2020 all you need to know. Saras members are very committed to volunteering communications support to many community service events. Moran have created a journal of new jerseys unwritten history. Weird nj your travel guide to new jerseys local legends. Challenging loop around splitrock reservoir with views of the reservoir and. Rockaway township is a municipality located in morris county in northwest new jersey. The reservoir is three miles from end to end, with many large islands. For instance, lone rock near boonton and lake hopatcongs riven split.
This often fills up and if it is, you are out of luck. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. We began with eighthounce jig heads with fiveinch synthetic leeches, switched to chompers worms, then i tied on the popper to approach a very calm, peaceful sunset. Split rock reservoir is located in rockaway nj and is 625 acres of paddling heavenfor nj. The house is owned by the town and is now a historical. The township can be reached via route 80 at exits at 37 hibernia and 35a and 35b mount hope. A conical stone structure just east of the road south of the reservoir was said by weird nj readers to be a site where local druids practiced. We host the annual split rock chapbook series and publish ecofriendly books. Splitrock reservoir is a reservoir located just 2 miles from lake telemark, in morris county, in the state of new jersey, united states, near white meadow lake, nj. Located along the passaic river, below the 140yearold dundee dam in garfield, is a sandstone boulder bears some primitive graffiti. Thats exactly what i thought over the weekend, when ivan suggested we check out the splitrock resevoir dam in morris county.
Rockaway, nj 07866 hampton inn at denville 973 6641050 350 morris ave denville, nj 07834. A bear dragged 50yearold christopher petronino into a cave at split rock reservoir in new jersey it bit hi s leg and shoulders but he fought back with a rock. It is common to find yourself waiting while people are loading things into and out of their boats, which is rude. Boy scout leader attacks bear with hammer after being. Jul 20, 2010 split rock reservoir in north jersey, new jersey, 4 replies need help. Split rock is a slight left about one mile down, it starts up a hill. The new jersey walk book, published by the new york new jersey trail conference has a detailed verbal description of the four birds and the splitrock loop. Split rock road is a collection of stories from firsttime author, james mcallen. Shady after leaving kinnelon castle, we literally stumbled across the legendary split rock road, when our driver yelled. J they are the chroniclers of the creepy, bards of the bizarre mr. Others say that the old bridge itself is haunted by the spirits of unfortunate. The new york times enough with the headsevering mobsters of jersey. Over the first ten years that weve been publishing weird nj magazine, mark and i have received several offers from various publishing companies interested in having us write a weird nj book. The reservoir is surrounded by woods and can be reached by traveling a mile on a dirt road known as split rock road.
This loop hike climbs to a panoramic viewpoint over the split rock reservoir and goes by misty pond and durham pond. Weird nj your travel guide to new jerseys local legends and. There is no boat ramp and trailers are prohibited in the parking lot though, so the selection of boats that can be brought in is limited to what can fit on or in a vehicle. Before reaching the crest of the hill, the trail bears right and enters the woods. Splitrock reservoir is 1,500 acres 610 ha of wilderness part of farny state park, surrounding a 650 acre reservoir, located on the borders of rockaway township and kinnelon, in morris county, new jersey, united states. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The average annual precipitation is about 14 inches and the mean annual temperature is about 50 degrees f. That day, donald lee baker, a year old azusan, went for a bike ride with brenda howell, 11, from fort bragg, who was visiting relatives next door. The launching area is rather rocky, steep and small. Split rock reservoir splitrock road boonton, nj website. Fished split rock reservoir with my son up along this eastern shoreline photographed, a cove in between, and back on the bluffs and near the dam. Ely understood where the others probably were and drove into the property with members of the forest fire service.
Lindsey kelleher, the record, northjersey published 5. The reservoir offers a variety of structures for anglers to fish, ranging from coves, rocky shorelines and. In the past these have ranged from the black river biathlon, ms150 bike tour, succasunna days, march of dimes walk america, persons with disabilities bikeathon, to the budd lake triathlon. This fellow was a young forester taking the day off camping and fishing on split rock reservoir, slightly south and west of wanaque. The reservoir is nestled deep in the woods where it can be reached by traveling a mile on a dirt road known as split rock road. Warehouses reservoir is a tangled, jangled love song. Nov 19, 2010 npr producer art silverman uncovers new jerseys filthy situation.
Boy scout leader survives 80minute bear mauling with help. It consists of 20 stories about ordinary people in lessthanordinary circumstances. Nestled between the stonybrook and greenpond mountains, its shoreline is largely undeveloped, save the dam at the south end. Petroglyphs, or rock carvings have never been fully documented in new jersey, despite many surveys of indian villages and shelters over the years. River otters at split rock reservoir, rockaway township, nj duration. Clean water and miles of shoreline to explore make splitrock reservoir a great place for small boating. The quarry was abandoned over 100 years ago, after a massive ammunition explosion ended in tragedy. Incredibly scenic reservoir ringed by hills and rock cliffs, with several. Though often spelled split rock reservoir, it is actually one word splitrock. The red rock series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium on alluvial fans and stream terraces. Though often spelled split rock reservoir, it is actually. There are no houses on the reservoir and electric motorboats only which make for an extremely peaceful kayaking experience. If you are interested in what the launch area used to look like, see kayaking splitrock reservoir in july.
Ford faesch house built in 1768, the house was said to be frequented by george washington during the revolutionary war. Bear drags scout leader into a cave and mauls him in new. We found 19 records for john rock in montague, bound brook and 30 other cities in new jersey. Turn right onto upper hibernia road across from marcella community center on left. Split rock reservoir in north jersey, new jersey, 4 replies need help.
Hippo rock got a reboot the new jersey pine barrens have a plethora of deserted villages, most of them simply abandoned decades, even centuries ago. Fiftyeight were killed in morris county, where split rock reservoir is located. Others say that the old bridge itself is haunted by the spirits of unfortunate drowning victims stories tell of skinnydipping teens leaping from the guard tower in the middle of the bridge, into the reservoir, only to be sucked into the unseen underwater drain below that runs through the dam and. Elevation, lat and long coordinates and usps topo map data by. Its a full color volume of 276 pages of weirdness that we know you are all going to love.
The split rock reservoir is a scenic water body ringed by hills and rock cliffs, with several islands. Aunt molly road, hopewell, the bridge to nowhere in mud city. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Ghost story of split rock road 684 words 123 help me. Was pine barrens town gateway to another dimension. Located in howell township, this reservoir is operated by the new jersey water supply authority for water supply and recreation. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Splitrock reservoir rockaway, new jersey lake, reservoir.
If youre looking for a key comic, they have boxes behind the desk. He noticed a bright glow out the back of his rear window. You come to a seemingly abandoned, onelane bridge in worse condition than the road. Aug, 2007 split rock reservoir in north jersey, new jersey, 4 replies need help. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Some have reported seeing unidentified glowing lights hovering above the reservoir late at night. Through holly egers wonderfully developed annie in her thoroughly enjoyable novel split rock, various aspects of what it means to love well and to be loved wellor not so wellare instigated by annie as she lives into relationships with, her husband, gordon, who is sort of caring and distant all at once. In 2003, the reservoir was opened to the public for recreational purposes including. Rock climbing joshua tree, 2nd regional rock climbing series paperback september, 2000 a life outdoors is a life well lived.
My husband and i are reading it in great detail and making notes of most interesting nj legends and places to visit. In the past these have ranged from the black river biathlon, ms150 bike tour, succasunna days, march of dimes walk america, persons with disabilities bikea. Its approximately 4 miles at its widest point, with a dambridge on the south side, and a large island about halfway in. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title split rock. Jun 11, 2012 this feature is not available right now. The reservoir is surrounded by woods and can be reached by traveling a mile. But is the carved rock the handiwork of ancient native americans, or much more recent taggers. Millville police, ems, fish and wildlife and the nj forest fire service were contacted at about 1. Weird nj is a travel guide and magazine to places you wont find on state funded maps or located on any tourist attraction pamphlets.
The grim story begins on august 5, 1956, just a few miles east of devils gate. Map directions to any reservoir in monmouth county, new jersey. Splitrock reservoir fishing near lake telemark, new jersey. As you continue down the road, you come to a bridge on top of a dam and an. When you reach the second power line crossing, turn right and follow a dirt road uphill, under the power line. We here at weird nj were very proud of our first book. The humidity is rising the barometer is getting low oh wait, sorry. The majority of places in new jersey are local crags. Click on the thumbnail to bring up a bigger image in a popup window. From the parking area, proceed ahead east along split rock road for 0. The reservoir consists of several large lakes interconnected with many large.
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