Three Rivers Trail - Pequannock, NJ
Posted by: briansnat
N 40° 59.045 W 074° 17.753
18T E 559232 N 4537228
The Three Rivers Trail is a recreational paddling route that includes sections of the Pequannock, Pompton and Ramapo rivers.
Waymark Code: WM446R
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
Published By: nfa
Views: 65
This paddling route brings canoers and kayakers along an underutilized section of river and through little known suburban parkland. Tucked in a narrow area between homes and highways, the trail winds through Aquatic Park and starts out on the Pequannock River, which flows clear and cool and is considered a Class I trout stream, meaning that it supports a wild trout population.
There aren't many places to stop along the route, being that the shorelines are generally choked with poison ivy, but two rest stops with tables and benches have been created along the west shore of the Pequannock (see photo gallery for map). The route then joins the Pompton River for a short distance, then ascends the Ramapo where you will be paddling against the usually very gentle current.
Fishing for smallmouth bass and pickerel is quite good. There may be some trout, but the wild trout area of the Pequannock is a few miles north.
For a suburban river system, there is a surprising amount of wildlife. Deer are frequently seen along the shore and numerous waterfowl such as blue heron, yellow crowned night heron and a variety of duck and turtle species are present.
There are numerous twists, turns and branches along the route. The correct route is marked by signs.
Visit Instructions:Logging waymarks in this category requires a picture of your boat and your GPS at the given parking/launching coordinates,and a brief description of your canoe/kayak trip.
Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.