Prospect Rock

Hike Description

1. Begin hiking on the State Line Trail and ascend for 0.25 mile before turning right (houses are still in view here).
2. For the next 0.25 mile, the trail uses log steps to prevent erosion. At mile 0.75, the Ernest Walter Trail (yellow blazes) heads off to the left. This trail makes a loop around Surprise Lake and West Pond.
3. After another 0.1 mile, the State Line Trail turns sharply to the left and then to the right. For the next 0.4 mile, the trail heads west, crossing over the ridge of Bellvale Mountain with several short ascents and descents.
4. At mile 1.2, the State Line Trail joins the A.T. at the New York – New Jersey border, heading north on the A.T. for 0.1 mile to good western views from open rocks. After 0.25 mile, there is a trail register on a pine tree to the right of the trail, and 0.5 mile after joining the A.T. (following a short climb), you will reach Prospect Rock.
5. Retrace your steps to complete the hike.