Oldham Pond North Haledon, NJ 07508

"In terms of pure view this has some high points. Unfortunately a few things distract from the experience. There is a nice walk (sidewalk with benches) along High Mountain Road but due to traffic there is often (always) noise. Ambient traffic noise is OK (this is Jersey!) most times but not blasting car radios, loud motorcycles, commercial trucks bounding along like metal mountains, cars racing etc. The trails into the southern section are OK, needs some litter clean and some actual trail definition (perhaps even following Molly Ann Brook, a local Boy Scout troupe could get this place in shape in one season). The good points? There is some nice birding to be had. A couple of skittish Grey Herons, swans, ducks and geese (and more). People were fishing from the street side walkway as well. When I was back by Molly Brook I noticed fish jumping out of the water and other good signs of life (didn't spot any turtles directly but saw some turtle sign). There is a spillway at the South end which unfortunately is completely fenced off - especially since it is a nice one with the runoff funneled down into a basin to revive the brook. Verdict? If you are in the area and want to take a minute to appreciate the scenery... do so. If you are slightly adventurous shimmy down the poorly maintained trails toward Molly Brook and sit on one of the boulders and just watch the wildlife on the lake (since they are set back from the banks the birds and such will slowly approach)."