Garret Mountain Reservation is a 568-acre park located primarily in Woodland Park in southern Passaic County, New Jersey, United States and one of several National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey.
The reservation covers the northernmost part of the First Watchung Mountain and reaches over 500 feet (150 m) above sea level where General Washington’s troops could observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780.
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Rifle Camp Park is a 169-acre Passaic county park eastern edge extends into Clifton as well. The area of Rifle Camp Park also served as a location where Washington’s troops could observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. The name ‘Rifle Camp’ comes from the fact that Major James Parr’s rifle corps camped for a short time in the vicinity of the Great Notch, just to the south of the park.
The proximity of Garrett Mountain to The Great Falls waterfall was also important to colonial times, as General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton stopped by the falls during the the Revolutionary War on July 10, 1778.
Shortly afterward, Washington's Aide-de Camp, James McHenry (who was also present) wrote this account of the event: "After viewing these falls we seated ourselves round the General under a large spreading oak within view of the spray and in hearing of the noise. A fine cool spring bubbled out most charmingly from the bottom of the tree. The travelling canteens were immediately emptied and a modest repast spread before us, of cold ham, tongue and some biscuit. With the assistance of a little spirit we composed some excellent grog. Then we chatted away a very cheerful half hour - and then took our leave of the friendly oak."
This cache is one of "The American Revolution Geo~Trail" caches throughout New Jersey. These program geocaches are hidden at historic locations which have a connection to important New Jersey's American Revolutionary War history. To participate in the optional Geo-Trail, after you find the geocache, locate the secret code and record it into your passport which you will print from the Geo~Trail website. Information at njpatriots.org
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