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The New York New Jersey Trail Conference office is just south of the intersection
of I-287 and Route 17 on Rt 202 (Ramapo Valley Rd.).
From NYS Thruway northbound, I-87 (from Nyack), take I-287 exit and follow instructions below.
From NYS Thruway southbound, I-87 (from Harriman), follow signs for Route 17 south.
From I-287 westbound/southbound, take Rt 17 south to Rt 202.
From I-287 eastbound/northbound, take exit 66 (for Route 17 Mahwah). It will put you on I-287 westbound/southbound from which you can take the Route 17 south exit.
From Route 17 southbound, take Rt 202 exit and turn right (east) on Rt 202.
From Route 17 northbound, take Rt 202 exit and turn right (east) on Rt 202.
From Route 202 westbound/southbound (from Suffern/Mahwah), if you get to Route 17 you just passed us on your right.
From Route 202 eastbound/northbound (from Oakland), we are on your left shortly after going under Route 17.
We are in a brick building approximately
300 feet from the northbound 17 off ramp on the left hand side of the road. Parking is
available on the left and right side of the building. Our office is also
accessible by train and bus. We are a little over a mile from the Suffern
and Mahwah train stations or the Shortline bus at Mahwah. Call NJ Transit
for train time tables, etc (In NJ call 1-800-772-2222, out of state call
1-973-762-5100). Call 1-800-631-8405 for Shortline information. Also, see map
overview, map
detail (Mapquest), map detail (Google) and picture) for more details.
Our office is built on the site of the former Hopper Gristmill. When you
stop by, read the historical landmark sign outside the building on Route 202.
