Ho-Ho-Kus Brook facts for kids

Ho-Ho-Kus Brook flowing through downtown Ho-Ho-Kus

The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a cool stream in Bergen County, New Jersey. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called the Saddle River. This type of smaller river is called a tributary.

Where the Brook Begins and Flows

The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook starts its journey in a town called Mahwah. As it flows, it helps mark the border between Mahwah and another town, Wyckoff.

Where Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Meets the Saddle River

The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook eventually joins the Saddle River. This meeting point is in an area known as Dunkerhook, which is part of Saddle River County Park. This special spot is where four different Bergen County towns meet:

• Ridgewood
• Paramus
• Glen Rock
• Fair Lawn

Towns Along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook flows through or past several communities in New Jersey. These towns get to enjoy the brook as it winds its way through the area:

• Mahwah
• Franklin Lakes
• Wyckoff
• Allendale
• Waldwick
• Ho-Ho-Kus
• Ridgewood
• Glen Rock