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| Ramapo
Mountain
State Forest
Location:
Bergen and Passaic Counties
Mailing Address:
c/o Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood, NJ 07456-1799
(973) 962-7031
GPS Coordinates
DMS 41° 01’ 58.10” N 74° 15' 06.57" W
Size: 4,268
acres
Fees: No entrance
fee.
Link to the Related
Fees page
 Directions:
Take Route 287 to exit 57, follow Skyline Drive
to parking lot on the left
Facilities & Activities:
- Trails
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Canoeing
- Birdwatching
- Cannonball Trail Footbridge
- Winter sports:
ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Trails:
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
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This hilly forest
is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy
miles of challenging trails. Many trails offer a view of the
New York City skyline. Birdwatchers are attracted to the forest
for its ponds, streams and marshes that provide the perfect
habitat for bird and other wildlife species. The forest borders
the Ramapo Mountain Reservation, which is part of the Bergen
County Park System.
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program you can help us keep your parks clean
and beautiful by carrying out the trash you carry in. Bags are provided
throughout the site. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
| Ramapo Lake Natural Area (1,417
acres) |
This natural area offers spectacular views
from numerous rock outcroppings and ledges and rewards those
who accept the challenge of the winding hiking trails and
rocky terrain that comprise most of the site. A 120-acre clearwater
mountain lake provides an excellent spot for fishing and birdwatching.
There is no swimming permitted in this lake. The area is open
every day from 8 am to 8 pm.
An system of marked hiking and multi use
trails are available for the public to explore. These trails
offer visitors opportunities to hike interior woodlands and
rocky vistas.
The multi use trails are suitable for hiking, mountain biking,
and cross country skiing. Please obey all designated uses
of the trails, posted at the trail heads and trail crossings.
For information on mountain biking and volunteer opportunities
please visit the Ramapo
Valley Cycling Club Web site.
Please note that trail difficulty ratings are opinion only.
All trail mileages represent only the portion of the trail
that goes through Ramapo Mountain State Forest, and complete
trail lengths could be longer, therefore a topgraphical trail
map is recommended for navigation of the trails. Maps may
be purchased in the Ringwood
State Park office (973-962-7031) or through the New
York - New Jersey Trail Conference.
| TRAILS: |
LENGTH
(miles) |
RATING |
| Cannonball (Red blazes) |
6.0
miles |
Difficult |
| Castle Point (White blazes) |
1.0 miles |
Difficult |
| Hoeferlin (Yellow
blazes) |
6.0
miles |
Difficult |
| Lake |
4.0 miles |
Easy |
| Lookout (Red blazes) |
1.5
miles |
Difficult |
| MacEvoy (Blue blazes) |
2.5 miles |
Difficult |
| Ringwood-Ramapo (Red
blazes) |
2.5
miles |
Difficult |
| Road to Lake |
1.0 miles |
Difficult |
| Todd (White blazes) |
1.5 miles |
Difficult |
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View the State Park Service areas open to hunting for 2011-2012.
Hunting is permitted in designated areas within the park and is subject to Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations.
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