Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

View of Ramapo Lake - Photo credit: Daniel Chazin View of Ramapo Lake - Photo credit: Daniel Chazin
41.047512, -74.251392

With elevations ranging from about 200 to 1,100 feet, Ramapo Mountain State Forest has trails with challenging climbs and descents.  Some trails offer views of the New York City skyline as well.

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

A rugged 4,269-acre area, Ramapo Mountain State Forest, with elevations ranging from about 200 to 1,100 feet, is a sanctuary for wildlife. Birders are attracted to the forest for its ponds, streams, marshes and one fairly large lake that provide the perfect habitat for bird and other wildlife species. The Ramapo Mountain State Forest, which includes wild...

Park Acreage:

4269.00 acres

Municipality:

Oakland, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Wanaque

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Contact Information

Web Link:

NJ DEP, Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Phone:

(973) 962-7031

Fees:

None

Dogs in park:

Dogs on leash

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Trip Reports

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June 01, 2022
5
Tamarack Loop Trail
Cloudy day with rain expected. Was on the trail by 10 am. Nice easy hike with some interesting sites. We continued onto the Todd Hill Loop (green) and back to purple. Spotted a box turtle, quite a few muddy areas.
November 13, 2013
0
Virtual Tour of Ramapo Mountain State Forest!
Check out a virtual tour of Ramapo Mountain State Forest on NJUrbanForest.com! http://njurbanforest.com/2013/11/13/hiking-ramapo-mountain-state-forest/ Plenty of Pictures!!
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