Ringwood State Park
Passaic Co.,
New Jersey
Hiking Trails:
Ringwood-Ramapo Trail: Red blaze
Orange Trail: Orange blaze
Mountain Bike Trail: Unblazed
Skyland Trail: Blue blaze
Total Time: 1:45 hour
Estimated Distance: 3.9 Miles
Pros: Scenic area
Cons: Bikers on the trails, view is overgrown
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult
Google Maps of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/SxMfPmKv9mvk6ode8
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Map of the Route |
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Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park |
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Start of the Trailhead next to Shepherd Lake |
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Bike Trail Alongside the Talus |
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Bog Atop Mount Defiance |
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Mt. Defiance |
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Me on the Shepherd Lake Boat Dock |
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