Ringwood State Park
Passaic Co.,
New Jersey
Hiking Trails:
Hewitt Connector Trail: White blaze
Manor Trail: Blue blaze
Hasenclever Iron Trail: Yellow blaze
Total Time: 1:30 hour
Estimated Distance: 3.2 Miles
Pros: Historic area
Cons: Missing good views
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/j8ZzkE3Tbwx2TzxS7
I've been to Ringwood State Park many times. This hike is in a historic area at the former Ringwood Manor property. I parked at the trailhead of the Hewitt Connector Trail and took the trail up the mountain and then down. I then took the Manor Trail crossing several busy brooks, to the Hasenclever Iron Trail parallel to the brook. I then walked along past Sally's Pond and then to the Ringwood Manor. I explored the outside and gardens of this historical mansion, and then walked along the gardens and grounds back to my car, taking a short detour to the bridge at Ringwood Brook.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Hewitt Connector Trailhead |
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| Ascending the Mountain |
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| Manor Trail Brook Crossing |
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| Trail Intersection |
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| Sally's Pond |
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| Hasenclever Iron Mine Information Plaque |
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| Sally's Pond |
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| Ringwood Manor |
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| Ringwood Manor Artifacts, Including the Historic Iron Chain |
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| Ringwood Brook Crossing |
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| Don't Cross this Bridge! |
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