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Ramapo Mountain State Forest

This long route takes in Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke Castle ruins, plus views of the surrounding area and of NYC.

Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.

Hike to Van Slyke Castle while maximizing the viewpoints in Ramapo Mountain State Forest.

A long, pleasant wander through Wawayanda State Park on many of the park’s trails, with several stops along Wawayanda Lake.

Easy hike through a former golf course being reclaimed by nature.

Short out-and-back hike through a pretty forest along Allamuchy Pond.

Hike sugar sand trails around cranberry bogs in the heart of Jersey’s pine barrens.

Rocky hike that quickly arrives at a panorama over the surrounding hills, valleys, and farmland and returns along a stream.

Rugged hike with some views of beautiful Round Valley Reservoir.

Hike a mix of pine trees and deciduous forest, past the Metedeconk and Manasquan Rivers, and a lake.

Easy loop through pine and deciduous forest, briefly following along the Manasquan River.

Hike rolling forested terrain around the edge of fields and an old farmstead.

Long hike through the northern section of Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North, on the Waterloo Trail.

A long route on mostly woods roads to a fire tower, or take it easy with short trails, picnic tables and playgrounds.

Hiking the Beaver Brook trail to Lost Lake, where there is a beaver lodge and dam.