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Ramapo Valley County Reservation Loop Hike: Scarlet Oak Pond, Bald Mountain, Bear Swamp Lake, MacMillan Reservoir

Description:

  • Distance: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,719 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,152 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,722 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 230 ft
  • Moving time: 4 h 24 m
  • Moving speed: 2.7 mph
  • Maximum speed: 10.6 mph
  • Total time: 5 h 7 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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About this trail

Name: Ramapo Valley County Reservation Loop Hike: Scarlet Oak Pond, Bald Mountain, Bear Swamp Lake, MacMillan Reservoir trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Vista Spur Trail, Darlington, Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07430, United States (41.07778 -74.18670)

End: Vista Spur Trail, Darlington, Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07430, United States (41.07774 -74.18709)

Coordinates: 41.07770 -74.22086 41.12148 -74.18670

Topography: Bergen County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Vista Loop Trail via Scarlet Oak Pond, Hawk Rock, Cactus Ledge, Ridge Overlook, MacMillan Reservoir and MacMillan Brook Falls in Ramapo Valley County Reservation

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This loop provides a scenic hike with varied landscapes, beginning along the serene shores of Scarlet Oak Pond and climbing to viewpoints like Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge, where sweeping views extend across Bergen County and, on clear days, toward the New York City skyline. This trail is highlighted by its…

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Distance: 7.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,148 ft • Maximum elevation: 883 ft

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