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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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Trail profile

  • 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

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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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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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation
🔪Outdoor Multitools - Essential survival tools for gear repair and field use
🧤Tactile Hiking Gloves - Keep hands warm while operating GPS and smartphone screens
🧼Biodegradable Camping Soap - Eco‑friendly soap for outdoor hygiene
🧭Orienteering Set - Complete compass and map reading kit

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