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Loop Hike in Ramapo Valley County Reservation

  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,736 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,093 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,736 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 515 ft
  • Moving time: 4 h 37 m
  • Moving speed: 2.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.5 mph
  • Total time: 5 h 26 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,736 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,093 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,736 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 515 ft
  • Moving time: 4 h 37 m
  • Moving speed: 2.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.5 mph
  • Total time: 5 h 26 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

About this trail

Name: Loop Hike in Ramapo Valley County Reservation trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Tamarack Loop Trail, Oakland, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07436, United States (41.04794 -74.25154)

End: Skyline Drive, Oakland, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07436, United States (41.04804 -74.25167)

Coordinates: 41.04401 -74.25487 41.09410 -74.22482

Topography: Bergen County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🗺️NatGeo Topo Maps - High-quality waterproof printed topographic maps of US Parks
🧴Hand Sanitizer - Keep hands clean while hiking
🌧️Backpack Rain Cover - Keep gear dry in wet weather
👟Trail Running Shoes - Lightweight shoes for trail runners
🧢Outdoor Hiking Hat - Sun protection hat for outdoor explorers

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