Gear up for your next adventure:

🚁Photography Drones - Capture stunning aerial views of landforms and topography

😴Insulated Sleeping Pads - Compact and warm pads for high-elevation camping

❄️Traction Cleats - Prevent slips on icy trails during winter hikes

🏕️Family Camping Gear - Essentials for group camping trips

🌡️Handheld Weather Meters - Measure wind, temp, and pressure for safe mountain travel

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Ramapo Lake and Van Slyke Castle Loop via MacEvoy Trail Shore Drive Cannonball Trail and Castle Loop Trail in Ramapo Mountain State Forest trails

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Ramapo Lake and Van Slyke Castle Loop via MacEvoy Trail, Shore Drive, Cannonball Trail and Castle Loop Trail in Ramapo Mountain State Forest

United States > New Jersey > Bergen County > Oakland

This loop offers a scenic hike through Ramapo Mountain State Forest, highlighting both historical ruins and natural beauty. Beginning near Ramapo Lake, the trail passes serene lakeside views, eventually ascending to the eerie remains of Van Slyke Castle, with its crumbling stone walls and overgrown vegetation.…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 722 ft • Maximum elevation: 876 ft