Gear up for your next adventure:

❄️Traction Ice Cleats - Slip-on spikes for icy trails and winter hiking

🧣Merino Neck Gaiter - Protects against wind, sun, and cold at high altitudes

🔦UV Flashlight - Detect minerals or specific insects in the dark

🔋Solar Power Bank - Keep your GPS and devices charged during long outdoor trips

🛌Insulated Sleeping Pad - Critical thermal barrier between you and the cold ground

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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: 9.0 Km • Elevation gain: 220 m • Maximum elevation: 267 m