Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Mailing Address c/o Ringwood State Park 1304 Sloatsburg Rd., Ringwood, NJ 07456-1799
(973) 962-7031

4,161 acres

Directions
Take Route 287 to exit 57, follow Skyline Drive to parking lot on the left

Facilities & Activities
Canoeing
Bird watching
Fishing, hunting
Cannonball
Footbridge
Rotten Pond
Winter sports: ice fishing, cross- country skiing

Trails
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking

This hilly forest is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of challenging trails. Many trails offer a view of the New York City skyline. Birdwatchers are attracted to the forest for its ponds, streams and marshes that provide the perfect habitat for bird and other wildlife species. The forest borders the Ramapo Mountain Reservation, which is part of the Bergen County Park System.