Van Slyke Castle Hike Map

The hiking trails in ramapo s state forest are not the easiest.

Van slyke castle hike map. If you have a heart condition or any other physical conditions take it easy and rest a lot. For detailed hike directions visit our main ramapo mountains van slyke castle page. The approach from the parking lot on blue macevoy trail is rugged enough to feel like you are hiking and follows a pleasant stream in a cool shady forest arriving at a lake in a little more than a half mile. The chimney of the van slyke castle hiking van slyke castle and water tower ruins.

Includes shorter hikes options too. Built in the early 1900s van slyke castle. Van slyke castle loop is a 2 3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near oakland new jersey that features a lake and is rated as moderate. North of the ruins the trail sees much less foot traffic.

Turn around here for a shorter hike or continue north for a longer loop. Ramapo mountain state forest ramapo valley county reservation bergen and passaic. 7 miles network of trails allows for shorter or longer trips elevation gain. When the white trail ends you will reach the red.

The castle ruins and water tower are marked on the trail map and will guide you. The trail is primarily used for hiking running and nature trips. Majority of the ramapo hiking trails are marked as difficult by the nj state park and forest department. It was built in 1910 and occupied until 1940 when it fell into ruin.