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Ramapo River – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Ramapo River – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Ramapo River – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

02:46

9.70km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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287 m

Ramapo River

Highlight • River

Great view of the Ramapo River from the crossing on the Vista Loop Trail. The river is a tributary of the Pompton River and at this point, is a calm, …

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1.48 km

Hawk Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hawk Rock offers panoramic views of the Ramapo Valley Reservation's northern section. Lake Henry can be seen below, while the Ramapo River is harder to discern beyond the trees. During …

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1.68 km

Cactus Ledge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take in spectacular sights from Cactus Ledge, where the NYC skyline is visible on clear days. More immediately, gaze out over the serene Scarlett Oak Pond nestled below this beautiful …

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3.03 km

View of Manhattan Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.78 km

MacMillan Reservoir

Lake

4.83 km

MacMillan Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Spanning about 250 feet long and rising 20 feet tall, this low-flowing dam is constructed of concrete faced with stone. Only a thin veil of water typically trickles over the …

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4.99 km

MacMillan Brook

Highlight • River

The stream flows into the Ramapo River

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6.19 km

Scarlet Oak Pond

Highlight • Lake

A popular lake for anglers in the Ramapo Valley County Reservation.

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7.85 km

Bridge crossing

Highlight • Bridge

The trail crosses over the Ramapo River via a bridge as it flows through Lake Henry, keeping the path connected and providing scenic views of the waterway.

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9.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

2.96 km

801 m

175 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.39 km

1.48 km

966 m

350 m

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

15°C

33 %

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Ramapo River – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo River

Hawk Rock Viewpoint

Cactus Ledge Viewpoint

View of Manhattan Skyline

MacMillan Reservoir Dam

MacMillan Brook

Scarlet Oak Pond

Bridge crossing

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