- Information provided by New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry Ramapo Lake Natural Area (1,417 acres) This natural area offers spectacular views from numerous rock outcroppings and ledges and rewards those who accept the challenge of the winding hiking trails and rocky terrain that comprise most of the site. A 120-acre clearwater mountain lake provides an excellent spot for fishing and birdwatching
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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
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While hiking Ramapo Lake?s perimeter, you might see muskrat, which Dutch settlers referred to as the ?rote,? or rat. About the size of a cat, this furry brown mammal makes a roundish house of cattails and grasses in the water and can sometimes be seen prowling around the water?s edge for turtles, fish, and various water plants. For a short period, you?ll be hiking the historic Cannonball Trail, a
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Take the white blazed Todd Trail on the east side of Skyline Drive (trailhead is directly across from parking lot). The trail descends through a rocky forested area and soon meets, then leaves a woods road. Continue on the white trail to a nice overlook with views of the town of Oakland below. Retrace your steps and pick up the yellow blazed trail on your right. The trail will skirt a swampy area
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