AFW Hike: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Friday 3/29/2024
6.5 miles, various trails, some hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie
Hike: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Friday 3/29/2024
6.5 miles, various trails, some hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie
Location/Directions:
Ramapo Reservation - Ramapo Valley Road Parking Lot, Mahwah, NJ
From South and North: Route 17 to Route 202 exit. Travel towards Mahwah/Oakland on Route 202 ( aka Ramapo Valley Road). Continue on Route 202 past Ramapo College. Parking Lot Entrance is between 2 stone pillars on the right side after Darlington Road.
From West: I-287 North to Exit 58 – Oakland. Turn left at light at end of exit ramp towards Oakland and Route 202 North. Left at next light onto 202 North (aka Ramapo Valley Road). Drive towards Mahwah. Continue on Route 202 for about 5 miles. Parking Lot for Ramapo Valley Reservation is on the left between 2 stone pillars but you cannot turn left here. Proceed past entrance and turn around at Darlington Ave – about 450 feet past park entrance on your right. There is a church parking lot on Darlington Ave. that allows you to make a safe U-turn. (If you pass Ramapo College on Route 202 you’ve gone too far.)