Up the creek to Ramapo Lake without a paddle Multi-Cache
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Up the creek to Ramapo Lake without a paddle
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This multi takes you up the creek to Ramapo Lake and you do not
need a paddle. No need to move anything at any of the stages. First
stage is a small magnetic key holder hidden under a boulder. Second
stage is a round white object in a chunck of bedrock.. The cache is
in a nice sized tuperware container. the "DANGER" warning is
applicable when the river is in flood. Do not attempt to cross the
river at that time. Cache previously called:
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This muti-stage cache starts at a
parking lot that is currently a lesser used geocaching staging area
in the Ramapo reservation. The access to Ramapo Lake from this
location is of the "unpaved" marked trail type. As opposed to the
"paved driveway" type further north. Not that there is anything
wrong with that. The multi will lead you up the blue trail and into
a hilly forest that 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.
| 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 clear water mountain lake
provides an excellent spot for fishing and birdwatching. There is
no swimming permitted in this lake. The area is open every day from
8 am to 8 pm.
An system of marked hiking and multi use trails
are available for the public to explore. These trails offer
visitors opportunities to hike interior woodlands and rocky
vistas.
The multi use trails are suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and
cross country skiing. Please obey all designated uses of the
trails, posted at the trail heads and trail crossings. For
information on mountain biking and volunteer opportunities please
visit the Ramapo
Valley Cycling Club Web site.
Please note that trail difficulty ratings are opinion only. All
trail mileages represent only the portion of the trail that goes
through Ramapo Mountain State Forest, and complete trail lengths
could be longer, therefore a topographical trail map is recommended
for navigation of the trails. Maps may be purchased in the Ringwood
State Park office (973-962-7031) or through the New York - New Jersey
Trail Conference.
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TRAILS:
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LENGTH
(miles)
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RATING
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| Cannonball (Red blazes) |
6.0 miles
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Difficult
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| Castle Point (White blazes) |
1.0 miles
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Difficult
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| Hoeferlin (Yellow
blazes) |
6.0 miles
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Difficult
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| Lake |
4.0 miles
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Easy
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| Lookout (Red blazes) |
1.5 miles
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Difficult
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| MacEvoy (Blue blazes) |
2.5 miles
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Difficult
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| Ringwood-Ramapo (Red
blazes) |
2.5 miles
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Difficult
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| Road to Lake |
1.0 miles
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Difficult
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| Todd (White blazes) |
1.5 miles
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Difficult
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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