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Van Slyke Castle Ruins
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Ramapo Mountain State Forest
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Chloé Perceval
May 31, 2022
Hiking
The Van Slyke Castle was a mansion built in the 20th century by stockbroker William Porter. It was meant to look like a castle, hence the name.
Katharina
October 7, 2022
Hiking
Nice ruin, the way up is also cool to walk, a real trail. Unfortunately, the walls below are all sprayed. What a pity!
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