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Scarlet Oak Pond – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Scarlet Oak Pond – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

Moderate

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13,520

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Scarlet Oak Pond – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

04:53

16.8km

430m

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: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Ringwood State Park

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

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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567 m

Scarlet Oak Pond

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

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1.76 km

MacMillan Brook

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The stream flows into the Ramapo River

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1.92 km

MacMillan Reservoir Dam

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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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4.53 km

Bear Swamp Lake

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Bear Swamp Lake is a large lake in Ramapo Mountain State Forest. It is surrounded by woodland, so it is a great spot to find a quiet spot next to the water to enjoy a picnic.

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5.73 km

Ilgenstein Rock

Viewpoint

14.9 km

Hawk Rock Viewpoint

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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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15.1 km

Cactus Ledge Viewpoint

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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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16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.14 km

Surfaces

9.78 km

4.10 km

1.86 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

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Scarlet Oak Pond – MacMillan Reservoir Dam loop from Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo River

Scarlet Oak Pond

MacMillan Brook

MacMillan Reservoir Dam

Bear Swamp Lake

Hawk Rock Viewpoint

Cactus Ledge Viewpoint

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