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Passaic County
Ringwood

Shepherd Lake – Shepherd Lake loop from Skylands Manor

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Passaic County
Ringwood

Shepherd Lake – Shepherd Lake loop from Skylands Manor

Moderate

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Shepherd Lake – Shepherd Lake loop from Skylands Manor

03:15

11.2km

280m

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: August 19, 2026

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Ringwood State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

289 m

Shepherd Lake

Highlight • Lake

Shepherd Lake is a beautiful lake in a very scenic setting. There is car parking here, and nearby is some greenspace with benches and some trees, not that many, but …

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2

499 m

Shepherd Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is very popular with fishing enthusiasts. It is a beautiful spot to start (and end) a hike at.

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3

2.14 km

Mount Defiance

Highlight • Summit

Mount Defiance in Ringwood State Park tops out at an elevation of 1,040 as a peak in the Ramapo Mountain Range.

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4

2.35 km

Mount Defiance

Highlight • Summit

5

3.33 km

Glasmere Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Very peaceful pond located in a wooded area. It is a great place to stop for a break to enjoy the tranquility of nature.

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

4.54 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

3.61 km

390 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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