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Summary: Catch red on white blazed Ringwood Ramapo trail, cross bridge over stream then cross Sloatsburg Road. Climb a fairly steep section then bear left onto the yellow blazed Cooper Union Trail. Take this downhill until it meets the blue blazed Cupsaw Brook Trail turn rignt onto it. Follow the blue blazes up hill, then down and along an old woods road. It soon joins the red blazed Ringwood Ramapo and follows a stream and crosses a swamp. Just after the swamp and a stream crossing the Ringwood Ramapo splits off to the right. Follow it back to your car. Trailhead: Route 287 to Sklyline Drive exit. Take Skyline drive to end and make right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike. Continue several miles and make right onto Sloatsburg Rd (follow signs for Ringwood State Park). Continue on Sloatsburg Rd, then bear left into Ringwood State Park entrance (fee charged Mem day through Labor day).. Continue past main parking, through picnic area. Make left and there is parking for about 10 cars near the abandoned concession stand. Trailhead is across from parking. (Lat:41.14151 Lon:-74.25017) Trail Guides for Ringwood State Park Cupsaw Brook Loop: New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: NJ Division of Parks and Forestry 973-962-2242 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 43 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Tami on 9/13/2009 Loved this hike and how easy it was to follow Brian's directions - THANKS!! Good short hike, challenging in sections. Enjoyed putting our feet in the stream at the end. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Passaic County Hiking, Passaic County Trails, Passaic County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||