The trail continues over a rise through dense mountain laurel thickets, then descends to briefly join a woods road that crosses a stream at a fireplace. Ringwood is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It is a peninsula, bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, particularly along the extent of the length of New York City on its western edge; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on the southwest by the Delaware Bay and Delaware. Continue ahead on the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, which follows the ridge of Dunderberg Mountain, with several ups and downs. Water - Two quarts per person is recommended in every season. To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. At an altitude of 4,843 feet (1,476 m) above sea level, Bald Knob is the third-highest point in West Virginia and the Allegheny Mountains. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 12,228, reflecting a decrease of 168 (-1.4%) from the 12,396 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 227 (-1.8%) from the 12,623 counted in the 1990 Census. The curved roadbed ends at the opposite end of the uncompleted tunnel, but the trail bears left, crosses a stream and then a woods road, and climbs to another viewpoint, looking south along the river. This article is part of WikiProject New Jersey, an effort to create, expand, and improve New Jersey–related articles to Wikipedia feature-quality standard. The trail now returns to the lower level of the graded railway, which it follows around a curved embankment, with views over the Hudson River. Just before reaching the 1,115-foot summit of Bald Mountain, the trail makes a very sharp right turn. The peak rises to 1,152 feet (351 m). Its forests are part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion. Peaceful, challenging, perfect. In 1986 the property was sold to Trap Rock Industries, who planned … The area features uplifted land, rolling hills and mountains characteristic of North Jersey. New Jersey lies completely within the combined statistical areas of New York City and Philadelphia and was the second-wealthiest U.S. state by median household income as of 2017. For a detailed history of each of these sites, you may wish to consult “Doodletown: Hiking Through History in a Vanished Hamlet on the Hudson,” by Elizabeth “Perk” Stalter, a former resident of the village (this book is available from the Park bookstore). The peak rises to 1,106 feet (337 m). Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. Keep in mind that until you turn around you are (typically) only half-way to completing your hike--you must still get back to where you started from! Firestarter and Matches - In an emergency, you may need to keep yourself or someone else warm until help arrives. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. Trail Improvements in Ringwood State Park, Loop Trails Bring Safer, More Enjoyable Hiking to NJ Parks, Spotting Lanternfly: How to Identify + Report. Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. Soon, the trail will bear left and climb stone steps, and you'll reach a stone-arch tunnel to the left. Choose synthetic shirts, sweaters and/or vests and dress in layers for easy on and off. I also extended the hike to the Timp, making a 10 mile loop. Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging. Trail Conference volunteers maintain trails in this hike. To the right, through the trees, you can see Bald Mountain, which you just climbed! The peak rises to 1,040 feet (317 m). You can see the Hudson River to the right (south), with Bear Mountain and the Bear Mountain Bridge to the left (north). Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public.