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Mountain biking trails

Ramapo Lake – Van Slyke Castle Ruins loop from Wanaque

Mountain biking trails

Ramapo Lake – Van Slyke Castle Ruins loop from Wanaque

Hard

3.2

(16)

43

riders

Ramapo Lake – Van Slyke Castle Ruins loop from Wanaque

02:24

27.3km

420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 151 m for 282 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.49 km

Ramapo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Ramapo Lake offers spectacular views over the water and surrounding rock formations. It's also a popular place for anglers and paddlers to get out on the water, although swimming is prohibited.

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8.25 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8.58 km

Ramapo Lake

Lake

4

12.9 km

Van Slyke Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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.

Tip by

5

16.5 km

Wanaque Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fun section of trail, with some great views of the surrounding hills and lakes.

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B

27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

8.97 km

3.01 km

2.16 km

1.81 km

193 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

4.34 km

3.49 km

2.39 km

928 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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