Welcome back to National Parks and other public lands with T!
Ramapo Valley Reservation is a County Park in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was designated a wilderness area in 1972 with about 700 acres and has since grown to encompass over 4000 acres.
It is a dog-friendly park with a few wide, flat trails and some more challenging ones up to scenic vistas. We are always greeted by the ruins of an old structure when we enter the park, perhaps a far flung outbuilding from the nearby Crocker mansion (recently listed for the mere sum of $39 million.) The park may eventually demolish it since it seems to be used as an after-hours hangout these days.
Ramapo Reservation Posts:
Location: 608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Designation: County Park
Date designated or established: 1972
Date of my visit: 8/9/2019
I really like the way you draw me in. I became enveloped in the setting.
Glad you liked it!
That first pic is spooky😊
Thanks! It can be little spooky there 🙂
Great photo of the fall colors reflecting on the lake with the tree limb pointing the way.
Thanks so much!
That dilapidated hangout would be too spooky for me after hours!
Me too!
I love all of your posts, but I especially love those including photos of your dogs with a nod to places that are dog-friendly!
Thanks Rebecca! I wrote this post up 2 years ago and had forgotten about it until it published this week. Made me tear up because my little dog has since passed away and my favorite outings were always with her.