Bergen County,
New Jersey
Trails:
Todd Trail: White blaze
Yellow Trail: Yellow blaze
Total Time: 1:10 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.1 Miles
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Level of Recommendation: Recommended for a short hike
Points Of Interest: Viewpoint and tranquil pond
Hiking Partner:
Rachel Friedman
Ramapo Mountain State Forest,
Bergen County,
New Jersey
Trails:
Todd Trail: White blaze
Yellow Trail: Yellow blaze
Total Time: 1:10 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.1 Miles
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Level of Recommendation: Recommended for a short hike
Points Of Interest: Viewpoint and tranquil pond
Hiking Partner:
Rachel Friedman
Google Maps of Parking:
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This trail is in a busy hiking area in the Ramapo Mountains of New Jersey. Though the parking area was full being a nice Sunday, the trail was very quiet. I parked on Skyline Drive near the top of the mountain, and took the Todd Trail slightly down the mountain along to the viewpoint. This viewpoint overlooks Oakland and the suburban sprawl further east. From the lookout headed back and then veered off on the Yellow Trail to Todd Lake. Todd Lake is a small yet very tranquil pond in the woods. It is full of Lily Pads and had more tadpoles in it than I have every seen before. After stopping at the pond we turned around and went back to the Todd Trail and headed back to our car.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Approaching the Lookout on the Todd Trail |
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| Lookout on the Todd Trail. Facing East. |
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| Todd Lake |
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