Ringwood State Park Conditions

[huffster]

The Stateline trail is highlighted in my screenshot of Trailforks. I believe it is marked orange. The social trail I drew in in black. It is unmarked but easy to find and follow.

 

[Fatcatarlo]

I know you guys said the State Line Trail goes to the border of New Jersey and New York and that there is a social trail across the street from there but does that social trail also have trail blazes? I’m asking because I’ve never been on that trail.

I don't think there r blazes on the social trail but it's a short trail that's quite easy to follow.

 

[Brian Sipler]

Thank you both for that information. The Ringwood State Park trail brochure is misleading because it says the State Line Trail crosses into New York so I’ll let the Ringwood State Park staff know it’s incorrect.

 

[Cannonbill]

It does not. It’s very short, just a connector, no turns on or off. Just entry and exit.

 

[Brian Sipler]

Thank you to everybody for the information, it was very helpful.

 

[serviceguy]

A few trees down on Red (Ringwood/Ramapo) trail. Two small/med size, located between Spruce Place and the High Mountain Brook. Another very large tree further up red and past the switchbacks. That one has been there for over a year and completely blocks the trail. The GPS for that tree is approximately 41.089073, -74.239930.

Taken care of. Trying to catch up. Slowly.

 

[serviceguy]

Taken care of. Trying to catch up. Slowly.

I want to add that that trail wasn't too bad due to the extremely dry general conditions, even though we had some rain on Saturday. Nevertheless, the bottom of the downhill coming from TOS could definitely use some love. @pixychick armoring that swamp would require to file some paperwork with the park or is something that could be executed by some good willing volunteer (whoever that maybe)?

 

[pixychick]

I want to add that that trail wasn't too bad due to the extremely dry general conditions, even though we had some rain on Saturday. Nevertheless, the bottom of the downhill coming from TOS could definitely use some love. @pixychick armoring that swamp would require to file some paperwork with the park or is something that could be executed by some good willing volunteer (whoever that maybe)?

If it is the section on Red by the stream, Some armoring in spots might help, but the stream can not be blocked with rock. There mist be openings to allow water through or over. If trail is not moved, you are fine to repair.

 

[Patrick]

If it is the section on Red by the stream, Some armoring in spots might help, but the stream can not be blocked with rock. There mist be openings to allow water through or over. If trail is not moved, you are fine to repair.

Always wanted to place stones that were 1'x1'x4' about 6" apart perpendicular to a trail so water could flow through, but wheels would hardly notice.... Ie CR white from Neumann's

I've lined ephemeral streams with rock with a 6" gap. Flows when low, overflows when needed. Keeps trail dry most of the time

At CR there is an armoured spot where riders don't ride the rocks and create a mud damn...🤷‍♂️

 

[serviceguy]

If it is the section on Red by the stream, Some armoring in spots might help, but the stream can not be blocked with rock. There mist be openings to allow water through or over. If trail is not moved, you are fine to repair.

How about a wooden bridge/bridges? Would that be pushing it too far?

 

[a.s.]

How about a wooden bridge/bridges? Would that be pushing it too far?

Wood?!? Someone might slip on the wood and then sue the state, county, park, lumber store, nail manufacturer and eventually... you.