While visiting the Skyland's Manor over Valentine's Day, we took a beautiful winter hike up the mountain behind, and in particular enjoyed the well managed trails that are maintained by the NY NJ Trail Conference, which we are also members. The weather was crisp and cold and we had an invigorating hike as the temperatures remained in the 30s during... More

Shepherds Lake is a great destination on a sunny day. There are picnic tables and BBQs, and it wasn't busy in the day we went, although it wasn't at the height of the summer. We tried to walk around the lake, but the path is restricted to the north where it enters New York state, so you can only go... More

since its nearly my back yard I go so i go there often . Great place to go for a hike a walk and enjoy the great outdoors. Its well maintained gardens are done mostly by volunteers. they have many events held in the park thru out the year. do not miss a chance to go. ShepardLlake is nice for... More

Quiet and pieceful feeling with all that nature is surrounding you with.Also has history to be learned about, strolling through the beautiful mountains of Ringwood removes stress by walking through the park taking in many sights .

Located in northern New Jersey near the New York State border, RINGWOOD MANOR is a 50 plus room mansion featuring a variety of architectural styles that reflect the Victorian Period. Construction began in 1807. When completed, the home evidenced 24 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms, 28 bedrooms; and to shed some light on the enormity of this building, features 250 windows. Ringwood... More

My cousin took me to see the Ringwood Manor on a recent visit to New Jersey. The park has many many structures and sites of historical significance, including the huge links that were part of a chain was used during the Revolutionary War across the Hudson River. There was also a nice art show in one of the buildings. There... More

Wonderful daytrip to take with your significant other, or to bring the kids. Definitely also stroll around the Skylands Botanical Gardens, which are even more gorgeous.

Bring picnic table covers as they are old and moldy. But other then that great place

If you are interested in history this is a place to visit for you. The ringwood area was key to the development of the iron ore industry during and after the Revolutionary War. In fact the iron chain that crosses the Hudson River near West Point was made in the iron ore factories in Ringwood. The present manor was built... More