Indian Rock Trail

Indian Rock Trail is a short, easy hike in Ramapo Mountain State Forest in New Jersey, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is 0.88 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 277 feet, and it rises from about 206 feet to about 530 feet. The steepest stretch comes at 0.7 miles in, with a grade of about 44 percent. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Wanaque Raymond Dam show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. That station sits roughly 285 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the summit run cooler. The trail makes an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding network. Ramapo Lake Loop and the Legrande - Lake Connector Trail both start about 0.3 miles away, and Pool Hollow Trail is about 0.4 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Wanaque River about 1.3 miles away.