Located just 40 miles northeast of New York City, and a few miles west of Suffern, New York, Ringwood, NJ is well known for its lakes, parks and forest trails. Nestled in the Ramapo Mountains, the townships in Ringwood include West Milford and Mahwah. Also referred to as "the Highlands" by locals, the Borough is rich with history and gorgeous mountain views. General Washington visited Ringwood on several occasions and later suggested it be included in a natural preserve which is primarily maintained by one of the oldest families of Ringwood, the Hewitts.