Norvin Green State Forest
Norvin Green State Forest is a 5,416 acres (21.92 km2) state forest in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, United States, near the Wanaque Reservoir. It is part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.[2] The forest is accessible by foot only; it is part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area and contains an extensive trail system built on old logging roads, several of which connect with trails in The New Weis Center and reservoir property. The trails climb hills up to 1,300 feet (400 m) and provide views of the Manhattan skyline, the Wanaque Reservoir, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
Posts Brook in Norvin Green State Forest
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 View of Wyanokie High Point from Carris Hill in Norvin Green State Forest. | |
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| Location | Passaic County |
| Coordinates | 41°4′8.00″N 74°19′32.37″W[1] |
| Area | 5,416-acre (21.92 km2) |
| Opened | 1946 |
| Operated by | New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry |
| Website | Official website  |
References
- http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/norvin.html
- Olson, D. M, E. Dinerstein; et al. (2001). "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World: A New Map of Life on Earth". BioScience. 51 (11): 933–938. doi:10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[0933:TEOTWA]2.0.CO;2. Archived from the original on 2011-10-14.
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External links
Media related to Norvin Green State Forest at Wikimedia Commons
- The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation
- North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
- Snake Den Road, Local community web site.
- NY-NJTC: Norvin Green State Forest Trail Details and Info
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