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Norvin Green State Forest
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Norvin Green State Forest
1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, New Jersey 07456-1799
Phone: 973-962-7031
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| The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area, the forest is near Wanaque Reservoir and is home to an extensive trail system built from old logging roads. Several trails link up with public and private facilities, including the Weis Ecology Center and reservoir property. The existing trails, either old forest roads or new trails constructed by volunteers, are perfect for nature walks and other outdoor classroom activities. With hills ranging from 400 to 1,300 feet in elevation, Norvin Green provides the avid hiker with scenic vistas, including the New York skyline, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma. The property is accessible by foot only. |
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Easy for locals
On one spur of the yellow trail great view of new york city. If planning to use red trail it has not been marked or maintainede for a while, very hard to follow, all other trails are well marked
Written by Gerry
5-Aug-2008
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| Arts & Crafts | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself,
or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| A system of marked hiking trails are available for the public to explore. These trails offer visitors opportunities to hike interior woodlands and rocky vistas. There are no multi-use trails available in the park.
Please note that the trail difficulty ratings are opinion only. All trail mileages represent only the portion of the trail that goes through Norvin Green State Forest, and complete trail lengths could be longer, therefore a topgraphical trail map is recommended for navigation of the trails. Maps may be purchased in the Weis Ecology Center or through the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference.
TRAILS: DifficultCaris Hill (Yellow blazes) 1.0 miles DifficultHewitt-Butler (Blue blazes) 5.5 miles DifficultLower (White blazes) 1.5 miles MediumMacopin (White blazes) 1.0 miles EasyMine (Yellow blazes) 1.0 miles DifficultOtter Hole (Green blazes) 1.5 miles MediumPost Brook (White blazes) 1.0 miles MediumTorne (Red blazes) 1.0 miles DifficultWyanokie Circular (Red blazes) 4.0 miles DifficultWyanokie Crest (Yellow blazes) 5.0 miles |
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| Arts/Cultural/Drama | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Glenwood House B&B and Cottage Suites - Deluxe Cottage Suites & Private Rooms. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs for Two, Fireplaces, Candles, CATV, VCRs, CD Players, AC. Full Candlelight Breakfast. 1 hr.15 min. from NYC. | |  | Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com |
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| Area Attractions: |
| Weis Ecology Center
The Weis Ecology Center is administered by the New Jersey Audubon Society and is dedicated to environmental education. Programs focus on the interdependence of plants and animals of the Highlands region of the state. Weis is a residential center that offers recreational opportunities such as hiking and cross-country skiing. |
| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Mastodon Sporting Goods
195 Highland Lakes Rd
Highland Lakes, NJ
(973) 764-0200
| Ramsey Outdoor Store Inc
835 Route 17 North
Ramsey, NJ
(201) 327-8141
| Britt's Bait & Tackle
41 River Rd
Oakland, NJ
(201) 651-0900
| Ramsey Outdoor Store Inc
240 N State Rt 17 # 4
Paramus, NJ
(201) 261-5000
| Eastern Fishing & Outdoor
College Rd
Suffern, NY
(845) 356-6076
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hidden Valley Resort
44 Breakneck Rd
Vernon, NJ
(973) 764-4200
| Resort Club Inc
3 Telemark Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 209-4362
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Park Ridge Marriott
300 Brae Blvd
Park Ridge, NJ
(201) 307-0800
| Minerals Resort & Spa
2 Chamonix Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-2222
| Resort Club at the Great Gorge
State Rt 94
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-8000
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| Take Route 287 to exit 57, follow Skyline Drive to Greenwood Lake Turnpike to West Brook Road to Snake Den Road. Follow signs to Weis Ecology Center. Parking is available at Weis Ecology Center or along Burnt Meadow Road and Glen Wild Road. |
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